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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/03/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TtiE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. March 11, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor }~de, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Director of PAPE Thomson, Traffic Coordinator Hansen The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Scott noted that the February 28 minutes reads that the Dayton-Hudson firm is owned by Jessops -- this should read: "Dayton-Hudson firm which owns Jessops..." It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 28, 1980 and March 4, 1980 be approved, as corrected, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction of Council Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Fred Hahn, Member of the Board of Guest Directors and Vice-President of Creaser-Price Insurance Company. 3. ORAL COb~UNICATIONS a. James Matherly Mr. Matherly read a statement he prepared for the Metropolitan 402 Oaklawn Avenue Transit Development Board meeting of March 10, 1980 in which Chula Vista he spoke in opposition to the passenger train (Tijuana to San Diego), and to the high cost of government spending along with the increase in the federal debt. 4. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS a. Claims against the City The following claims were filed: (1) A claim on behalf of Vickie Gibson in the amount of $100,000 for an alleged false arrest; (2) a claim on behalf of Kristin Johnston in the amount of $618.00 for injuries sustained when she was hit by a City vehicle. Motion to deny claims It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that claim (1) be denied and claim (2) be rejected for failure to file within the time limit prescribed by the Government Code. b. Request for increase in Yellow Cab Company has requested an increase to provide for taxicab rates $1.20 for the first one-fifth mile, 20¢ for each additional one-fifth mile or fraction thereafter and waiting time to be set at $9.00 an hour, Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the request be referred to staff. c. Request for donation to Mr. A1Palladino, 17002 Groverdale, Covina, asked that the Red Cross and Salvation City donate $5,000 to these relief organizations because the Army recent floods have drained their resources. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried to file this request. City Council Meeting -2- March ll, I980 4. WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS -- continued d. Request for placement of The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs have requested placement of their Rotary and Kiwanis Club signs on the present Glenn Restaurant sign. signs Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to staff. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ORDINANCE S. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT the public hearing. TO ZONING PROCEDURE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS Referring to his written report, Director of Planning Peterson explained that California law determines that when a city adopts a redevelopment plan for an area, the provisions of the redevel- opment plan supersede the zoning regulations which would other- wise apply. The purpose of the amendment is to incorporate this legal determination into the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Commission On February 13, 1980, the Planning Commission recommended ap- recommendation proval of the amendment in accordance with their Resolution PCA-80-6. Environmental impact The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that this proposed amendment will not have any significant effect on the environment and therefore is not subject to the requirements of CEQA. Public Hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Sa. ORDINanCE NO. 1900 It was moved by Councilman Gillow that the ordinance be placed ~4ENDING THE MUNICIPAL on first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived CODE BY ADDING THERETO by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following A NEW SECTION 19.12.1S0- vote, to-wit: ADOPTED REDEVELOPMENT PLANS - FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unafiimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted, with Item No. 8 pulled. City Engineer's Items 6. RESOLUTION NO. 10025 On August 7, 1979, the Council awarded the contract for the ACCEPTING ASSESSMENT 1911 Assessment District to Daley Corporation which now has DIAGRAMS AND SETTING completed the work. The City Engineer recommended the date THE DATE FOR PUBLIC of April 1, 1980 for the public hearing to confirm proceedings HEARING ON SAID and assessments and accept the public improvements. ASSESSMENTS - WALNUT AVENUE 1911 ACT DISTRICT 79-1 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10026 The San Diego Union requested permission to install newspaper APPROVING ENCROACHMENT racks at three pre-designated locations within the newly im- PERMIT NO. 80-4 ALLOWING proved 200 block of Third Avenue right of way. The City Enginee THE INSTALLATION OF stated that the stands have been incorporated into the design of NEWSPAPER RACKS WITHIN the planters and nodes. PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY 8. RESOLUTION NO. The subdivision is for the conversion of 10 existing apartmcnt APPROVING MAP OF CHULA VISTA units into condominiums and for the construction of 14 new TRACT N0.80-4, TWIN OAKS condominiums, all on one lot, at the southeast corner