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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/06/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA June 12, 1973 Held Tuesday A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Mmnager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1973 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - In a report to the Council, Director of CONSIDERATION OF THE Public Works Cole explained that in order VACATION OF A PORTION to complete the conditions for approval OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY of the tentative map of Rancho Rios Sub- FOR OTAY VALLEY ROAD division, Unit No. 2, in relation to the improvements on Otay Valley Road, it will be necessary to vacate a portion of Otay Valley Road at Main Street. He added that the proposed vacation amounts to 1,463 square feet; the developer dedicated 12,969 square feet of right-of-way along Main Street on the subdivision map to accommodate the required improvements. The Council, on May 22, established June 12, 1973 as the date for a public hearing on this proposed vacation. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Public hearing closed ~]ereheing no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6885 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of ORDERING THE VACATION the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC passed and adopted by the following vote, RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR OTAY to-wit: VALLEY ROAD AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1468 - On September 12, 1972 the City Council asked AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. that a revision to the Ordinance be brought 1335 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, back changing the appointment time of all ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 1.602(C) members to serve from the first of October, AND 1.602(E) RELATING TO TERM of each Fear instead of from June, as OF OFFICE FOR YOUTH CO~4qISSION - presently Written. FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It ~aa moved h7 Councilman Scott that this first reading ordinance he placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous-con~ent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1469 - This ordinance would amend Schedule X of ESTABLISHING A PRIMA the Traffic Code to decrease the speed FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF limit on Telegraph Canyon Road as follows: 45 MILES PER HOUR ON TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Beginning at Ending at Speed Limit AND 55 MILES PER HOUR ON TELEGRAPH CANYON Halecrest Avenue A point 2,458 45 MPH ROAD - FIRST READING feet east of Crest Drive A point 2,488 Otay Lakes SS MPH feet east of Road Crest Drive Director of Public Works Cole reported that there has b~en:no increase in traffic acci- dents and the speed limits, set in September 1972, have proven to be satisfactory. The Safety Commission approved this at its regular meeting of May 23, 1973. 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 unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6886 - The necessary grant of easement for a new ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT storm drain constructed from Madison Avenue FROM MITCHELL ANGUS, to an existing private 36" R.C.P. storm PEGGY ANN ANGUS',, FRANK M. drain within the Vista Square Shopping GOLDBERG AND HOME FEDERAL Center has been executed by the owners and SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION has been submitted to the Council for FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES AT~ acceptance. S42 BROADWAY 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: N~ne Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6887 - Pacific Engineers, the contractor, has re- EXTENDING TIME ON THE quested a twenty-day extension of time to CONTRACT FOR THE HALECREST complete their contract based upon additional PARK AND HILLTOP-TELEGRAPH time required for the construction of a re- CANYON PARK taining wall not covered in the original contract and delays caused by relocation of utilities and work being performed by City forces. Director of Public Nork~ Cole recommended approval of th~ae~ten%ionwhi~h would change th~ Contract co~le.t!on date to July 3, 1973. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6888 On July 27, 1971 the Council accepted a ACCEPTING, DEDICATING report from the Director of Public Works ~n AND NAMING CERTAIN REAL a method of improving the sight distance at PROPERTY IN SAID CITY the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue and FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY H Street. This report recommended the PURPOSES LOCATED ON "H" removal of the existing screen block wall, STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE landscaping, lowering of the existing high EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR texture block wall to a height of three RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARANCE feet and replacement of landscaping. In this report, Director Cole stated the work would be done at City's expense by City forces in exchange for Zhe necessary right- of-way to construct a thirty-foot radius curb return at some time in the future when new traffic signals are installed. In a recent report to the Council, Mr. Cole explained that the proposal, as outlined above, has been accepted by the property owner and included is the reconstruction of a directory sign board beyond the area for safe intersection sight distance in exchange for the necessary right-of-way. He has recommended the City accept the grant deed, dedicate and name the property as H Street and authorize the expenditure of $850 from Gas Tax Fund 2106 Unexpended Reserve to perform the work contained in the proposal. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hy~e, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6889 - Director of Finance Grant reported that APPROVING THE DECLARATIONS recipients of Open Space Grants are required OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, to record a restriction on the deed or land AND RESTRICTIONS FOR OTAY records so that the property's ownership AND LARKHAVEN PARK SITES cannot be transferred without the prior approval of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Once the deed restriction has been recorded, the City of Chula Vista will be eligible to recoup $72,079.82. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6890 - The Cit h~5 a for!aal contract agreement with APPROVING COST SERVICE th~ f~r~ of Gri~f~hagen~K~0eger, !nc. to CONTRACT AGREEMENT prov~d~ ~r¥icea ~ tke ~rem~ of cla~sifi- BETWEEN THE CITY OF cation plan development, test construction CHULA VISTA AND THE and resource docLmlentat~on. The Testing STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Service~ Division Of this company is termin- ating its operation5 effective 3uly 1, 1~73. Therefore, Cooperative Personnel Services, a div~aion of the State Personnel Board, has been contacted in order that they may provide the necessary assistance to the City. No additional funding is required for this contract, Budget allocations for fiscal year 1973-74 encompass projected testing services. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdhhl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6891 - The City retained the services of a certi- PROVIDING FOR THE lied shorthand reporter for the hearings SPECIAL APPROPRIATION concerning Sports World. The costs for OF FUNDS TO COVER reporting the meetings of May 8 and May 16 . SERVICES OF SHORTHAND 1973 total $333. This resolution ap- REPORTER propriates this amount from the unappro- priated surplus of the General Fund. R~solution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION APPROVING City Manager Thomson stated that this agree- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ment calls for the current level of service. CITY OF CHULA VISTA The total City contribution is $781, the bal- AND SAN DIEGO TRANSIT ance of which is to secured from the City's CORPORATION FOR BUS share of Senate Bill 325 funds. SERVICE' Council discussion Councilman Hobel questioned several elements of the proposal. Discussion followed with the City Uanager explaining portions of the agreement. Set for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this agreement between San Diego Tran- sit Corporation and the grant for Aztec Bus Lines be scheduled for a Council Conference on Wednesday, June 13, 1973 at 3:30 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 6892 - This appeal was gmanted and:continued from GRANTING THE APPEAL OF the meeting of June 5, 1973 in order that ROY F. ADAMS FROM THE a resolution could be prepared with the CHULA VISTA PLANNING CO~qISSION conditions of approval. DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A HALFWAY HOUSE AT 380 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived hy unanimous consent, passed and adopted hy the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None PRESENTATIDN ON CITY At the meeting of May 8, 1973 the Council ORDINANCE NO. 1305 considered the request of Attorney AS IT RELATES TO John 8. K~ngston to make a presentation CARD ROOMS at a subsequent meeting regarding Ordinance No. 1305 as it refers to the operation of card rooms and particularly the provision which calls for phasing out of existing licenses within a seven-year period of time. John B. Kingston Mr. Kingston reviewed the past history of 535 K Street card rooms in this city. He stated he is representing the owners of the Village Card Room, 429 Broadway, and submitted a render- ing of a new proposed facility which they will construct at a cost of $200,000. Mr. Kingston testified that there have been no problems with this type of operation, and reviewed the criminal complaints which he s~ated were minor. Mr. Kingston noted that the owner of the card room has been in the business for ten years and spoke against the phasing out of the operation. The following alternatives were offered: 1. Get rid of any maximum on the longevity of the licenses. 2. A ten-year elongation from this point on plus, additionally, removing some of the problems with reference to transferability. 5. Put this on,a formula basis - issue one license for each 3,500 people. This would cause no problems now or for a long time to come. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. REQUEST OF YOUTH CO~ISSION On February 24, 1972 a recommendation was FOR CHANGES IN ORDINANCE forwarded to the Council from the Youth NO. 911 ( DANCE ORDINANCE ) Commission for suggested changes to City Dance Ordinance No. 911. The Council re- ferred these recommendations to staff and to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Section 11.71 - Parks and Recreation Commis- sion recommended "no change." Youth Commis- sion recommended it read: "There shall be no dress restrictions other than those already provided by established health and decency codes. Sufficient adult supervi- sion shall be provided at all youth dances to insure that accepted standards of social conduct are followed." - 5 - Section I1~74 - Parks and Recreation Commis- silbn reco~nended "no change,u Youth Conunis- sion recommended UforSiddfng the mixing of 'senior' and 'Junior' youth at dances should be deleted." SectiOn lli7S ~ Parks and Recreation Commis- sion~re~om~nded "no change." Youth Commission recommended that "prohibiting participants to leave a dance and come back should be deleted.