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CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. September 18, 1979
A regular meeting, of the City Council of the City of Chula Vis~ta, California, was held on
the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 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, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Plannin
Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Community Development Director
Desrochers, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Financ
Grant, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, Special Counsel Reed, Administrativ
Analyst Swartfager
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent
prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Modifications to minutes Mayor Hyde noted that the minutes for the meeting of August
30 indicated on the third ballot that he had cast one vote
for Mr. Harris. He asked that this be corrected to reflect
one vote for Mr. Knox, making a tie vote with two votes for
Mr. Knox and two votes for Mr. Harris (Councilman Gillow
bein~ absent). In subsequent discussion, the vote was
changed and by concurrence of the Councilmembers present,
Mr. Harris was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commiss
In accordance with comments made by Mayor Hyde and Councilme
the City Clerk will correct the original minutes of Septembe
11, 1979, page 9, to indicate the correct captions for motio
regarding request for staff report on refinement of the
General Plan. ("Substitute motion" to read "Motion to docke
item for next meeting.")
Minutes approved with It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
modifications unanimously carried that with modifications as stated by
the Mayor, the minutes of August 30, September 6 and 11, 197
be approved as mailed.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None)
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Council recessed at 7:06 p.m. to the adjourned Redevelop
MEETING Agency meeting scheduled at this time.
MEETING RECONVENED The Council meeting reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
3A. RESOLUTION NO. 9771 On July 10, 1979 the Governor signed AB 405 which permitted
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF the merger of the Bayfront and Town Centre projects for fisc
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY purposes. Since that date, documents have been prepared
OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT/ relative to a sale of tax allocation bonds based on the
TOWN CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT strength of the merged projects.
PROJECTS 1979 TAX ALLOCATION
BONDS
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen See
Gillow, Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - September 18, 1979
3. ORAL C0b~UNICATIONS
James Matherly Mr. Matherly read a statement he presented to the Comprehens
402 Oaklawn Ave. Planning Organization in San Diego on September 17th, in
Chula Vista opposition to a proposed second border crossing. He suggested
this area be used for a state prison.
Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman reviewed the water and energy supply available
1670 Gotham St. for Southern California and referred to a letter written
Chula Vista to the Council Board of Supervisors by the Chairman of the
San Diego County Planning Commission in which he stated
San Diego began to exceed its share of water in 1974 and
the rate in increase continues. Mr. Coleman expressed his
strong concern regarding this matter and requested that the
Council take the lead in San Diego County by investigating
water conditions, and suggesting that a series of public
meetings be held to question representatives of the local
water districts.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR CITY The Sweetwater Union High School District and the Town Centr
ASSISTANCE FOR THE Business and Professional Association will sponsor the
ANNUAL STARLIGHT YULE Annual Starlight Yule Parade on November 26, 1979 starting
PARADE AND INVITATION at 6:00 p.m. They have requested that Third Avenue be
FOR COUNCILMEN TO RIDE blocked from "I" to "D" Streets and "H" Street from Second
IN THE PARADE to Fourth Avenue, and that "no parking" signs be posted for
the parade. Assistance is also requested from the Chula
Vista Police for traffic control.
Motion to approve request It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
subject to staff conditions unanimously carried that this request be approved with the
usual conditions as recommended by staff.
b. LETTER FROM CADILLAC Director of Planning Peterson referred to a letter addresseC
FAIRVIEW HOMES WEST to the Council from Cadillac Fairview Homes West concerning
the development of the Janal Ranch as a Planned Community
located easterly of Chula Vista City Limits. He noted that
representatives of Cadillac Fairview were present and would
like to address the Council.
Mayor Hyde acknowledged receipt of the letter received reda)
and said ali members of the Council had not had an opportunJ
to review it; however, it will be placed on the agenda of
October 2, 1979.
Ed Selich Mr. Selich said there may be a problem if it is not conside~
Cadillac Fairview Homes as the EIR will be before the Planning Commission on Septemt
26.
Mayor Hyde explained that the EIR will not jeopardize the
intent of their letter. Mr. Selich was agreeable to
returning on October 2 - the next Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
(Items 5 through 7) unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved
and adopted.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 9772 The Final Map for the Villa Antigua Condominiums has been
APPROVING FINAL MAP checked by the Engineering Department and found to be in
FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT conformity with the Tentative Map approved on August 7, 197!
NO. 79-20, VILLA ANTIGUA Hermosa Corporation, as owner, has paid all fees and
CONDOMINIUMS submitted all required documents.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - September 18, 1979
CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 9773 Pacific Scene, Inc. has completed the public improvements
ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE~.~NT~ in E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 4 in accordance with the
EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT Agreement approved by Resolution No. 8623 on May I0, 1977.
