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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/06/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 15, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 7 P.M., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl, Hyde Absent: Mayor Hamilton Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Personnel McCabe The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of June 7 and 8, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COI4MISSIONER Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl introduced Mr. Otis Pemberton, member of the Board of Ethics, as guest cormmissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO CREW Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl presented a plaque OF U.S.S. RACINE to the men from the U.S.S. Racine who, under the con,hand of Cormnander Daniel W. Anderson and Executive Officer Lt. Commander William Bishop, spent nine days (June 1-11, 1971) assisting the Parks and Golf Course Mainten- ance crews in cleaning up and preparing the following park areas for the coming summer: Rohr Park, Memorial Park, General Roca Park, Greg Rogers, Flair Park and the Golf Course. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO CITY Mr. Herbert Lathan, Con~ander, Disabled COUNCIL American Veterans, presented a resolution to the Council recognizing their action taken at the last meeting in retaining the Veterans points. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that thc Council adjourn to Executive Ses- sion for personnel reasons. The Council adjourned at 7:10 and the meet- ing reconvened at 7:23 P.M. PUBLIC REARING - CONSIDERATION OF City Attorney Lindberg explained the purpose ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET OF THE CITY of the meeting -- the total budget. The OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR hearing is primarily concerned with the 1971-72 total amount of dollars and how it will be appropriated. City Manager John Thomson City Manager Thomson explained that the budget for the fiscal year 1971-72 is for $8,925,750. The tax rate is based on $1.52% or a 2%-cent increase, subject to change when the assessed valuation comes in about the third week in August. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Pro Tempore Egdaht opened the public hearing. Peter DeGraaf, President, Mr. DeGraaf stated his Association wished Taxpayers Association to make the following recommendations: 1. The $16,000 budgeted for the Library bond issue election cost should be deleted. If there is a need for the election, it should be combined with a general election and not a special election. 2. The $50,000 for the land acquisition of the Fire training site -- present nego- tiations are going on for a site on the Tidelands. If these negotiations fail, this site can then be combined with the Animal Shelter. 3. One per cent (1%) should be budgeted for delinquent taxes and not two per cent (2%). Two per cent (2%) represents $45,000 as c~mpared to ~10,000 in the current budget. These three items represent 5~¢ reduction on the tax rate and would not jeopardize the efficient operation of the City. Fire training site City Manager Thomson stated this was a carry- over from last year. If negotiations can be worked out for a site on the Tidelands, then this $$0,000 is money not spent and will be returned to the General Fund. Delinquent taxes The 1% instead of 2~ was recormnended by the Director of Finance. The City is dealing with a tight economic situation, and when people have a shortage of funds, the delin- quency factor increases. Election costs The $16,000 budgeted for the Library bond election is a matter of Council policy. Mr. Duryea, 628 East "J" Street Mr. Duryea stated he was concerned with the improvement of the median strip on East "J" Street -- if this was included in this budget, and when it will be improved. City Manager Thomson noted the allocation was in the budget, and his office will check into this matter and contact Mr. Duryea. Ray Watkins, 662 Elsie Way Sgt. Watkins stated he was representing the Police Association. He requested Council support of the Police Educational Incentive Program. The program will be administered by the Chief of Police, and will cost the City approximately $50,000. Sgt. Watkins noted the percentage of other cities that have this program, and discussed the need of initiating it in this City. George Edwards, 10 Helen-Edwards Mr. Edwards spoke of raising his children Road, P. O. Box 1085, Winterhaven, in Chula Vista, and the fine education they California received. He declared that the Chula Vista Police were the finest in the world, and the Council owed it to themselves "to get these Police in the schools". Mr. Edwards supported the Police Educational program. -2- Fred Graves, 91 Suzanne Lane Mr. Graves cited the need for two additional classrooms from the Recreation Center behind Loma Verde School which he stated would pre- vent having to bus the children in this area to another school. City Attorney Lindberg stated this question was not germaine to the issue and suggested Mr. Graves contact the Administrative office. Herb Lathan, 631 Carla Avenue Mr. Lathan, President of the Library Co~it- tee, asked the Council not to delete the $16,000 for the Library bond issue. He also requested that it not be put on with the November election as this ballot will carry a $135,000,000 for State bonds for Junior colleges. Glenn Davis, 1027 Helix Avenue Mr. Davis stated he is representing the Communication Operators in the Chula Vista Police Department. Mr. Davis cited the qualifications and responsibilities of a Dispatcher requesting (1) upgrading and job classification whereby their top 3-year pay is equal