~' Section 11.62(f), (1) and (2) ~ Parks and R~¢reation C°m~is§i0n"~ecommended section be amended to read: "'Senior youth' is to be redefined as youth between the ages of fifteen through nineteen, and 'junior youth' is to be redefined as youth between the ages of thirteen through sixteen." Youth Commission recommended "separating 'senior' and 'junior' youth should be deleted, and all reference throughout the rest of the Ordinance to separate 'senior youth' and 'junior youth' dances should be changed to 'youth dances.'" Referred to staff and It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Human Relations Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be ~eferred to staff and the Human Relations Commission for input. REPORT ON PAR~S AND The City Council, at its meeting of May 15, RECREATION CO~ISSION 1973, referred a request to fence Hilltop- REGARDING FENCING AT Telegraph Canyon Park to the Parks and HILLTOP-TELEGRAPH Recreation Commission. The Commission's CANYON PARK recommendation was that a suitable fence be erected at the City's expense. City Manager Thomson recommended that the costs of the fencing be on a fifty-fifty basis, as originally indicated by the Council. Director of Parks and Recreation Director of Parks and Recreation Hall disnussed the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in which testimony was heard from several adjacent property owners. Mr. Hall reiterated bls recommenda- tion that the Council consider installing a fence in this area on a mutual sharing basis with the property owners. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton noted that the park has not been open to public use, and wondered if the Council was reacting to a situation where a demonstrated need has not been determined. Letter read City Clerk Fulasz read a letter from Dr. Art Robbins, pastor, Otay Baptist Church, in support of installing a fence. Motion for fence It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the portion of the Parks and Recreation Commission's recom- mendation which calls for the construction of an appropriate fence around Hilltop- Telegraph Canyon Park be approved. Councilman Hyde explained that this is for the whole area, but not along First Avenue. - 6 - Discussion of motion Mr. E~ge~ne Otto~ 83 Millan Court, discussed the need for a fence and pr~ented a dia- gram of th~ park area, He charged that vanaalism was prevalent in the park area and the o~rner~ needed the fence to protect their properties. Motion carried ~he motion for a fence carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Abse~a{: None Recommendation of Parks It ~as moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded and Recreation Commission by Councilman Hyde that the recommendation accepted ~ the Parks and Recreation Commission be ~ /~ a~cepted regarding the costing of the fence /: ~h~ the City pay for cost of the fence). Discussion In ahswer to Councilman ggdahl's query, Mr. Hall indicated that it would take approxi- mately 3~715 feet of fencing which is about $1.50 to $2.00 a running foot. %he fence would cost about $7,~30. Councilman Hyde asked the Director to bring back some alternatives as to the types of fencing to be installed. Councilmen Bgdahl and Scott spoke against the motion. Councilman Scott commenting that a park is generally considered an asset and not a liability and felt that it would greatly benefit the adjacent property owners. He suggested the property owners deed their banks to the City and the City would then be obligated to take care of this area. Motion fails The motion for the City to pay for the in- stallation of the fence failed by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Hamilton, Egdahl, Scott Absent: None Motion for a S0/S0 cost basis It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the fence be in- stalled on a S0/S0 cost basis. Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl questioned how the City would arrive at a decision to state the need for a fence and then to assess the property owners for one-half of the cost. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg explained that if the City wants the fence and the property o~¢ners refuse to pay for it, the City will pay for it. If, on the other hand, the property owners want the fence, they will have to combine their efforts and come up with tho 50% share of their cost. There is no assessment district involved. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, " to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hmmilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:S7 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF REVISING At Jig meeting of June S~ 1973 the Council CONSTRUCTION TAX ORDINANCE considered thi,~ matter as it relates to the Chula Vista I~n~ The Council directed that the item be brough~ back for further consideration. Director of Planning Peterson Director of Planning Peterson stated that he received a report from Mrs. Jeanne Campbell listing seven residential hotels in this country and the statistics regarding their occupancies. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton spoke of having some adjust- ment in the tax. Councilman Hyde discussed the purpose of the construction tax ordinance and compared this with mobile homes. Bob Brant Mr. Brant, the owner and operator, explained 28 East Field Drive the origin of this type of facility. It is Rolling Hills, California a place for persons who need help, who are self-sufficient, but not sick enough for a convalescent home. The average stay is for three years, and the cost per month is $231. Council discussion Discussion followed as to the impact these residents will have on the public facilities. Motion for revision to ordinance It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hobel that a revision to the ordinance be brought back: 1. Revising the fee for mobilehomes to bring it more in line with the rest of the ordinance since this does impose a great use of public facilities. 2. Discuss the issue of including resi- dential hotels and motels in the ordinance at a reduced rate below the one-bedroom apartment. Councilman Egdahl clarified his motion to indicate that the staff set the figure for the fees. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Motion for applicant It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded to pay fees by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the applicant pay the fees as required by the ordinance with the understanding that when the proposed revision is returned, if there is a reduction which would affect his development, a rebate be afforded to him. STATUS REPORT ON PROGRESS City Manager Thomson reported that his staff OF REVISED SB 325 GRANT is working with Aztec Bus Lines to revise FOR INTRA-CITY BUS SERVICES the original grant in order to conform with the requirements of the State and Comprehen- sive Planning Organization. This grant ap- plication is due June 14, 1973. He asked that this matter be deferred to the Council Conference scheduled for tomorrow (June 13) at 3:30 p.m. - 8 - Deferred to Council Conference rt Has moved b~ Councilman Egdahl~ seconded hy Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be deferred to the Council Conference scheduled for June 13, 1973. REPORT ON ASSESSMENT DISTRIiCT Director of Public Works Cole submitted a TO UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN report outlining initiating procedures to BONITA VILLAGE establish an a~$essment district in the Bonita Village area. The improvements proposed to be included are the~.under- grounding of overhead utilities, the instal- lation of street lights and those street improvements necessary to complete all street improvements along Bonita Road from Willow Street to Otay Lakes Road. Staff to initiate proceedings It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that staff be directed to initiate proceedings for the establishment of an assessment district in the Bonita Village area. REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE City Attorney Lindberg explained that the PLANNING ORGANIgATION Comprehensive Planning Organization is now REIMBURSEMENT reimbursing its members for attendance at one regular 'and erie board meeting a month for '$S0' a meeting. This money is paid by CPO. The City Charter prohibits any compensation being paid other than prescribed by the Charter, but does provide for reimbursement, by resolution, for ~t-of-pocket expenses to the Councilmen for performing Council work. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by ~¥or Hamilton and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought hack regard- ing reimbursement for CPO meetings. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - City Attorney Lindberg stated he is still SPORTS WORLD investigating this and will have a report to the Council by the end of the week. LEAGUE DINNER Mayor Hamilton ~nnounced that'the next League~:dinn~r WilI beheld on June 21, t973 with the City of Carlgbad as the host city. CHAMBER MEETING Mayor Hamilton reported that the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Com~nerce will be meeting at noon, June 14, 1973 at the Royal Inn. ABSENT FROM MEETING Mayor Hamilton stated he will be attending the Mayors' Conference in San Francisco next week and will be absent from the June 19 meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that an Mxecutive Session be held for personnel reasons at the end of the meeting. - 9 - PLANNED UNiT DEVELOPMENTS Councilman Hyde di.$cu~sed the Brandywine deyelopm~n~ and questioned th~ status of the planned Unit Development ordinance. He ~pecificallF referred to the densities involved, and wondered what criteria would be used for the Brandywine development. Motion not to approve It wa~ moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded further developments by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be directed not to process any further developments in the Brandywine planned communities until the City Council has acted upon the revisions to the Planned Unit Development standards. Discussion of motion City Attorney Lindberg indicated that the Council is not talking about any portion of the development where a tentative map has been submitted, but rather were density assignments have been made in the P-C zone. These matters should hot be deferred for any length of time, ~r; Peterson stated that the Planning Commis- sion will be considering this at its meeting tomorrow night (June 13, 1973). CENTER DIVIDER ON EAST "H" Councilman Egdahl asked when this center STREET EAST OF OTAY LAKES divider will be landscaped. ROAD City Clerk Fulasz remarked that her office received a petition on this and it is scheduled for Council consideration at the meeting of June 19, 1973. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Request from Bonita Dr. Robert R. Faucher, President, requested Business and Professional a reduction in the speed limit on Bonita Division of Chamber of Road to thirty-five miles an hour to Commerce for speed conform with "E" Street, as well as the reduction on Bonita speed limit currently posted for Bonita Road Village. City Manager Thomson reported that the Chief of Police stated the problem area is not within the City, and that the City portions of the road are appropriately ~peed-zoned. Staff will cooperate with the County regarding its approach to this matter. Letter to be sent It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded to County by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the County, along with a copy of this letter, stating that the City would appreciate any cooperation the County can give to this request. County of San Diego's The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolu- request for amendment tion on May 24 in which it resolved to re- to the CPO Joint Powers join the Comprehensive Planning Organization Agreement predicated on San Diego County "having no less voting participation than any other governmental agency in the region." The Board of Supervisors has requested support of this resolution. - 10 - Motion to file It ~as moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that the request be filed. Council discussion Dis-cuss~ion en~ued. Councilman Egdahl felt that thi~ matter s~ould ~e re~olved and sugges.ted the following alternatives: (1) pulling out of CPO; (2) encourage other cltie~ in th~ County to pull out of CPO. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the Council respond to this letter, telling the Board of Super- visors that its request has been considered and that although the Council cannot support the Supervisors' position, the Council hopes the Supervisors will join CPO and work for modification within the organization. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None ORAL CO~UNICATIONS - Speaking in support of a fence were: Regarding fencing of Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Jokn Baker, 50 J Street; Mrs. George Road Park Megele'in, 82 Vallecito Way; Willis H. Dalleth, 47 Millan Court; A. Mandra, 801 Vista Way; Robert Reardon, 43 Millan Court; Eugene Otto, 83 Millan Court; Patrick Mahoney, 53 Millan Court; and Wilbur G. Blink, 23 K Street. All refused to participate on a 50-50 cost basis stating that the City should pay the full cost, based on the following reasons: (1) the size of some of the properties would result in having to install a lengthy fence which they cannot afford; (2) there has been a great increase in traffic through J Place; (3) their ~backyards will become thoroughfares to the park area; (4) a great number of children will be playing on the banks and the Council should consider the safety of these children; (5) moral obligation of the City to pay for the entire fence; (6) protect their properties against vandalism and other happenings in the park~ (7) consider the flood waters through the park area; (8) other parks in the City are fenced; (9) willing to land- scape their side of the fence; (10) the City put the park there, therefore, it is the obligation of the City to pay for the fence; (11) homes in this vicinity are $50,000 and over and parks are constructed for the low-income and underprivileged; the parks are not for their benefit as they do not have time to attend the parks; (12) didn't want the park so can't see why they have to pay for the fence. Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore declared she was amazed at the 1134 Tobias Drive last gentleman's remarks. A park benefits all the people, and is an opportunity for these people to know a lot of young people and to influence them in good ways. - ll - Steve yar~o20ugk Mr~ ya~Qrough qaid ~g w,a~ a ~tudent of 638 Carla Avenue Hilltop High ~chQgl. graduati.ng on Friday. He gi,ll b~ a ~em~er ~ a te4~a this summer going to S~de~, Pinland and Russia to compete on youth ~port team~ - he is currently, the champion pole vaulter in San Diego CountF. The trip will cost $72,000 and they are short $20,000 with only 12 days left before departure. Mr. Yarborough asked for Council's assistance for this track team. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:32 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 12:26 a.m. Motion for Executive It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Compensation Councilm~ Scot~ andunanimo~sly carried that executive s~laries be set ag follows: The Public Works Director, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director, Planning Director, Fire Chief, Building and Housing Director, Personnel Director, City Librarian, Purchasing Agent and City Clerk at a full year net salary increase of 2.8%; on long term disability insurance at 1.5%; and the improved dependents medical insurance at an average of about 1.7% for an average aggregate total of 6.0%. The Police Chief and Parks & Recreation Director: for a full year net salary increase of 4.3%; long term disability insurance at 1.5% and improved dependents medical insurance at an average of about 1.7% for an aggregate total of 7.5%. These are effective on both the long term disability insurance and dependents medical insurance on July 1, 1973. The City Manager: a full year net salary increase of 8.8%; long term disability of 1.5% and improved dependents medical in- surance at an average of about 1.7% making the aggregate total 12.0% - effective July 1, 1973. Councilman Hyde detailed the City Attorney's salary: the Attorney has the option of the 6% package (2.8% pay increase; ~ong term disability 1.S% and dependents insurance at 1.7%) or, at his option, an $80 a month car allowance~ in lieu of the de~dndenfs medical insurance - effective July 1, 1973. Discussion of motion City Manager Thomson noted that the medical coverage cost percentages are averages and will vary according to the salary level. Motion concerning extended It was moved by Councilman Egdahl vacation and secended by Councilman H6bel that a maximum of one week of vacation can be carried over accumulative for two years. Clarification of motion Councilman Hobel clarified the motion to indicate that t~ose employees having three or four weeks vacation on the books can carry over one week. - 12 - Counci,l~an Egdahl %nd%cated that the philoaoph~ b~hind hi,s~ mQtipn wa~ to en- courage the de~partment h~ads to take their vacati.on~ or a major portion of the time they have, ~o that they will be more efficient and effective upon their return. Included in motion Councilman Egdahl included in the motion that this be phased out over a three-year period of time. Motion carries Councilman Hohel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. City Manager to report Council directed the City Manager to bring back a report to the Council as to the specifics of the proposal regarding the limitations on vacation credits and accumu- lations regarding department heads, ALLOW DEFERRED COMPENSATION City Manager Thomson explained the bookkeeping which this would entail and asked that it be integrated into the system. Motion to include It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this be included. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:35 a.m., to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 1973 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the bus issues. City~rk - 13 -