of Twin CONDOMINIUMS AND APPROVING Oaks Avenue and "E" Street. Twin Oaks Investors, LTD, the sub- AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION divider, has paid all fees and submitted all required documents, OF IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY including surety guarantee]ng improvements. SAID SUBDIVISION (Pulled from th~ Con~nt Calendar) City Council Meeting -3- March 11, 1980 9. RESOLUTION NO. 10027 The subdivision is for the conversion of 48 existing apartment APPROVING MAP OF CHULA units into condominiums, all on one lot, south of Quintard VISTA TRACT NO.80-2, HIDDEN Street between Hilltop Drive and Tobias Drive. T. L. Sheldon PINES CONDOMINIUMS, ACCEPT- Corporation, the subdivider, has paid all fees and submitted ING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY all required documents (excepting security agreements and THE EASEMENT GRATED ON bonds). Approval of the final map includes the dedication of SAID MAP AND APPROVING an easement for street tree purposes along Tobias Drive. AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLE- TION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS City Manager's Item 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10028 San Diego County has been declared a "Disaster Area" by the DESIGNATING WILLIAM J. President due to recent rains. In order to qualify for funds, WINTERS, THE DIRECTOR OF a City officer, the Director of Public Safety, is designated PUBLIC SAFETY, AS CHULA as the City's representative to handle the details required by VISTA'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR Federal and State officials. THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT (End of Consent Calendar) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10029 City Engineer Lippitt stated that in review of the letter of APPROVING MAP OF CHULA credit, staff felt some changes should be made. He asked that VISTA TRACT N0.80-4, TWIN the resolution be modified to state that the letter of credit OAKS CONDOMINIUMS AND must be submitted to the City Attorney for approval within 60 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR days of the approval of the final map~ THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVE- MENTS REQUIRED BY SAID SUBDIVISION Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde that this item be held over for one week. Discussion of motion In discussion, Mr. Lippitt indicated that there would be no problem in inserting the added conSition in the resolution. Motion withdrawn Councilman Soott withdrew his motion; Mayor Hyde withdrew the second. Resolution offered, as Offered by Councilman Scott with the following amendment: amended "that the map is approved subject to receipt of a security agreement or a letter of credit for the approval of the City Attorney within 60 days of said map approval," the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10030 The proposed agreement involves the provision of the following APPROVING AGREEMENT services to Coronado: payroll operations, automated account- BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA ing, fixed assets operations, business licenses and land use VISTA AND THE CITY OF inventory. The systems will be operational by July 1, 1980 CORONADO FOR PROVISION OF with revenues estimated at $16,000 a year. DATA PROCESSING SERVICES Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passe8 and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandllss Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Councilman Cox that staff be directed to come back with a report(at budget time) on any other possible uses for this system. City Council Meeting -4- March 11, 1980 Discussion of motion Councilman Scott felt the motion was too broad and it should not be open to everyone thereby competing with those businesses (See Page 4a) that offer this service to the private sector. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 10031 Bids were received on February 27, 1980 for the construction of ACCEPTING BIDS AND a new fascia and trellis assembly with masonry columns connect- AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE lng the gymnasium to the new community center. The low bid was REMODELING OF PARKWAY submitted by M. Kevin O'Neill Construction Company, Inc. for GYMNASIUM, PARKWAY AT $36,983. Funding for this project is from Residential Construc- FOURTH AVENUE AND tion Tax Funds. APPROPRIATING FUNDS 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, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 10032 A committee comprised of staff from Chula Vista, CPO and the APPROVING AGREEMENT County Department of Transportation recommended the selection BETWEEN T}~ CITY AND of Wilbur Smith and Associates to perform the following tasks: WILBUR SMITIi & ASSOCIATES (1) analyze and develop revised Chula Vista Transit bus routes FOR PROFESSIONAL TRANSIT and schedules; and (2) conduct a bus maintenance feasibility CONSULTANT SERVICES alternative analysis. The funds ($15,000) have been budgeted in the FY79/80 Transit Professional Services account for this study. Justification for In answer to the Council's questions, Development Services consultant Administrator Robens stated that the study made by Barton-Asehman four years ago, is now obsolete and in the audit performance; a recommendation was made to have a new study done. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1901 The major change to the U.B.C., 1979 Edition is the deletion ADOPTING THE UNIFORM of any reference to fire zoning and fire districts. The BUILDING CODE, 1979 criteria used to establish fire zone areas generally dictate EDITION - FIRST READING that the area of concern embraces highly concentrated built-up areas of commercial occupancies where the greatest possibility of conflagration exists. The concept in the proposed change recognizes that buildings constructed in accordance with the Code are limited in size and occupancy by code requirement based on the type of construction. The San Diego Building Contractor's Association endorsed the adoption of the UBC 1979 edition. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed reading on first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandlSss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1902 Significant changes and additions have occurred in the follow- ADOPTING UNIFOP&I FIRE CODE ins areas: (1) the installation of ail vapor recovery and 1979 EDITION AND THE vapor processing systems; (2) provision for standardized signs APPENDIX THERETO - to be installed in stairways to indicate floor level and upper FIRST READING and lower termination of the stairway; (3) provision for base- ment pipe inlets on the first floor of every store, warehouse or factory having a basement. City Council Meeting -4a- March 11, 1980 11. RESOLUTION NO. 10030 -- continued -- Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the motion be amended to incorporate government, quasi- government, public service organizations and those that deal with cities, such as the trash company. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, McCandliss, Cox Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: None Main motion carried The main motion for the staff report at budget time carried unanimously. City Council Meeting -5- March 11, 1980 Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed first reading on first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED ITEMS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 16. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL The Planning Director noted the action of the Council at the FOR THE REZONING OF .6 last meeting to modify the ordinance as follows: "All develop- ACRE ON TME SOUTH SIDE OF ment shall be oriented as much as possible toward Broadway and "D" STREET, EAST OF shall be designed so as to minimize access from "D" Street. At BROADWAY FROM R-3 TO C-T-P such time as any building on the .6 acre property is removed or remodeled, or when a change in use occurs anywhere on the property, all access from "D" Street to the property being re- zoned by this action shall be closed and access from Broadway shall be provided. At the time of such closing of the "D" Street access, the wall and landscaping required under paragraph 2.e of Resolution PCZ-80-B shall be carried across the former driveway access." Ken Baumgartner Mr. Baumgartner asked for a continuance so that their company 2727 Hoover can provide additional testimony. National City (McMillin Development,Inc.) 16a. ORDINANCE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and AMENDING ZONING MAPS unanimously carried that this item be rescheduled for a public ESTABLISHED BY SECTION hearing in two weeks (meeting of March 25, 1980). 19.18.010 OF THE MUNICI- PAL CODE REZONING .6 ACRE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF "D" STREET EAST OF BROADWAY FROM R-3 TO C-T-P - FIRST READING 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1899 The ordinance to rezone this 3700 square foot parcel to C-O REZONING PARCEL AT THE was placed on first reading at the meeting of March 4, 1980. NORTHWEST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE EXTENSION AND SEA VALE STREET FROM R-1 TO C-O - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed reading and adopted on second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent of those present: The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 18. REPORT OF THE CITY ~ta,NAGER No Report. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS & DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE City Engineer Lippitt related the background of this matter SOLUTIONS TO SAFETY noting the reports received by the Council, the alternatives PROBLEMS ON NACION AVENUE proposed by the staff, the recommendations of the Safety Com- AND EAST "L" STREET mission and the signs installed in the area. In a detailed written report, Mr. Lippitt discussed the cost of the various alternatives: to close Nacion Avenue to through traffic and to build it to collector street standards and the impact to the adjacent properties ("L" and Nacion) when the grade of the street is changed and the driveways shortened. City Council Meeting -6- March 11, 1980 In summary, the City Engineer reco,unended the following: 1. Direct the immediate elimination of parking along the "inside" curb of curves on Nacion Avenue between East "L" Street and Inkopah Street~ 2. Consider the following projects for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program: a. Increase curve radii to minimum of 350' and widen Nacion Avenue four feet on the easterly side to achieve residential collector standard width (40 feet). b. Reconstruct East "L" Street between Melrose Avenue and Nation Avenue to provide adequate sight distance. c. Install traffic signalization at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and East "L" Street when traffic signal criteria are met. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the width of the streets; criteria for installation of traffic signals; the cost of "L" Street improvements (lower the elevation to improve sight dis- tance) at a cost of about one-half million dollars; the time element involved in approving any of the options; the number of trips per day made on the various streets in this area. Cul-de-sac suggestion Councilwoman McCandliss asked in which direction the cars that were using Nacion as a collector ~treet were coming from. Transit Coordinator Hansen stated that the survey conducted sometime ago indicated that the majority of the traffic was between East Moss and Inkopah - out of the 4,750 vehicles counted, a majority are through vehicles headed for south of Naples Street. Councilwoman McCandliss remarked that in putting the cul-de-sac between Inkopah and East Moss Street, the people would not know it was there and it would create a "mouse in a maze" whereby motorists would immediately go down Inkopah to Melrose. She added that if a cul-de-sac was put in south of that, between East Naples and Inkopah, there would be more diversion of the traffic pushing it toward Hilltop and Oleander. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition to the report were: Jack Skapri, 942 Nacion Avenue; Ron Beyer, 1019 Nolan Avenue; John O'Neill, 399 Montclair; Donald Wilson, 907 Nolan Way; William Piper, 977 Nacion Avenue; Bruce David, 347 Inkopah; Ernest Kobak, 3tl East "L" Street; letter read from Richard Gates, 1030 Nacion Avenue; Delbert Aarons, 2811nkopah. Summarizing their protests, they discussed: (1) the excessive speed along Nacion; the staff report is geared toward the motorists and not the property owners; (2) accidents in the area; (3) close Nacion to through traffic; (4) traffic noise generated by 1-805; (5) Mr. Skapri recommended the following interim solutions: (a) that Nacion be zoned as 20 miles per hour from "L" Street to Naples; (b) to emphasize the 20 mph speed limit, have at least eight 20 mph signs installed in this area instead of the current three; (c) establish two boulevard stop signals with three-way stops: one at Rommu'Way and another at Inkopah; (d) for the next six months, a motor- cycle policeman spend at least 90 minutes per week on Nacion (preferably between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.-S:00 p.m.) and after that at least 90 minutes every two weeks any time during the day; (6) have a traffic light at Melrose and "L" Street; (7) close Nacion at East Naples, Neptune at East Naples and Monterey Court at East Naples; (8) Mr. O'Neill noted the two near accidents he had on his motorcycle - being run off the road by a motorist 'reporting this to police and having them state they cannot do anything about it; City Council Meeting -7- March 11, 1980 19. REPORT ON ALTERNATIV£ (9) place adequate warning signs at the hill on Nacion; SOLUTIONS TO SAFETY (10) delete the prohibition of parking on Nacion; (11) put PROBLEMS ON NACION stop signs on Roman Way, Inkopah and Montclair; (12) opposition AVENUE AND EAST 'L" was noted with respect to the suggested cul-de-sac because it STREET -- continued would '~balloon" the traffic -- the motorists would"descend" onto another street; (13) trouble that the residents now have in getting out of their driveways; (14) construct a median between Nacion and Melrose; (15) geographical structure of "L" Street and its sight distances along with the increase in the heavy traffic. Motion for City Manager to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and report on accident incident unanimously carried that the City Manager be directed to look into Mr. O'Neill's report(of his motorcycle being driven off the road and not having the police do anything about it) and report back to the Council at the next meeting. Recess A recess was called at 8:53 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Council discussion Council discussion followed during which the members of the Council questioned the staff on the various alternatives presented; the interim solutions offered by the protestants; the long-range solutions to the problems in this area; energy uses; cost of the alternatives; concurrence to go along with Mr. Skapri's interim solutions; tie in the existing warning signals especially for the westbound traffic; need to test in- terim solutions to see how they work; place stops on Nacion and immediately ask the Engineering staff to design a stop light on Melrose and East "L" Street. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow on interim solutions and unanimously carried that the suggestions offered by Mr. Skapri be referred to staff and ask them to come back with a plan to implement those recommendations along with their own recommendations and their evaluation of them as soon as possible oral report next week. The recommendations were: (1) Nacion be zoned as 20 mph from "L" to Naples; (2) have at least eight 20 mph signs in the area; (3) establish boulevard stop at Roman Way and Inkopah; (4) police patrol for 90 minutes per week for the next six months. Motion for long-range It was moved by Councilman Gillow that for a long-range solution solution the Council go with No. 9 which calls for the reconstruction of East "L" Street, a signal at Melrose and the closing of Nacion; and further, that after the completion of the signal and the re- construction of East "L", a trial closure be done on Nacion. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion for staff con- It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Scott sideration of traffic signal that staff be directed to consider in the C.I.P. Budget, the placement of a signal at Melrose and "L" Street, and tied into that would be some type of a warning mechanism where the exist- ing warning light is at (up the hill for westbound traffic). Discussion of motion Councilman Gillow spoke against the motion stating that "L': Street should first be reconstructed and the traffic light be put in at that time. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: None Motion for engineering It was moved by Councilman Scott that the engineering be done prior to the budget, otherwise Council is talking about one year away. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. City Council Meeting -8- March 11, 1980 Motion for report on left- It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and turn pockets unanimously carried that staff be directed to report, as soon as possible, to the Council on the effectiveness of the left- turn pockets that have been installed on "L" Street between Hilltop Drive and Nacion and compare the effectiveness of this with the possibilities under a raised median plan. 20. REPORT ON MTDB MEETING Transit Coordinator Hansen reported on the MTDB meeting held OF MARCH 10, 1980 on March 10, 1980 and showed the Council some sketches of the proposed bus shelters. The MTDB approved Chula Vista's request to transfer the monies set aside for new buses for the rehabili- tation of the Aztec buses. MAYOR'S REPORT Meeting with Chula Vista Mayor Hyde reported on his meeting with the merchants to dis- Shopping Center merchants cuss the Walker-Scott exclusive negotiations. Mr. Itealy, attorney for Carter-Hawley-Hale, expressed their willingness to give this a "fair shake". Ratification of Design Review It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow Committee appointment and unanimously carried to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Patrick Crowley to the Design Review Committee. Motion for Attorney to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and respond to letter unanimously carried that the letter from Mrs. Mary Lou Miller, 646 Gretchen Road, Chula Vista, be referred to the City Attorney for a suitable response indicating the concerns of the City in matters of this regard (poxmography); actions that the Council has taken, such as massage parlors, adult entertainment or- dinance, moratorium in effect, drug paraphernalia, etc. The letter is to be written for the Mayor's signature. Motion to authorize gift for It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and Irapuato unanimously carried that the sum of $50.00 be authorized for the purchase of a gift for the City of Irapuato by the Inter- national Friendship Commission. Motion for City Manager'g It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and report on Community Develop- unanimously carried that the City Manager be requested to ment Department staffing comment (in two weeks) to the Council on the propriety of (prior to budget time) increasing the staffing level of the Community Development Department and if so, what would be a proper position to fill it. Landscaping "J" Street Mayor Hyde reported that Mr. Phil Creaser, Port Commissioner, Marina has informed him that the landscaping for the small boat marina has been awarded. The cost will be $180,000. Library Memo A report submitted by the City Manager with regard to the library book inventory was discussed by the Mayor. Motion for Conference item It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that during the March 27, 1980 Council Conference, an item be scheduled concerning the new develop- ments and techniques on the operation of the Library. Scott suggested the Conference be held at the Council to meet at Library Councilman Library on March 27th. The Council concurred. Nomination to Development It was moved by Councilman Scott that Alfredo Araiza be T~sk Force nominated. Motion to close nominations It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the nominations be closed. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox Mr. A. Araiza and unanimously carried that Mr. Alfredo Araiza be appointed to the Development Task Force Committee. City Council Meeting -9- March 11, 1980 COUNCIL COMMENTS Legislative Committee Councilman Cox reported on the Legislative Committee's report support of AB 2212 concerning AB 2212 and the status of the bill as introduced by Assemblyman iqnox. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to support AB 2212. Motion for report on It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman Mc street improvements Candliss and unanimously carried that the northeast and south- east corners of Quintard and First Avenue be included in the report now being prepared by staff for a possible 1911 Act Street Improvement. Otay Reservoir Councilman Gillow noted that the Otay Reservoir was overflowing and asked what impact this might have. City Engineer remarked that the water would go into Otay Valley. The Playmor Condominiums in this area are out of the flood plain so no problems are foreseen on this overflow. Comments by Fred Kahn Mr. Kahn thanked the City Council for the invitation to parti- cipate in this meeting and suggested this program be extended not only to the Chamber of Commerce but to organizations throughout the City as well. ADJOU~WMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. and to the workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 1980 at g:S0 a.m. and to the regular scheduled meeting of Tuesday, March 18, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. Jennie