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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/09/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. September 11, 1979 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 Chamber, Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow (arrived late), ~og, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Services Robens, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Planning Peterson, Administrative Analyst Swartfager, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall 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 Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of Office to: Herbert Lemmons - Civil Service Commission John Harris - Parks and Recreation Commission Jerry Rindone - Library Board of Trustees (Counailman Gillow arrived at this time. ) b. RESOLUTION NO. 9764 Mayor Hyde praised the team for their enviable record of COMMENDING THE CHULA victory in winning the National Championship for four ou~ of VISTA BOBBY SOX TEAM the past five years. FOR THEIR FOURTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the text was read by Mayor Hyde, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow,C( Noes: None Absent: None c. RESOLUTION NO. 976S By this resolution, the Council commended Mrs. Brainard for COMMENDING NORMA her exemplary leadership of the Bobby Sox team making them BRAINARD FOR HER FINE the National Champions for the fourth time in the past five LEADERSHIP AS MANAGER years. OF THE CHULA VISTA BOBBY SOX MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - 1979 Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the text was read by Mayor Hyde, pass~ and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow,C( Noes: None Absent: None Recess At this time, the Council recessed to honor the players of the Bobby Soxers' team. Cake and punch were served in the Reception Room. The Council recessed at 7:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - September 11, 1979 5. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS a. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight discussed the "Course in City Government" which 117 Jefferson ~v~nue the staff put on in 1972 and asked that it now be repeated. Chula Vista Motion to refer to City It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandl: Manager and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager and ask him to repeat this program that was con ducted back in 1972, as suggested by Mr. Knight, with a repo: back to the Council in two weeks. b. Jack Harper Mr. Harper asked for permission and City help in sponsoring Chula Vista a Chula Vista Band Review on November 17, 1979 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Discussion Discussion followed regarding the cost of such an event; the number of bands participating - about 40; City's help in get ting a judges' stand, and police reserves; route of the parade. Motion to refer to the It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and City Manager unanimously carried that this request be referred to the Cit Manager for a report back at the next Council meeting as to the estimated cost, problems associated with the event, and staff recommendations. c. James Matherly Mr. Matherly read a speech he gave before the Metropolitan 402 Oaklawn Avenue Transit Development Board in San Diego on September 10, 1979 Chula Vista in which he asked them to "cancel contracts and go out of business" on the Tijuana heavy track passenger train. 4. WRITTEN CON[MUNICATIONS a. Request for waiver Chairman of the Fiesta, Mr. F. R. Phillips, requested a of fees for Fiesta waiver of all fees for the event scheduled to take place in de la Luna October. Request granted It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the request be granted subject to staff conditions. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 5. PUBLIC MEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN FOR TWO-STORY COM- MERCIAL STRUCTURE AT Referring to his written report, Director of Planning Peter. 712 "E" STREET IN THE son explained that the applicant has submitted a precise pl~ C-V-P ZONE - C. BROWN for the development of a 6,020 square foot parcel located o7 AND MATTHEWS the south side of "E" Street inunediately west of the Cavali~ Motel in the C-V-P zone on which it is proposed to construcl a two-story commercial structure with 12 offstreet parking spaccs. Planning Commission On August 22, 1979, the Planning Commission adopted the Recommendation Negative Declaration (IS-80-13) and recommended approval of the precise plan in accordance with their Resolution PCM-80 Analysis of proposal Mr. Peterson detailed the existing site characteristics, la~ use, architecture and proposed signs for the development. noted that one condition of approval was that the building and parking maintain a minimum 1d-foot setback from the property line. This was imposed to get additional landscap ins on "E" Street which is designated as a scenic route and a gateway to the City. Land uses .proposed Mr. Peterson noted the uses proposed for this development stating they were not generally allowed for a C-V zone: Beauty shop, liquor store (lst floor) and offices on the second floor. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - September 11, 1979 Wayne Schneitker Mr. Schneitker, architect of the project, discussed the ad- 230 Glover Avenue vantages of having a beauty parlor in order to meet the needs Chula Vista of the tourists. He added that he has documented evidence for the use of an easement and their right to it to use the adjacent driveway which now provides access to the bowling alley. Council discussion A general discussion ensued regarding the types of uses allowed in the C~V zone; the staffls recommendation of "stretching" these uses in order to accommodate the project; the easement needed for access; appropriateness of the development. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ia. RESOLUTION NO. 9766 Offered by Councilman Gillow, the reading of the text was APPROVING pRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fol- FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A lowing vote, to-wit: TWO-STORY CO~qERCIAL STRUCTURE AT 712 !'E'l AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott STREET IN THE C-V-P ZONE Noes: None Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - Councilman Scott noted that before the Council can consider CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE this development, it must first decide whether or not the PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF street will be vacated. This matter should be considered A TWO-STORY OFFICE concurrently with the precise plan and can be docketed for BUILDING AT 646 TELEGRAPH the next Council meeting. CANYON ROAD IN C-O-P ZONE Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow that this matter be put over until next week so that the Council can first take up the matter of abandoning the street. David Malcolm Mr. Malcolm said it was important to them that the office 683 Calma Place building be considered this evening. They have no objection Chula Vista to having the contingency of the street vacation imposed upo] the approval of the office building. Second withdrawn Councilman Gillow withdrew his second to the motion for the one week's continuance; therefore, the motion died for lack of a second. This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat noting the propert7 in question, adjacent land use and zoning. He dis- cussed the applicant's precise plan for the construction of a two-story 24,17S square foot office building on the 1.3 acre parcel. The applicant is proposing to construct a 31- foot high building and seeking relief from the 25-foot heigh limitation requirement. Also requested is that 20% of the required parking be compact spaces and that the 2½ foot high wall along the northerly property line adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road be eliminated. Planning Commission On August 22, 1979, the Planning Commission adopted the recommendation Negative Declaration (IS-80-5) and recommended approval of the precise plan in accordance with their Resolution PCM~80- Staff recommendation Mr. Peterson stated that the staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation, and in addition, recommends that the applioant be required to demonstrate that the mirrored facade will not pose a hazard to traffic on Telegraph Canyon Road -- such demonstration to be made prior to the issuance of a building permit. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - September 11, 1979 Condition #6 - Parking Spaces Councilman Cox questioned the practicality of imposing this condition: "All compact parking spaces shall be assigned to employees and marked accordingly." Mr. Peterson commented on the problems in trying to enforce the condition. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the staff's recommended condi- tion on the mirrored facade; how this was to be demonstrated angling the windows in such a way as to get less reflection from the sun; other buildings using this same type architec- ture. David Malcolm Mr~ Malcolm commented that should the vacation (of the stree' go through first and the office building be turned down, the applicant would have no access to the property and they woul. be forced to enter into a long-term lease with United Enter- prises, whereas, today they can have the use of the land for free. This necessitates having the building approved first, for financial reasons. Mr. Malcolm noted several buildings San Diego that have this same "mirrored facade" and that iitI is still allowing buildings with this type of glass to be built in that City. James Hobel Mr. Hobel remarked that they are planning to "over landscape 716 Anza Way the area. The trees that will be planted would be large Chula Vista specimen-type trees that will cover the problems of reflecti Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion for regular size It was moved by Councilman Scott that ail parking spaces be spaces regular size spaces required by ordinance. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to delete Condition It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman No. 6 Cox that anyone can park in that lot and not just the em- ployees -- to delete Condition No. 6: "Ail compact parking spaces shall be assigned to employees and marked accordingl) Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilm~n Scott, Cox, Gillow, Hyde Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None Motion to impose condition It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and regarding mirrored facade unanimously carried that the condition stipulated by the Planning Director with regard to the applicant demonstratin~ to the staff that the window surfaces will not create a safety hazard be ~e~ired ~s~a condition.. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9767 Offered by Councilman Cox, as amended, the reading of the APPROVING PRECISE PLAN FOR text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE the following vote, to-wit: BUILDING AT 646 TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD IN THE AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Scott, Gillow C~O-P ZONE Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 7. RESOLUTION NO. 9768 The Council is endorsing the Comprehensive Planning Organiz SUPPORTING COMPREHENSIVE tion Board's request supporting the change of name to the PLANNING ORGANIZATION NAME "San Diego Council of Governments" - SANCOG. However, the CHANGE AND OPPOSING Council is not endorsing adding four ex-officio members to ADDITION OF EX-OFFICIO the Board (1 - San Diego Unified Port District Board; 1 - MEMBERS THERETO representing the School Districts in the region; and 2 - representing the Special Districts in the region). Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - September 11, 1979 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, Councilmen McCandliss, Scott, Gillow, Co Noes: None Absent: None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9769 When Bonita Ridge Estates, Unit No. 3 (Map No. 8633) was APPROVING AND GRANTING approved and recorded, the developer failed to reserve an EASEMENT TO MLM DEVELOPERS easement over Open Space Lot 154 for access purposes for the INC. FOR ACCESS PURPOSES benefit of Lots 146, 147, 148 and 149. The easement now heir requested by California World Title Company in behalf of MLM Developers, Inc. is coincidental with a 30-foot general utility, sewer and access easement granted to the City in cot junction with the approval of Map 8633 and will provide the legal access to Lots 146, 147, 148 and 149 from Palm Drive. 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 9. RESOLUTION -- The Pinto automobile used by the CETA Park Warden to patrol AUTHORIZING LEASE OF the City's 30-plus parks and recreation facilities has now VEHICLE FOR CETA PARK accumulated over 110,000 miles and is no longer economical WARDEN AND AUTHORIZING to maintain. In order to provide the Park Warden with a EXPENDITURE OF CETA reliable vehicle during the coming year, staff recommended FUNDS that the Pinto be replaced with a mini pickup leased for a one-year period on a lease/purchase agreement using CETA fun Council discussion Discussion centered around the actual purchase of a vehicle rather than the one-year lease. Motion to purchase It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox that a resolution be brought back to the Council authorizing the purchase of a lease vehicle for the CETA Park Warden and authorizing the expenditure of CETA funds (in lieu of this present proposal). Discussion of motion Councilwoman McCandliss commented that 10% of the CETA funds ~rc used for administration. At this point, the City is spending at least that 10% to administer the program, and if there are some dissolutions that the City is taking federal money to purchase a vehicle, this is wrong because eventuall the City would have to use general fund monies to pay for th administration of the CETA program. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Gillow, Hyde Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None Further discussion Further discussion involved not filling the Park Warden position in mid-year; having the employee use his private vehicle and get reimbursed for the mileage. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9770 The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk held a pub]i( INTENTION TO SBT PUBLIC hearing on August 22, 1979 to hear testimony from all HEARING TO CONSIDER THE "designated employees" regarding their inclusion in the Con- CONFLICT OF INTEREST flict of Interest Code. The City Manager has made his CODE FOR THE CITY OF recommended changes in the Code and requested that the matt~ CHULA VISTA be set for public hearing on 0ctober 2, 1979. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was wa: by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following v, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes; None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - September 11, 1979 11. ORDINANCE - City Attorney Lindberg submitted a written report explaining AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL that the new ordinance eliminates the restrictive practices CODE RELATING TO THE of cities and makes it possible for anyone satisfying basic ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES financial, mechanical and safety provisions of the ordinance OF CONVENIENCE AND to enter into the field of providing taxicab service. The NECESSITY FOR THE OPERA- ordinance provides more stringent regulations relative to TION OF TAXICABS WITHIN insurance coverage, safety requirements and cleanliness and THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA - sanitary requirements. FIRST READING Discussion The Council held a general discussion to discuss and questio~ the various aspects of the ordinance. Mayor Hyde questioned the propriety of the wording of Section 5.54.050 (B): "Ail vehicles to be used ma7 be subjected to mechanical and safet) inspections ....... " Motion to change wording It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde to delete the word "may" and substitute the word "shall". Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hyde~ Cox, McCandliss Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: None Motion for bi-annual It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss and seconded by Mayo~ inspections Hyde to amend the second part of Section 5.54.050 (B): ("Said inspections may be renewed on an annual basis on the anniversary date of said two-year age limit.") to state that "Said inspections shall be renewed on a bi-annual basis on ti anniversary date of said two-year age limit." Discussion of motion Councilman Scott remarked that the one-year inspection makes more sense to start off with, and then with experience, if i is decided this was not necessary, the Council could then change it to a two-year inspection. Second withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his second; the motion died for lack of a second, Five-passenger vehicle Councilman Cox questioned the feasibility of limiting the vehicles to five-passenger ones. Motion to delete requirement It was moved by Councilman Cox that this sentence be deleted (Section 5.54.050 B): "All vehicles shall be limited to five (5) passenger vehicles, four~door sedan body styles." No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Thomas P. Harkins Mr. Harkins said he is the owner of "Clipper Express Cab 4376 Polk Company" - a 13-year old Volvo rated as a four-capacity San Diego, California vehicle. Mr. Harkins objected to the ordinance as (1) vague (2) arbitrary; (3) insensitive; (4) object to the certifical of necessity and convenience; (5) requirements are out of ii (6) delete the last sentence in the "Purpose and Intent" paragraph: "It is the intent of the Council that all taxi- cabs operating within the City shall be owned by the certifJ operator provided that that operator may for purposes of in. ternal organization of his operation lease said vehicles to a driver." City Attorney Lindberg stated that all references in the ordinance to "certificates of necessity and convenience" should be for "certificates" only. In response to the Mayor's explanation that the Council was trying to de-regulate the taxicab operations in the City an, allow more operators to come in, Mr. Harkins said he mia- interpreted the ordinance and had no objections. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - September 11, 1979 Bill Hilton Mr. Hilton declared that the staff should have consulted the Vice President taxicab industry before writing the ordinance. He cited Yellow Cab Company several aspects of the ordinance which he felt needed modifi- cation and/or deletions: (1) City inspecting the records of their company; (2) yearly safety inspections; (3) providing the City with certified copies of any leases; (4) clarifica- tion of the maximum rates for a calendar year; (5) having a City employee act as a passenger in the taxi to verify the accuracy of the charges. Mr. Hilton requested that the or- dinance be sent back to the City Manager and have him meet with the taxicab industry to go over these issues. Motion to refer to City It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council- Staff man Cox and unanimously carried that the ordinance be referrc back to staff and ask them to meet with representatives of the taxicab industry - the report to be brought back in one month. Ray La Duke, Taxicab Driver Mr. La Duke urgedthe Council to "stick to the inspections of 3433 University Avenue the vehicles." San Diego CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 12. ORDINANCE 1879 - This ordinance was approved and placed on first reading by AMENDING THE ZONING the City Council at its meeting of September 4, 1979. MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE PREZONING FROM A-8 TO R-3-P-8 FOR 15.14 ACRES AND TO C-C-P FOR 3.00 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF BONITA ROAD AND OTAY LAKES ROAD - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be placed reading and adopted on a second reading and adopted, and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox~ Myde~ Scott, Gillow Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None 13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Report on National City In a written report to Council, the City Manager referred to vs. City of San Diego the brochure submitted to the Council at the meeting of regarding Route 252 September 4, 1979 along with the showing of a 4-minute film supporting the construction of Route 252. The Council con- tinued this matter for one week to allow the City Attorney to obtain more information and advise them on the legal as- pects of joining in support of National City's action. City Attorney's statement City Attorney Lindberg stated that he was not able to con- tact the National City Attorney. He will do so this week and will report back to the Council at the next meeting. b. Council Conferences City Manager Cole presented the Council with an updated list of Council Conferences and topics. c. Bonita/Sunnyside Fire Mr. Cole said the next meeting is to be held on Friday at Protedtiofi ~istrict Meet- 4:00 p.m. (September 14, 1979) and asked the Council repres~ ing tives to be at City Hall at 3:30 p.m. so they can discuss t? negotiations. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - September 11, 1979 d. Executive Session It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called (at the close of the meeting) for personnel reasons. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 14. Report on request of Director of Parks and Recreation Hall submitted a report on Bonita Business and Pro- the Association's request for a waiver of all fees and for fessional Association assistance from the City for equipment and services. concerning the Bonitafest Parade Mr. Hall noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission is now completing its proposal for a fee structure recommenda- tion to cover these activities, and in the absence of such a policy at this time, he recommended that the parade be approved subject to staff conditions and that all permit fee be waived. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman recommendations Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and the staff recommendations be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Appointment of Betty Wright It was moved by Councilman S¢ott,~seconded by Councilman Cox to Human Relations Com- and unanimously carried to ratify the Mayor's appointment of mission Betty Wright to the Human Relations Commission. b. Appointment of Delegate It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman to National League of Cities Gillow and unanimously carried that Mayor Hyde be appointed Conference Delegate to the National League Conference to be held in Las Vegas in November. c. Appointment for It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde an~ Alternate unanimously carried that Councilwoman McCandliss be appointc Alternate to the National League Conference. d. San Onofre Tour Mayor Hyde said that Councilman Scott would be the only Councilman making this tour and noted the change in the meeting place: East parking lot in Fashion Valley. e. City Attorney's memo It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott an¢ re Code enforcements unanimously carried that the memo from the City Attorney re- garding Code enforcement on matters of parking of motorhome! etc.and regarding the prohibition of individual outdoor an- tenna systems for television or radio/ham operations be set for a Council Conference on October 25. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Memo from City Attorney It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott an, regarding redactron unanimously carried that this matter be docketed for the nel agenda and staff to bring back a recommendation. b. "Shared Co-Ops" Councilwoman McCandliss said she heard on a Los Angeles radio station that many communities in that area have come with condominium conversion ordinances of different types. There is a new approach called "Shared Co-Ops" -- buying shares into the condos and only shareholders are allowed to purchase the apartments. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde an unanimously carried that the staff look into this concept a see what action the Council should take, if any. The repor is due in one or two weeks. Supervisor Moore's speech Councilwoman McCandliss said she will be attending the meet the evening of September 12 sponsored by the Bonita Busines men's Association at which Supervisor Moore will speak. Jogging at Golf Course Councilman Cox noted that the jogging course at the golf course is to terminate as of October 4 and asked the City Manager for a report on this. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - September 11, 1979 Mr. Cole remarked that the Parks and Recreation Commission is also considering and making a report to the Council on this subject. Motion to keep southern It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox course open for joggers and unanimously carried that the southern part which is on the equestrian trail not be closed (for the joggers) until the Council receives the recommendation from the staff. Clarification of motion In answer to Councilman Cox's query, Councilman Scott indica~ that the intent of his motion was to keep the signs posted or the west end of the golf course; that October 4 is the cut-o] date for the joggers, but to allow them on the southern peri- meter of the course. Comments from the Director Mr. Hall declared that the golfers are against having the of Parks and Recreation joggers use this course. The joggers are cutting right down the middle of No. 3 (west end of golf course) and through No. 13~ darting in and out. Signs have been posted in this area notifying the joggers that citations will be issued after October 4, 1979. Mr. Hall then expressed his concern as to the actual enforce. ment of the ordinance -- who issues the citations -- is the Park Warden to be deputized? Refinement of General Plan Councilman Gillow discussed refining the General Plan which was a topic in the Management's Seminar held a few months ago. He said he has written a memo detailing the time element for this and one of the specific points to be ac- complished in September is to look into the manpower to get the project done; specifically, the need to consider hiring an outside consultant. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff -- the idea of beginning to look at the refine- ment of the General Plan, concentrating at this point on the manpower that is going to be required~ both from staff and any outside consultants that might be required. Motion to docket item It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott for next meeting and unanimously carried that this item be docketed for the next meeting. COUNCIL CO~ENTS 15. Legislative Committee City Manager Cole reported that the Legislative Co~nittee re Report on Assemblyman viewed SB 534 and recommended opposition to the bill because Deddeh's bill regarding it would allow the appointment of non-elected officials to the Metropolitan Transit the Board which was not the intent when the Board was es- Development Board tablished. Motion to oppose SB 534 It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council man Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendatio be accepted (oppose SB 534). Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at this time -z 10:13 p.m. The City Manager was designated Deputy City Clef and he reported that the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. /~t~nni; M. Ful~sz, City C~'e-rk ~