NO. 4 A final inspection was conducted on September 6, 1979 and
all improvements were found to be completed in accordance
with the plans and specifications and to the satisfaction
the City Engineer.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 9774 One of the conditions for the approval of Tentative Parcel
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Map No. 79-12 was for the owners to grant an easement for
FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES street tree purposes over: (1) a ten foot strip of land
FROM ROBERT PANKAU, HERMAN along the east side of Guava Avenue and (2) an eight foot
PANKAU, JR. AND MILDRED strip of land along the west side of Fourth Avenue. On
LIPEC August 28, 1979 Robert Pankau, Herman Pankau, Jr. and
Mildred Lipec granted the necessary easement to the City.
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
8. RESOLUTION NO. 9775 The 1979-88 budget provides for new CAL-OSHA approved
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING protective clothing for the City's fire fighters. The low
CONTRACT FOR PROTECTIVE bid by VIS Uniforms, Anaheim, California, meets specificati~
CLOTHING (FIRE DEPARTMENT) and is acceptable to the Fire Department. The purchase
price, including sales tax, is $6,043.59.
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
9. RESOLUTION NO. 9776 The various items were separated in the specifications
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING and bids were received on September 4, 1~79. Staff recommel
CONTRACTS FOR GROUND that contracts be awarded to low bidders as follows:
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Hayman Company for items 1, 5 and 6 in the amount of
$10,748.14; Chula Vista Lawnmower for item 2 in the amount
of $327.54; West point Industries for item 3 in the amount
of $655.08; San Diego Toro for items 4, 7 and 8 in the amoul
of $6,423.60 for a total of $18,154.36.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waiv
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Ahsent: None
10. RESOLUTION NO. 9777 Bids were received on August 22, 1979 and staff recommended
ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING that the Council: (1) Authorize the expenditure of
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION $76,185.96 from the following accounts: a. $46,159.96 fro
OF CURB, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, sidewalk ramps Account 632-6320-BG-52; b. $30~050.00 from
CROSS-GUTTERS, SIDEWALK RAMPS street and sidewalk improvements Account 632-6320-BG-49;
AND ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING (2) Accept bid and award contract to Sapper Construction
IN THE FEASTER AREA AND Company in the amount of $65,465.40; and (5) Authorize
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $8,346.80.
Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Sc
Gillow, Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - September 18, 1979
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 9778 On August 30, 1979 the Sweetwater Authority notified the
APPROVING /~qENDED AGREEMENT City that effective October 30~ 1979. billin~ charffes for
WITH SWEETWATER AUTHORITY sewer service fees will increase from 20{ to 25{ per
FOR SEWER SERVICE BILLING customer billing. The agreement anniversary date was
AND COLLECTION chan~ed from October to June to coincide with the fiscal
year, and the cancellation period was modified from 30 to
90 days. The additional cost for the 1979-80 fiscal year
is estimated at $3,090.
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
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
llA. RESOLUTION NO. 9779 In July 1979, by Resolution No. 9678, the Council authorized
AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 9678 payment of $3,000 per month through September 30, 1979 to
APPROVING PAYMENT TO the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District for fire
BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE protection services. This resolution extends the terms and
PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR conditions to November 1, 1979.
JOINT FIRE PROTECTION FOR
THE ADDITIONAL PERIOD FROM
OCTOBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 1, 1979
City Manager Cole said meetings are being held with the Fire
District and it is hoped a mutual understanding can be
reached by November 1.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waive
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: None
CONTINUED MATTERS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 9780 At the meeting of September 11, 1979 Council directed staff
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF to bring back a resolution for the purchase of a compact
VEHICLE FOR CETA PARK WARDEN pick-up truck with CETA funds for the Park Warden. The iow
AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE bid from South Bay Chevrolet is $4,649.00 (including sales
OF CETA FUNDS (Continued tax).
from 9/11/79)
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waive
by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. REPORT ON CHULA VISTA In a written statement, City Manager Cole reported that,
BAND REVIEW excluding costs associated with the operation of the Police
Reserves, the city cost for labor, equipment and barricade
rental would be approximatley $S40 to support the parade.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - S - September 18, 1979
13. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER (Cont.)
Staff concern regarding Development Services Administrator Robens said the entire
traffic problems and street width on Fourth Avenue will he required for the
inconvenience to public parade on Saturday morning (November 17) when there is
moderate to heavy traffic, and this may create inconvenience
to the public. He suggested an alternate time and date he
considered.