to the Patrolman's hiring-in pay; (2) appropriate title commensurate with their duties, and they would request the title of "Police Dispatcher". Howard Gesley, 222 Neptune Street, Mr. Gesley discussed his job title classi- Del Mar fication which is now being recommended to Senior Civil Engineer. He requested that his title "City Engineer" remain the same or that it be changed to '~ssistant City Engineer" as he feels the title change is actually a demotion. Fred Geller, 5609 Barclay, Mr. Geller stated he is the Evidence Tech- San Diego nician for the Police Department. He re- ferred to a letter he sent the Council re- questing a salary increase, and invited the Oouncil to discuss the matter with his Super- visors. D. J. Hayes, 1063 Del Mar Avenue Mr. Hayes declared that the City Council should stay within the budget without rais- ing any taxes. He discussed the proposed salary increases, commenting that anyone earning over $10,000 should not get a salary increases and that the raises should be on an equal basis for all. Mr. Hayes remarked that the $50,000 training site for the Fire Department and the $16,000 Library election cost should be deleted. Otto Hahn, 5555 Overland Drive, Mr. t{ahn stated he is representing the Chula San Diego Vista Employees Association. The Memorandum of Understanding they signed is the bare minimum. He noted two items which he wished to call to the Council's attention: Management to work with the Employee Associ- ation in establishing a training program which will assist in the control of out-of- class assignments; (2) Management will work with Employee Association in establishing a Grievance Procedure as soon as possible. Mr. Hahn also asked for the adoption of a resolution establishing an Employee-Employer policy° -3- Douglas Dungan, 44 East Millan Mr. Dungan stated he is a Public Works Street Inspector. He requested his salary increase be equal to the Inspectors in the Building and Housing Department and Equipment Maint- enance Division which have been recommended to step 25.5. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street Mr. Yeager discussed the tax increases over the past few years, and the proposed tax increase with the adoption of this budget. Mr. Yeager added that no one was allowed to testify or question any of the items during any of the preliminary hearings. City Attorney Lindberg stated that all of the preliminary hearings conducted by the Council were continued public hearings and no attempt was every made to prevent any one from raising any questions pertaining to the budget. Mr. Yeager requested that the Council stay within the budget and keep the tax rate at $1.50. Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl noted that the actual tax rate is set in August. He ex- plained that the Council conducts a hearing every Tuesday evening, and during the "Oral Communications" period, anyone desiring to speak on any subject is welcome to do so. Dan Blackston, 315 Montcalm Street Sgt. Blackston stated he is the Post Advisor of the Chula Vista Police Explorer Post 831, and asked Council reconsideration of their budget request of $290 for firearms. Communications received by For the record, City Clerk Fulasz stated she City Clerk received a letter from Boyd V. Hill, 417 "J" Street, supporting the Police Explorers' request; a letter from James H. Quinn, Attorney, 110 West "C" Street, San Diego, supporting the Police Educational Incentive Program; and a letter from the Parking Place Commission requesting that the amount to be taken out of the Con~ission fund for the ex- pense of policing the Parking District area, be pro-rated by the amount of time spent in the District area by the Police Officer, based on his total salary. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RECESS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a five-minute recess be called after which the Council adjourn to Executive Ses- sion for personnel reasons. The recess was called at 8:50 P.M. and the meeting reconvened after the Executive Ses- sion at 9:15 P.M. Employees' requests Councilman Hyde asked if all of the employee groups and individuals had an opportunity to make their wishes known, prior to this meeting. -4- City Manager Thomson stated that the Manage- ment Negotiating Team has met and discussed the various subjects discussed by the pro- ponents tonight. According to law, the '~eeting and conferring" has taken place. Delinquency rate Mr. Gordon Grant, Director of Fimance, explained that the amount referred to earlier, $10,000 is the amount he expects to collect on delinquent taxes from past years. The current amount, $44,480 is based on 2%. He is basing this on the unemployment factor and tight economic conditions. Library bond election cost Councilman Scott cormmented on the past elec- tion relative to County bonds, none of which passed. He felt that going out on any bond issue this year would be futile, and sug- gested perhaps another means of financing will have to be looked at, such as a sinking fund, going into the reserves, etc. The Council concurred. Motion to delete fund It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the $16,000 fund be deleted from the Library Bond election cost. If, in the future, it looks like the community will respond to Library bonds and the economic situation changes, then this amount can be taken out of the unappropriated reserves. Mr. Grant noted the resolution will be reduced by this amount. Land acquisition cost for Councilman Hobel said he would like to see Fire training site this fund ($50,000) taken out of the general fund and moved over to the Capital Improve- ment Program fund whereby it would then not have any effect on the tax rate. The Council discussed the negotiations being conducted for a future site. Motion to delete fund It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Land Acquisition Fund for the Fire training site ($50,000) be deleted with the notation that they are looking at land sites. Also, the Council will look into the feasi- bility, at that time, of taking this amount out of the Special Capital Outlay fund. Motion to approve Explorers' It was moved by Councilman Scott that the request $290 requested by the Explorer Post be put back into the budget. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Invite Police Reserve Wives to It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the Annual Dinner $500 for this event be reinstated in the budget. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Golf Course revenue Councilman Scott stated he did not favor raising the fee hut would support reducing the golf course fund by $21,670, the "trans- fers-in'' amount. He feels the golf course should be self-supporting and be operated on a break-even point. -5- Motion to cut costs It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Golf Course budget find areas to cut expanses in the amount of $21,670. Director of Finance Grant stated the trans- fer-in amount was $13,560. Councilman Scott stated he would change his motion to indicate that amount; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Golf Course costs Mr. Grant explained that they have been mak- ing the bond payments of $52,000 a year, and operational costs of $80,000 to $90,000 a year, and this year will be the first that the golf course will end up in the black. However, they anticipate that it will take this $13,560 amount of general fund money to keep it in the black with no carry-over. Other costs City Manager Thomson discussed the $8,000 contribution from the golf course fund for the golf course irrigation. Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, commented that the only areas he felt could be reduced would be the 5500 Capital Equipment Account. Green fees The Council discussed raising the fees for the 18-hole game by 25¢, rather than the proposed increase by the Director of Farks and Recreation of 50¢ for 18 holes and 25¢ for 9 holes. Recess It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a 5-minute recess be called. The recess was called at 9:45 P.M. and the meeting re- convened at 9:53 P.M. Motion changed It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the previous motion be amended to state that either through rais- ing the revenue or decreasing the expenses, or a combination thereof~ that $13,560 be taken out~ and this be brought back to the City Council at a later date. City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg eormnented that if they are left with these alternative proposals, they haven't really finalized the appropria- tions in the budget~ and it will have to be brought back next week. The Council discussed ways in which alterna- tives could be proposed and still adopt the budget. City Manager Thomson explained that they need a fixed amount to approve the resolution and pass the budget. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion and Councilman Hobel withdrew his second with the cormnent that the amount be left in the budget and the Council will look at the possi- bility of raising the fees at a later time. RESOLUTION NO. 6085 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Hyde~ the reading of MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERN- the text was waived by unanimous consent, ING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CON- passed and adopted by the following vote, DITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE to-wit: CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION FOR Egdahl FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6086 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CON- the text was waived by unanimous consent, CERNING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND passed and adopted by the following vote, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN to-wit: THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, CHULA VISTA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIA- Egdahl TION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6087 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO RULE II the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND passed and adopted by the following vote, REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE cLASSI- to-wit: FICATION AND COMPENSATION OF AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND AMENDMENTS Egdahl TO CERTAIN OTHER CIVIL SERVICE RULES Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6088 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of ESTABLISHMENT OF WAGES AND OTHER the text was waived by unanimous consent, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT passed and adopted by the following vote, BER~4EEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA to-wit: AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6089 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET the text was waived by unanimous consent, OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR passed and adopted by the following vote, FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Egdaht Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton ORDINANCE NO. 1338 - AMENDING City Attorney Lindberg explained that this ORDINANCE NO. 1185 RELATIVE TO ordinance amends Ordinance No. 1185 in ABANDONED VEHICLES - FIRST READIlqG accordance with recon~nendations of the League of California Cities in order to simplify procedures for abating nuisance created by abandoned or junked vehicles. The basic purpose of the amendment is to eliminate the need for an initial public hearing before the City Council, as auth- orized by recent amendments of the State Vehicle Code. Abandoned vehicles Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl asked what happens to the abandoned vehicles and what becomes of the receipts if sold. City Manager Thomson stated he would check into this and report back on this question. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this 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: -7- AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton ORDINANCE NO. 1339 - AMENDING This revised ordinance streamlines applica- HOTEL-MOTEL TAX ORDINANCE RELATIVE tion of the transient occupancy tax. The TO EXEMPTIONS - FIRST READING primary modification calls for simplification of Section 30.16 dealing with exemptions. As proposed, the sole exemption states, "No tax shall be imposed where the rent is at the rate of four dollars a day or less". Gordon Grant, Director of Finance Mr. Grant indicated there was presently no hotel or motel in the City that h~s a $4.00 rate. This would apply to places such as the Y.MoC.A. if they should ever build in this City. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this 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 Hobel, Egdahl, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6090 - ACCEPTING This resolution is for the purpose of award- BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR lng a bid for sprinkler equipment and supplies IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES for Cook and Loma Verde School playgrounds. FOR COOK AND LOMA VERDE SCHOOL The Purchasing Agent recormuends award to the PLAYGROUNDS low bidder, Pacific Products, Inc., in the amount of $8,026.41 ($7,644.20 plus sales tax of $382.21). 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, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 6091 - ACCEPTING This resolution concerns the bids for the BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR street lighting project on "H" Street from STREET LIGHTING - '~" STREET FROM Third Avenue to Interstate 5. THIRD AVENUE TO INTERSTATE 5 The 1970-71 Gas Tax Program provided $30,000 for this project. It is recommended that this contract be awarded to the low bidder, Perry Electric Company, for $24,640. 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, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton -8- RESOLUTION NO. 6092 - APPROVING This resolution relates to the contract JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH SWEET- entered into by the City and Sweetwater WATER JUNIOR CO~3~GE DISTRICT FOR Junior College District for the construction USE OF SWIMMING POOL AT SOUTHWESTEkN of ~swimming facilities at Southwestern Col- COLLEGE lege, In order that the City may utilize this facility, it is necessary for both parties to enter into a use agreement. Section 6 of the agreement authorizes the President of the College and the City Manager to annually prepare a comprehensive schedule for use of the swin~ning facility, consistent with the provisions of the agreement. 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, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION The Safety Co~nission is recommending the TO ALLEVIATE HAZARDS FOR DRIVERS AT following steps to alleviate the hazards "L" STREET-INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY created by people attempting to correct ACCESS RAMPS actions after crossing the tracks in this area: (1) The solid white line be extended on west side of the track to meet up with center line on northbound traffic of Industrial Boulevard. (2) The arrow directly in front of Colorado Avenue be removed. (3) Install larger caution sign advising people that southbound lane is the right-hand lane. (4) Paint on street surface itself "I-5 South" by Jefferson Avenue in right lane and "I-5 North" in left lane around the area of Jefferson Avenue. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for consideration and a report back to Council° RECOI~MENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION The Safety Con~aission is recormnending that RELATIVE TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL AT the light and island be removed with no BROADWAY, BETWEEN '~" AND "!" replacement by a flashing light since (1) STREETS there are controlled pedestrian crossings at "H" and "I" Streets; (2) the pedestrian count does not warrant installation of a signal; (3) a flashing yellow light is more of a hazard than no light at all. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for consideration and report. ORDINANCE NO. 1336 - APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ANNEXATION OF RANCHO RIOS MAIN ordinance be placed on its second reading STREET ANNEXATION - SECOND READING and that reading of the text be waived by AND ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: -9- AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton ORDINANCE NO. 1337 - APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ANNEXATION OF EL RANCHO DEL REY, ordinance be placed on its second reading PHASE I ANNEXATION - SECOND and that reading of the text be waived by READING AND ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Mayor Hamilton REPORT ON DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES The Council referred to the report submitted by City Manager Thomson whereby he states that a direction has gone out from his office to all City staff to hereon curtail their activities with non-governmental organizations~ in their official status as City employees, unless such organizations have submitted a written declaration of non- discrimination to the City Clerk. In this way, the burden of declaration rests with the particular organization. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FROM Director of Planning Warren explained that PLANNING DEPARTmeNT REQUESTING the American Housing Guild has made a re- COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW quest that the City consider an exchange of NEGOTIATIONS WITH LAND DEVELOPER property located in the vicinity of East FOR EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY - Palomar Street and Oleander Avenue. He DIRECTOR OF PLANNING submitted a plat noting the property in question. American Housing will be giving the City 7.7 acres of canyon land in ex- change for 6.7 acres presently owned by the City. They have filed a Planned Unit Devel- opment for this area and desire to keep the majority of their development north of Palo- mar Street. Councilman Scott questioned the feasibility of having a park site that meanders and be- comes extremely narrow at one point and un- usable. He felt the economics were dictat- ing more than the feeling of open space. The Council held a discussion on the size of the parcel that would be left, and the major thoroughfares running through the area. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this item be held over until the Council can have a field trip and see the topography and the canyon area, and the possibility of having Palomar re-aligned. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT noting the location of the proposed construc- LAUNCH FACILITY IN TIDELANDS ZONE tion of the boat launch facility. Essentially, - D/RECTOR OF PLANNING the land use has been approved by the master plan adopted by both the City and the Port District. Mr. Warren noted the parking area, landscaping, and pumping station. -10- Architecture discussed The Council discussed the architecture of the proposed facility. Mr. Warren showed slides provided by the Port District showing the type of material to be used. The Planning Cormmission favored a Spanish-type theme. Motion for Spanish architecture It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that approval be given to the Spanish architecture as recommended by the Planning Con~ission. Mr. Warren noted that the Port District is withholding filing plans for a yacht club until a theme is established. Speaking against motion Gouncilman Hyde spoke against the motion, indicating that perhaps they are overdoing the Spanish architecture theme. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion; Coun- cilman Hyde withdrew his second. Motion to accept building It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the building be approved~ as proposed, and that it does not commit the Council to any particular theme. MEETING WITH SAN DIEGO GAS AND Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl announced a meeting ELECTRIC COMi~ANY to take place on June 25, 1971~ beginning at 9:30 A.M. in the Hilton Inn, with the SDG&E Company, to discuss high voltage transmis- sion, and how it can be handled. He asked the Council to contact the City Clerk for reservations. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl reminded the Court- DINNER MEETING cil of the dinner meeting to be held in Oceanside on Thursday, June 17, at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Richard Carpenter will speak on "Current Legislative Issues". COUNCIL CONFERENCE Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl stated he has re- ceived a request to call a Council conference to discuss the following items: (1) Aztec Bus Lines (2) Library facility (3) Field trip to see area of proposed land exchange Conference called It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a conference be called for Monday~ June 21~ at 3 P.M. Councilman Hobel abstained from voting as he will be on vacation. MEETING WITH NORTH COUNTY MAYORS Councilman Scott reported on the meeting held with the North County Mayors and Shorelines Committee. They wanted to oppose any legis- lation; however, he spoke in favor of the Grumsky Bill. No action was taken at this meeting. -11- CPO MEETING Councilman Hobel stated he would not be able to attend the next meeting of the CPO to be held Monday, June 21, since he will be out of town. Councilman Hyde stated he would attend. VACATION Councilman Hobel stated he will be out of town for the meetings of June 22 and July 6. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by M~yQrPro Tempore Egdahl and unanimously carried that permission be granted to Coun- cilman Hobel to be excused from these meet- ings. LANES AT '~" STREET Councilman Hobel commended Mr. Cole and his staff for working with the State to get the lanes put in on "E" Street, coming across the bridge. WAIVER OF FEE Councilman Hyde referred to the Parks and Recreation Conunission minutes of June 20, in which they waived the rental fee for a square dance to be held on June 27. He questioned the authority of the Commission to waive this fee. Policy explained Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the policy set forth in 1969 relative to the use of facilities by outside groups. There is a provision in this policy that permits this. WRITTEN COP~4LrNICATIONS: Submission of proposal for audit Mr. Wayne Carroll is submitting a proposal of City records for fiscal year for an audit of the records of the City for ending June 30, 1972 - Carroll the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972. The and Brantley, Associates fee, which includes monthly visits, will not exceed $3,800; this is based on a per diem rate and bars the discovery of fraud. If monthly visits are not desired, the fee can be reduced $300. Mr. Carroll then delineates some of the work detail involved in the audit. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this item be referred to the staff. Request from South Bay Citizens This Comanittee has submitted a written report Planning Committee for Council discussing the problems of new residents policy and strategies to slow which they state are a "drain on the City's down population growth in Chula ability to provide acceptable services" and Vista creates congestion on streets, stores~ schools and all public facilities. (1) They feel the City funds to the Chamber to promote Chula Vista should be stopped, and the billboards directed to the temporary visitors only. (2) The developers of Rancho del Rey should provide industrial sites and recruit industry in that area. (3) The City should set population limits, establishing the amount of industrial land which will support that population and then select industrial sites to that amount in the City. -12- (4) That the City prepare and distribute a breakdown of the costs of running the City and the School District and the tax rates to pay for them, which can be used to deter- mine population goals. Motion to refer to staff and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Commissions by Mayor Mro Tempore Egdahl that this matter be referred to the City Manager for staff action and coordination, and that it also be referred to the Planning Commission, Environmental Control Commission and any other Commissions deemed fit. The City Manager is to bring back a reply within approximately 90 days. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, declaring it was unfair to ask the staff to bring back a report on this. It should be referred to the Environmental Control Com- mission and they have the option of getting ad hoc co~mmittees. Councilman Hobel agreed that an exhaustive amount of staff time could be spent on some- thing like this, and this type of request will be becoming more frequent. ~my~ Pro Tempore Egdahl referred to the meeting held recently with Mr. Small of IREM in which the City will soon be submit- ting applications for this organization's consideration. Whatever studies will be conducted will have an impact on how some of these questions and requests can be answered~ Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hyde Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Absent: Mayor Hamilton Motion to refer to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to Mr. Thomson's office, and that he come back with brief cormnents as to how the Council can handle this type of request. Verified Claim for Damages - Mrs. Meloy has filed a verified claim for Mrs. R. A. Meloy damages in the amount of $4.13 plus installa- tion for a window that she claims was allese41y broken by a recreation leader while instructing students on the playground at the Mueller School. This incident occurred on the 7th of May, 1971 at 3:45 P.M. Claim accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously oarried that this claim be accepted. AUTO DEALERS Councilman Scott commented on a meeting he had with the Broadway Association last week. They are requesting a meeting with the Coun- cil to discuss a possible zone for this use. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council conference be set, sometime -13- in July, with the various auto dealers to discuss a possible zone for automobile sales or some consideration be given to accormuo- dating their needs. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COP~MISSION Councilman Scott discussed the comments being made by this Commission whereby they tend to editorialize on Council policies -- policies that the Council has not taken any action on. He'felt they should limit their remarks to statements based on facts rather than assumption, and that these statements should first be directed to the Council. CITY MANAGER ON LEAVE City Manager John Thomson asked permission for one week's leave next week, with Mr. Bob Bourcier taking his place during this period. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that permission be granted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr$.Yvonne Quigley, San Diego Mrs. Quigley discussed the communications technician proposed to be hired to take care of the equipment in the City. She stated her firm has had this contract with this City and can continue to do the work for one-half of the cost the City will spend on this technician. Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Mrs. Moore discussed the letter submitted to Tobias Drive the Council by the South Bay Citizens Com- mittee regarding the population growth. She indicated that the Environmental Control Cormmission was not equipped to handle their request and therefore, the letter went out to the Council. Bond Propositions Mrs. Moore referred to the public notices regarding bond propositions that will be coming up on August 10, for the Metropolitan and Harborside Sub-zones° The first is for $17330,000 and the other is for $585,000, to be matched by Federal funds. This is supposed to develop the flood control to its ultimate level. Mrs. Moore asked to be annexed to the City, because of the high cost of these bond issues. City Attorney Lindberg explained that her property was not contiguous, and therefore could not be annexed. Mrs. Moore stated that she will then have to sell her home and move into the City of Chula Vista, where she would be taxed, and the funds taken out of the Capital Outlay. Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl encouraged her to see if she can get her other four neighbors to annex with her, thereby having the prop- erty contiguous. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tempore Egdahl adjourned the meet- ing at 11:17 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21, 1971 at 3 P.M. Cit~ierk -14-