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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/01/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA tteld Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. January 22, 1980 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Attorney Herren, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Director of Personnel Thorsen, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Director of Community Development Desrochers The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetin~ of January 15 and January 10, 1980 be approved copies having been sent to each Councilman. Councilman Scott abstained from voting as he was absent at this last meeting, 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction of Guest Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Robert Kuntze, member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Manager of the Loan Department of the Central Federal Savin~s and Loan Assoc. b. STATE OF THE CITY The State of the City Message was delivered by Mayor Will MESSAGE T. Hyde. Mayor Hyde reviewed the events of the past two decades and discussed the City's future and concerns for the next year. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None) 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Request to amend Bingo A request was received from the Girls and Boys Clubs of game ordinance to allow Chula Vista to allow the playing of the Bingo game known as "Break Open" game "Break Open." Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow City Manager and and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the City Attorney City Manager and City Attorney with a request that the City Attorney prepare a proposed amendment to the ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE S. PUBLIC HEARING ~ This being the time and place as advertised~ Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. A~.~NDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE TO GIVE DESIGN On September 13, 1979, the City Council accepted the City REVIEW CO~qlTTEE Manager's recommendation to give the Design Review Committee JURISDICTION OVER PLANS the responsibility of reviewing commercial and industrial FOR CO~qERCIAL AND INDUS- plans in the "P" Modifying District. TRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN "P" PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING Director of Planning Peterson referred to his written DISTRICT AND CONSIDERATION report in which he recommended the actions necessary to OF COMMERCIAL PRINCIPLES implement the procedure. ADDENDUM TO THE DESIGN ¥~NUAL The Environmental Review Coordinator conducted the Initial Study, IS-80-24 on this matter and issued a Negative Declaration on November 2, 1979. January 22, 1980 Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE Planning Commission On November 14, 1979, the Planning Commission recommended recommendation approval of the amendment to the Code in accordance with their Resolution PCA-80-1. COMMERCIAL PRINCIPLES - Mr. Peterson explained that the Commercial Principles DESIGN MANUAL Addendum would provide the committee guidelines, criteria and standards upon which it could base its decisions. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the components of the Negative Declaration and the Booz-Hamilton report recommendations. Public hearing closed There being no comments, e~ther for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Sa. ORDINANCE NO. 1893 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed AMENDING SECTIONS on first reading, and that the reading of the text be waived 19.14.579, 19.14.580, by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following 19.14.582 AND 19.56.048 vote, to-wit: OF THE ~NICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MULTIPLE AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Gillow FAMILY DWELLING, COF~ER- Noes: Councilman Scott CIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Absent: None PROJECTS IN "P" PRECISE PLAN MODIFYING DISTRICTS AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING 5b. RESOLUTION NO. 9929 - Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived APPROVING EO~qERCIAL by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following PRINCIPLES ADDENDUM vote, to-wit: TO DESIGN MANUAL AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Mayor Hyde asked that Item #6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and (Items 7 through 11) unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. (Items 7 through 11) 6. RESOLUTION - (Item number 6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar - see page 3 of the minutes). 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9930 - On January 7, 1980, the Underground Utility Advisory CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Committee approved the boundaries of the District. TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTIt, The City Engineer recommended that the Council set the SAFETY OR I~ELFARE REQUIRES public hearing on February 12, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. THE FORMATION OF AN UNDER- GROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON BONITA ROAD FROM WILLOW STREET TO OTAY LAKES ROAD 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9931 - On ~.lay 22, 1979, the City Council established the District CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING on Third Avenue from "L" Street to Hermosa Avenue. This TO DETEP~4INE WHETHER project will underground the utilities between "K" Street PUBLIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, and "L" Street. SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDER- On December 5, 1979, the Dnderground Utility Advisory GROUND UTILITY DISTRICT Committee approved the boundaries of the District. ON THIRD AVENUE FROM "K" STREET TO "L" STREET The City Engineer recommended that the public hearing be set for February 12, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -3- January 22, 1980 CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.) 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 9932 - In conjunction with the approval of Tentative Parcel Map ACCEPTING, DEDICATING No. 80-2, Michael J. Roark has offered right of way AND NAMING CERTAIN REAL dedication and granted an easement for street purposes PROPERTY FOR STREET AND along "D" Street. HIGHWAY PURPOSES LOCATED ALONG "D" STREET 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 9933 - Mr. Roark has granted an easement to the City for street ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- tree purposes. MENT FROM MICHAEL J. ROARK FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES ALONG "D" STREET 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9934 - The Gersten Company is constructing an office building at ACCEPTING, DEDICATING 690 Otay Lakes Road and has offered to dedicate the following AND NAMING CERTAIN REAL property for street purposes: (1) a strip of land of varying PROPERTY FOR STREET AND width lying along the existing westerly right of way line HIGHWAY PURPOSES of Otay Lakes Road, and (2) a full street width of 55 feet to extend Ridgeback Road approximately 270 feet adjacent to the subject property. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9935 - On completion of the traffic signal construction in conjunc- ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASE- tion with Telegraph Canyon Terrace Subdivision, it was MENT FROM JOSEPH R. AND discovered that one of the electric boxes was lying outside CHAROLETTE M. LATHERS the public right of way at the southwest corner of Telegraph FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL Canyon Road and Oleander Avenue. Joseph and Charolette APPURTENANCES Lathers have executed the necessary grant deed for this traffic signal easement. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) 6. RESOLUTION - On November 6, 1979, the City Council established this AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. District. Pacific Telephone Company requested exemption 9828 ESTABLISHING AN from undergrounding the three large feeder cables crossing UNDERGROUND UTILITY east to west on the north side of "G" Street containing 200 DISTRICT NO. 110 ON aerial feeder pairs. Conversion of the facilities will be FOURTH AVENUE FROM "F" deferred for the next few years when the Telephone Company TO "G" STREET AND ALONG will underground these facilities at their expense. CENTER FROM FOURTH AVENUE TO LANDIS AVENUE BY MODIFYING THE PLAN TO EXEMPT THE CONVERSION OF CERTAIN FEEDER CABLES Council discussion Mayor Hyde questioned the timing and cost of this project. City Engineer Lippitt explained that Pacific Telephone is doing an extensive undergrounding program for their trunk lines. Once that is completed, the particular lines will not be necessary and will be removed; and they felt it would be an unnecessary expense ($40,000) for something that will be removed in five years. Further discussion ensued regarding the District boundary; the language of the resolution which states that Pacific Telephone is "exempted" from the project but "deferred" from undergrounding the facilities at this time; timing element of getting the lines undergrounded; and the assurance that it will be done in the future. City Engineer Lippitt recommended that as the City continues to underground Fourth Avenue, that in the next segment ~"G" to "H" Streets), this pole be included in that District thereby assuring the removal from that standpoint, Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -4- January 22, 1980 Motion to continue for It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott two weeks and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for two weeks (next meeting) for further information and that staff be asked, whether or not, as a good faith response to cooperation on the aart of the City, to see if the Telephone Company will at least consider accelerating the program associated with this area so that the pole can come down. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FIRST READING 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9936 - On October 9, 1979, the City Council awarded Daley Corpora- GRANTING AN EXTENSION tion the contract for this project. On November 27, 1979, OF TIME, STREET OVERLAY at the request of the Council, a change order was executed PROGRAM, 1979-80 to add back into the contract the paving of Landis Avenue. The work was scheduled to be completed on January 11, 1980. Due to the inclement weather, the contractor has asked for an extension of the contract time to February 1, 1980. 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. 9937 - On June 26, 1979, the Council awarded the contract to EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR Sim J. Harris Company (Resolution 9655) for the period ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ,July i through December $1, 1979. The contract contains an option to renew for an additional six month period beginning January 1 through ,June 30, 1980. The escalation allowed is 20%. The Purchasing Agent indicated that the 20% escalation cost was not excessive and recommended extension of the contract through June 30, 1980. Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9938 - On August 22, 1978, Council approved the deferral of under- APPROVING AGREEMENT grounding of overhead facilities subject to the execution BETWEEN THE CITY AND of an agreement and the posting of a bond in an amount FED-~RT STORES FOR adequate to assure the undergrounding when the project for DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUND- "C" Street is accomplished. Fed-Mart has executed the lNG AT 40 NORTH FOURTH agreement and posted a surety bond in the amount of $86,250. AVENUE AND ACCEPTING SURETY BOND 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, Nyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -5- January 22, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FIRST READING (Cont.) iS. RESOLUTION - In August 1979, the City Council adopted a revised utilities ADOPTING THREE YEAR undergrounding rating system and priority list. In conjunc- UTILITIES UNDERGROUNDING tion with the Underground Utilities Advisory Committee, the PROGRAM Engineering staff prepared the Three Year Undergrounding Program with estimated costs and projected income. The cost for the three year period totals $1,932,000. Request to table item City Engineer Lippitt asked that this resolution be tabled inasmuch as San Diego Gas & Electric Company wants to discuss the projects with staff. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued until staff finds it appropriate to put it back on the agenda. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9939 - On December 12, 1979. one bid was received for this project REJECTING BID FOR THE in the amount of $59,650.00 (base bid from Trepte Brothers CONSTRUCTION OF REMODEL- Development Company). The bid was $21,150 or 53.3% above ING OF PARK WAY GY~qASIUM, the revised Architect's estimate of $38,S00. The amount PARK WAY AT FOURTH AVENUE of $20,000 in Block Grant funds was budgeted for this project. The City Engineer and the Director of Parks and Recreation recommended that the project be rebid with the idea of funding it with residential construction tax funds. In answer to the Council's query, Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that the staff's position now is to rebid the entire project as they felt there might be a legal problem negotiating with the contractor. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 17. RESOLUTION NO. 9940 - Bids were received on December 19, 1979. The project was ACCEPTING BIDS AND bid with two alternates: Alternate 1 is the entire project AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE and Alternate 2 deleted from the contract the modification CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM to the transition structure on Broadway. The City Engineer DRAIN SYSTEM IN THE recommended that the project be awarded to Gemi, Inc., CENTRAL DRAINAGE BASIN for Alternate 1 in the amount of $373,358.00; that FROM PARK WAY NEAR FIFTH $92,?12.15 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Balance AVENUE TO BROADWAY SOUTH of the residential construction tax fund to Account 600-6000- OF "G" STREET AND RC06C; and authorization of the expenditure of $394,126 for APPROPRIATING FUNDS the Central Basin Drainage Culvert - Park Way and "G" Street Project. 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 18. RESOLUTION NO. 9941 - On January 10, 1980, the Civil Service Commission recommended APPROVING RULE CHANGE - approval of the request of the Police Department to extend the CIVIL SERVICE RULE 1.OS, probationary period for Peace Officers from 12 months to SECTION H.1 PROBATIONARY 18 months. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -6- January 22, 1980 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FIRST READING (Cont.) Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived By unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss. Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 19. RESOLUTION NO. 9942 - The Resolution urges the California State Legislature to SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION adopt the necessary legislative proposals for the construc- OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL tion of a Peripheral Canal which would supply additional ELEMENT OF THE STATE water facilities vitally needed for both the State Water WATER PROJECT Project and the Federal Central Valley Project. The resolution was continued from the last meeting. 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 20. ORDINANCE - The ordinance has been revised to include authorization AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 for domesticated animals customarily kept as pets in OF THE CODE BY ADDING addition to dogs and cats, and specifically prohibits wild TIIERETO A NEW SECTION animals in the broadest sense not limited even to those 6.04.111 RELATING TO listed within the present ordinance as being prohibited. THE KEEPING AND MAIN- TENANCE OF PETS, LIVESTOCK, BIRDS AND BEES - FIRST READING Council discussion Discussion followed regarding goats, sheep and other animals which may be in violation of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Scott commented that the Council is considering a general ordinance relating to a specific problem-- the fact that persons were displaying boa constrictors in public. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman back to City Attorney Cox and unanimously carried that the ordinance be sent back to the City Attorney to have a more specific language to solve the problem that brought this forth. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 1891 - The ordinance which places the purchasing system under AMENDING SECTIONS the supervision of the Director of Finance, had its first 2.56.020, 2.56.030 reading at the meeting of January 15, 1980. AND 2.S6.230 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PURCHASING AGENT - SECOND RE~d)ING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be placed second reading and on second reading and adopted and that the reading of the adoption text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Gillow, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Hold Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -7- January 22, 1980 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.) 22. ORDINANCE NO. 1892 - At the mooting of Janaury 15, 1980, the ordinance was ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.37 placod on first reading. It requires the maintenance of TO REOUIRE BUSINESS such drug paraphornalia in a manner so as to exclude minors PROPRIETORS TO EXCLUDE from areas where such devices are displayed for purposes MINORS FROM ANY ROOM OR of sale. PLACE WHERE DEVICES, CONTRIVANCES, INSTRUMENTS OR PARAPHERNALIA FOR THE SMOKING, SNIFFING OR INJECTION OF MARIJUANA, HASHISH, PCP, OR ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IS DISPLAYED OR OFFERED FOR SALE, AND PROHIBITING THE GIFT, SALE OR DELIVERY OF SUCH DEVICES TO MINORS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be second reading and placed on second reading and adopted and that the reading adoption 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 23. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Consideration of Glenn Assistant City Manager Asmus submitted the proposed floor Restaurant Floor Plan plan which raises the roof of the buildine addin~ the additional square footage necessary to accommodate a dining room, cocktail lounge, coffee shop and banquet facility (additional 2,360 square feet). Mr. Asmus explained the plans noting that the locker room facilities have been dropped. Cost of improvements The cost of the remodeling would be approximately $100,000 and $150,000 for new furniture and equipment. Mr. Asmus recommended that the Council give serious consideration to paying for all the building improvements rather than handling the cost on an amortization basis. City Manager Cole stated that the remodeling cost may be somewhat higher than the $100,000 as noted in the staff's report. Council discussion A general discussion followed with Assistant City Manager Asmus explaining the omission of the locker room facilities, the location of the rest rooms, dance floor, opening up the coffee room area to general dining in the evening, and the upper floor area storage space. In answer to Councilman Scott's indication that there were too many questions left unanswered, Mr. Asmus remarked that he is just looking for Council's approval of the general idea of the plans. The final floor plans will be brought to the Council for approval detailing the questions raised tonight. Motion to approve in It was moved by Councilman Scott, 5econded by Mayor Hyde concept and unanimously carried that the Council approves, in concept, the "unfinished" plans and the "working" plans that were presented to the Council this evening. He-id Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8- January 22, 1980 REPORT OF THE CITY ~{ANAGER (Cont.) Finalized lease agreement Assistant City Manager Asmus said this will be considered by the Council along with the final floor plans. Motion to hold rest of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde the recommendations over and unanimously carried that the second and third part of the City Manager's recommendations be held over: (2] authorize staff to finalize lease agreement and (3) authorize staff to receive proposals for architectural service at City expense. 23b. Zoning for Ambulances City Manager Cole asked that the Council give staff authorization to proceed with zoning text amendments allow- ing ambulances in any zone in the City rather than just the R-3 zone. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff be given the full flexibility of processing zoning text changes allowing ambulances in any zone in the City. 23c. Data Processing City Manager Cole recommended that the rates for the contract with E1Cajon agreement with E1Cajon be increased. Motion to negotiate It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde new agreement and unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized to communicate with the City Manager of E1 Cajon giving them notice of termination of the agreement within 60 days, and in the meantime, to negotiate a new rate and come back to the Council with a new agreement. 23d. Cleanup of area At the last meeting, the Council directed staff to look into at Davidson and Church the problem of debris at this intersection. City Manager Cole reported that the problem has been taken care of - the Street Division cleans up the debris in the parking lot every 2 weeks and on inspecting the intersection this morning, he found that the place was cleaned up. 23e. Redevelopment Agency City Manager Cole submitted an a~enda for the Redevelopment meeting Agency meeting to be held Thursday, January 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. 23f. Council Conference A staff report on the Third Avenue Project "H" to "I" item Street scheduled for the Council Conference on Thursday, January 24, at 4:00 p.m. was handed out by the City Manager. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 24. REPORT ON NOISE ORDINANCE Director of Building and Housing Grady submitted a written report to Council stating that he has investigated the noise controls covering dangerous and objectionable elements that create vibrations and noise, and discussed the enforce- ment of the present noise ordinance with the Chief of Police. Mr. Grady stated that there have been no problems with the current noise ordinance and he finds no necessity to recommend any changes. Traffic Noise Problems Councilman Gillow indicated that the report did not address the problem regarding complaints he received from the residents along "L" Street, specifically regarding the noise from the motorcycles, trucks and cars stopping and starting at the traffic signals. Assistant City Attorney Harron noted the sections in the Code for which the Police can cite motorists exceeding the noise standards. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -9- January 22, 1980 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.) 25. REPORT ON INSTALLATION On November 14, 1979, the Safety Commission recommended OF LEFT TURN LANES ON the installation of left turn lanes on East "L" Street at EAST "L" STREET CUYAMACA Cuyamaca Avenue. AVENUE 25a. RECO~qENDATION OF THE City Engineer Lippitt recommended, after a thorough investi- SAFETY COMMISSION TO gation of the traffic conditions in this area, that the left INSTALL LEFT TURN LANES lanes be installed in order to facilitate the flow of traffic ON EAST "L" STREET AT and eliminate the accident potential between through and CUYAMACA AVENUE turning traffic. The Safety Commission submitted a written report to the Council outlining their reasons for the recommendation. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding notification of the residents that the Council would be considering the matter tonight; the need for the left-hand turns; configuration of the traffic movements in the area; "fixed" versus the "actuated" basis. Motion for demand- It was moved by Councilman Scott that (the Clty) go back actuated signal to making the signal a "demand-actuated" signal. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to accept staff's It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and report and Safety unanimously carried that the staff's report be accepted and Commission recommendation the recommendation of the Safety Commission. 26. REPORT ON FEE WAIVER On February 9, 1980, "Our House" will conduct a teen dance REQUEST FOR FACILITY in the Park Way Municipal Gymnasium. The fee for the use USE FROM "OUR HOUSE" of the gym is $120 for six hours plus $21 for a Recreation Leader. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall recommended the waiver of the $120 facility use fee, but that "Our House" pay the Leadership fee of $21. Request approved It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted: the $120 fee be waived but the $21 Leadership fee to be paid. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Letter from Army Corps Mayor Hyde read a letter received from the Army Corps of of Engineers Engineers to Congressman Van Deerlin regarding the status of the Flood Control, Route 54 Channel. COUNCIL CObBIENTS 27. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERA- At the meeting of Janaury 15, 1980, the City Council approved TION OF RESOLUTION NO. the resolution changing the wording to delete the word 9928 - NEGOTIATION FOR "retroactively" as it applied to the formula for the ADMA PROPERTY TAX EXCHANGES Company, Inc. Reorganization. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 9928 be reconsidered. "Retroactive" Clause Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the "spirit of compromise" regarding ADMA property in dropping the retroactive clause from the resolution (approved by Council on 1/15/80). On reflection, she now feels that this clause is appropriate; that the County has been in error in arriving at the formula; that the Council owes it to the citizens to get back any monies for the City due to the incorrect formula arrived at; and that it was premature to "give up" at this time. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -10- January 22, 1980 COUNCIL CO~ENTS (Cont.) Comments from Assistant Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that the County would City Manager not accept the conditional approval which dealt with a future negotiated settlement. ~r. Asmus added that the money the City will receive from this annexation (ADMA) will not come until fiscal year 1981-82. Motion to offer It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss and seconded by resolution as originally Councilman Scott to offer the resolution with the original proposed language (leave in the retroactive clause). Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilman Scott NOES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde Absent: None Meeting with Walker- Mayor Hyde said he and Councilwoman McCandliss met today Scott representatives with representatives of Walker-Scott to discuss plans for that store to be a part of the Chula Vista Shopping Center remodeling plans. Mayor Hyde indicated it was an interesting meeting and a more detailed report will be submitted at the Redevelopment A~ency meeting scheduled fer January 24, 1980. Federal Grants Councilman Co× noted the stafF's concerns this evening (Park Way Gym) regarding the number of forms that have to be filled out for federal projects. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Cmmcilm~n Gillow for staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature apprising the federal legislators of some of the specific prohlems in getting hids for projects that the City of Chula Vista is interested in developing utilizing federal Funds. Councilman Scott felt that before a letter is sent out, that the staff should submit a report to Council outlining exactly what is required, how complicated is it, what the requirements are, and is it fact, that the City does not get bids because it is so complicated. Motion restated It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the staff report back to Council on the problems the City is experiencing in getting bids for projects that are funded through the government with federal funds~ Tourism luncheon Councilman Cox complimented Councilman Gillow and his committee for the excellent luncheon held today. Councilman Gillow noted the work done by Gina Cesena and her secretary in doing ail the work getting the luncheon together; 105 people were in attendance. Union Oil sign Councilman Gillow reported that Union Oil Company has asked the service station owner at the corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street to remove the sign installed at his station. Councilman Gillow said the sign is somewhat unique for a service station but that it does blend in architecturally with the area. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -11- January 22, 1980 COUNCIL COMMENTS (Cont.) Motion For letter to It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilwoman Union Oil Company McCandliss and unanimously carried that a letter be written to Union Oil Company allowing the service station owner to keep the si~n statin~ that the Council Feels the sign Fits in with the neighborhood in that area. Councilman Scott questioned whether the sign meets the requirement of the sign ordinance. Director of Planning Peterson said he would check this out. Added to motion Councilman Gillow said he would include this in the motion - that "if it meets the sign ordinance requirements." Council- woman McCandliss agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Youth Commission Councilman Gillow commended the Youth Commission for the Christmas Project "job well done" in sponsoring their Christmas project for needy families. State of City Message The Council complimented the Mayor on the excellent presenta- tion. Council packets It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be directed to give a Council packet (agenda material) to all Council candidates up to the time of the April 8, 1980 election. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. and to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. City ~l~r~ ~)