Motion to accept report - It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman
staff to work out problems Cox that the report he accepted and that the staff work out
with.parade~sponsors the particulars with the people involved.
Clarification of motion In discussion of the motion, Councilman Scott clarified that
the band review is approved in concept and that the people
working with the parade and organizing it are to get togethe:
with the staff to minimize the problems.
Motion carried The motion to accept the report and approve the band review
in concept carried unanimously.
b. STATUS REPORT ON At the Council meeting of August 14, 1979 staff was directed
CITIZEN SURVEY to contact the Comprehensive Planning Organization to seek
assistance in carrying out the citizen survey. In a
written report the City Manager said the CPO can assist in
many ways and the staff is evaluating alternatives of
completing this project, i.e., CPO assistance, use of San
Diego State University and/or hiring a consultant.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
c. FIESTA DE LA LUNA City Manager Cole reported that the Fiesta de la Luna
carnival will be located east of Tidelands Avenue - between
Tidelands Avenue and Rohr where Tidelands turns and becomes
,,J" Street.
d. REPORT FORTHCOMING ON Mr. Cole said there has been a lot of response to the
JOGGERS AND THE GOLF COURSE elimination of joggers on the Golf Course. The Parks and
Recreation Commission will be considering the Council's
proposal to allow jogging to continue on the south road
of the golf course at its meeting on Thursday and a report
should be ready for the Council on October 2.
Motion for report Mayor Hyde requested that the City Manager have a report at
the meeting on October 2 concerning enforcement of the polic
to keep joggers off the golf course and some plan to adverti
and promote the new joggers course.
e. ZONE 5 "STRIKE TEA~' Mr. Cole referred to the recent wild fire in the County and
CALLED UPON BY COUNTY said the County Mutual Aid called on Zone 5 to send out a
MUTUAL AID "strike team" consisting of firefighting personnel from
Chula Vista, National City and Coronado. It wa5 reported
that the team moved into the fire area and carried out a
difficult task very well.
f. DISCUSSION OF BAYFRONT Mr. Cole discussed the Tidelands Avenue issue and the need
DEVELOPMENT for this access in the Bayfront development. He commented
on the many meetings, time, effort and money expended with
the Coastal Commission "rules" being constantly changed.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - September 18, 1979
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
14. REPORT ON NATIONAL CITY In a written report, City Attorney Lindberg said Mr. Don
VS. CITY OF SAN DIEGO McLean has indicated it will not be his recommendation to
REGARDING ROUTE 252 the City of National City to pursue any litigation in an
(Continued from 9/11/79) attempt to enforce contractual obligations of the State or
the City of San Diego for the completion of Route 252
since the Courts have stated that abandonment of the projecl
by an agency cannot be revised and the project compelled by
the Courts.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
15. REPORT ON REDACTRON/Q-PAK A memorandum submitted to the Council by the City Attorney
WORD PROCESSOR was referred to staff for a recommendation regarding the
"Micro-computer Central Processing Unit to provide word
processing services for the Attorney's office." Due to the
differences of opinion concerning aspects of the equipment,
it was recommended that the Council refer this matter to
the City Manager and the City Attorney to be resolved.
Motion to refer to City It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman
Manager and City Attorney McCandliss and unanimously carried that this matter be
referred to both the City Manager and the City Attorney
for resolution of the problem.
16. REPORT ON MANPOWER TO On September 11, the Council briefly discussed the need to
REFINE THE GENERAL PLAN refine the General Plan and the staff that would be require~
to acco~lish the refinement. Staff was directed to place
the item on the docket for this meeting for further discuss:
Director of Planning Peterson referred to a memorandum
dated August 3, 1979 from the City Manager to the Council
discussing a variety of planning programs. He said this
would be a far-reaching program requiring a substantial
addition to the staff working for 1½ - 2 years. He then
commented on various aspects of a planning study: (1)
concentrating on narrowing the residential ranges in the
plan; (2) the effect on the City if MOntgomery area is
annexed as the result of the election in November; (3)
additional staff needed if a Community Planning Committee
is created for the Montgomery area; and (4) the need to
determine the magnitude of the plan and consider additional
manpower at the budget sessions.
Suggestion to postpone Councilman Gillow suggested that since the election is only
this matter until budget 6 or 7 weeks away, it would be best to wait and postpone
sessions this matter until the budget cycle.
Motion to accept suggestion It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded hy Councilman Co
of postponement and unanimously carried that Councilman Gillow's suggestion
be accepted.
17. REPORT ON SUGGESTED On April 24, 1979 presentations were made to the Council by
WITHDRAWAL OF CITY SUPPORT Dr. Peter Watry and Mr. Eugene Coleman urging withdrawal
OF SWEETWATER FLOOD CONTROL of City support of the Sweetwater Flood Control Project
CHANNEL while continuing support of Route 54 Freeway. Staff was
directed to review the written submissions and prepare a
report and the Car,ps of Engineers and CalTrans were invited
to submit their comments. Responses were received from the
Corps of Engineers and CalTrans and after evaluation of all
materials, the Community Development and Engineering
Departments outlined the City's commitments and justificati
for continued support of the flood control channel/freeway
project as now stipulated in various interagency agreements
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - September 18, 1979
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~NT HEADS (Cont.)
Support of County Board City Engineer Lippitt referred to a letter received from
of Supervisors Supervisor Tom Hamilton indicating support of the County
Board of Supervisors for the flood control project and
Route S4 freeway.
Peter Watry Dr. Watry made a presentation asking that the projects he
81 Second Ave. separated with Freeway 54 being completed and the flood
Chula Vista control channel eliminated as it is his belief the funds
for the channel will never be received. He questioned the
discount rate quoted of 3¼% and the benefits claimed for
the swimming hole to be created west of I-S. He again
asked that the Council withdraw support of the Flood Control
Channel as it is a "dead horse."
Brian Moore Mr. Moore said this is a joint project planned by the Army
Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers and CalTrans with resulting savings in
Los Angeles construction of both the channel and the freeway. He said
(Project Manager for it is his opinion they cannot be separated as the Sweetwatel
Sweetwater Flood Control Valley has a flood problem and construction affecting that
Channel) problem cannot be done unless the problem is controlled.
He commented on environmental problems encountered and said
as soon as they are resolved, it is their intent to proceed
as there is a need in the area for the combined projects.
Projects justified on In response to Dr. Watry's concern regarding the swimming
their own merits hole, Mr. Moore said the flood control project had to be
justified on its own merit and any recreation plan must als¢
be justified on its own merit.
In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde regarding the consequel
if the City should withdraw its support, Mr. Moore said the
CorpS of Engineers would have reservations about proceeding.
Chris Gulker, Economist Mr. Gulker discussed (1) the discount rate, describing the
Corps of Engineers difference in the "real interest rate" and a "nominal
interest rate" and explaining that the 3¼% is a valid rate;
(2) the cost factors and benefit/cost ratios; and (3) the
design calls for the channel to be excavated and the fill tc
be used to elevate the freeway and if this is not done,
there are major questions as to where the freeway can he
located.
Councilwoman McCandliss said she had reviewed the material
in the Council packets, but she had questions she would
like to research to get more information.
Motion to continue It was moved by Councilwoman McCandlias, seconded by Counci2
discussion until Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued
October 2 for two weeks (until October 2, 1979).
Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman said the cost of the channel has not Been
1670 Gotham Street determined and the need has not Been justified. He stated
Chula Vista the channel is being built to protect development on land
removed from flood plain zoning after the channel is complel
and suggested it would he more sensible not to build it
and not to allow development.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - September 18, 1979
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS (Cont.)
18. REPORT - THIRD AVENUE City Engineer Lippitt said that the Federal Highway
WIDENING PROJECT - "G" Administration approved the final Negative Declaration for
STREET TO "K" STREET the widening of Third Avenue on ~u~y 3, t979. Subsequent
steps in the process now required that the Council formally
approve the project and the final Negative Declaration.
In addition staff recommended that the Council (1) approve
design Alternate "A", a four-lane roadway with parking on
both sides; (2) approve the planting of Sycamore trees betwe
"¢" Street and "I" Street and Queen palms between "I" Street
and "K" Street; and (3) direct that a four-foot wide raised
median be installed between "H" Street and "I" Street with
a mid-block break at Shasta Street.
Bob Sennett Mr. Sennett made a slide presentation to the Council showing
Landscape Architect for various trees considered, the existing street tree areas,
the City and the trees that are being recommended. He noted that
ail the healthy palm trees will be relocated and not
destroyed.
Discussion of median City Engineer Lippitt described the raised median proposed
to prevent traffic conflicts, left turn pockets and parking.
Barry Crane Mr. Crane asked for consideration of the Council and staff
P. O. Box 80428 of the noise impact on the Saint Rose of Lima school should
San Diego the project be approved. He said they are still in oppositi
(Catholic Diocese of to the project, but will cooperate with the City with two
San Diego) requests: (1) that the removal of the existing curb and
construction of new curb be done at a time when there will
be minimum disturbance to the classes (non-school time);
and (2) that the Council consider relocation of the bus StOl
underneath the classroom window.
Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and
requests to staff unanimously carried that Mr. Crane's requests be addressed
to the staff and to solicit their full cooperation.
notion to approve staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox
recommendation with that the Council approve the staff recommendations with the
modification modification that the proposed divider alignment on Third
Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets be referred to the
Safety Commission for their comment and recommendation.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Gillow, McCandliss
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
19. REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE The Comprehensive Planning Organization Executive Director
PLANNING ORGANIZATION requested the City Manager to make comments concerning the
REGIONAL OUTDOOR parks listed in the Draft Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan.
RECREATION PLAN In response to this request, the Director of Parks and Recr.
ation reported that the County and City staffs are preparin
a draft joint powers agreement to construct four ballfields
in the Sweetwater Regional Park. In addition it was
recommended that the Council encourage the early developmen
of the remainder of the Sweetwater Regional Park and Otay
Reservoir, and that the City Manager forward these recom-
mendations to the CPO staff.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and
unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - September 18, 1979
MAYOR'S REPORT
Trash on freeway Mayor Hyde noted the excessive amount of trash that has
off-ramps collected around the off-ramps of 1-805 and "L" Street
which is unsightly.
Motion to refer trash It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
problem to City Manager and unanimously carried that the City Manager look into
this problem and see if he cannot find some way of coping
with cleanup in those areas.
Concern regarding staffing Mayor Hyde said he has a growing concern over the staffing
of Community Development of the Community Development Department.
Department
Motion for report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
and unanimously carried that the City Manager give a report
at the next Council meeting on how he plans to cope with
this problem.
Mr. Robens reported that Mike Welch's position is being
filled next Monday and in addition, with Mm. Boyd leaving,
a temporary replacement will be hired.
COUNCIL CO~B~ENTS
Motion to refer Mr. It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by
Coleman's comments under Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council
Oral Communications to ECC refer Mr. Coleman's comments (under Oral Communications)
to the Environmental Control Commission for their comment
and recommendation as to the hearing procedure he outlined.
Preparing for Councilman Cox announced that he and Councilman Gillow
Fiesta de la Luna will be growing a beard for the Fiesta de la Luna.
Disappointment expressed Councilman Cox expressed his disappointment regarding the
on Coastal Commission Coastal Commission decision regarding the Bayfront developm
decision
Concern regarding Councilman Cox said that the Mayor's Economic Advisory
Historical Sites Committee at their meeting last Thursday discussed the
historical sites in Chula Vista and that two of them may
be destroyed - the Greg Rogers House and Our House. He
suggested that the Council consider the possibility of
relocating one or both buildings on a portion of the Bayfrc
Motion to refer relocation It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilwoman
of buildings to City Manager McCandliss that (1) the City Manager be asked to check intc
for report the costs of relocating and the costs of restoration of
"Our House" and (2) that the City Manager discern the inte~
on the part of the property owner in donating the building
the City and to indicate the impact that such an action
would have on the developer's proposed development for the
"Our House" site, with a report back sometime soon.
Concern regarding costs Councilman Gillow spoke in favor of the motion; however, hz
questioned the cost of relocation and maintenance, noting
they may bo exorbitant.
Addition to motion - Councilwoman McCandliss suggested that the Grog Rogers hou~
motion carried also be included in the report. Councilman Cox agreed and
the motion carried unanimously.
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 10 - September 18, 1979
20. LEGISLATIVE CO~B{ITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Federal windfall The Legislative Committee noted it does not have the necessa:
profits tax expertise to determine an appropriate position on this
matter and recommended no action on the part of the City
Council.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Gillow and carried by a vote of 4-1 that the Legislative
Committee's report he accepted. (Mayor Hyde voted "No".)
b. AB 2 - Changes in This bill would mandate the release of persons arrested for
bail requirements for misdemeanors upon deposit of 10% of the scheduled bail amoun
misdemeanors which would apply only if the bail is over $150. This would
require bookkeeping and administrative costs to the Police
Department. The Legislative Committee recommended the City
oppose this bill and that appropriate legislators be contact
and advised of this opposition.
Motion to oppose AB 2 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilwoma
McCandliss that the. Council accept the report and support
the Legislative Committee's position (to oppose this hill).
Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion, stating that actions
of the Council should be directed to more important bills.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, McCandliss, Cox
Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Gillow
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. to the meeting
scheduled for Thursday, September 27, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in
the Council Conference Room, City Hall.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK