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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/09/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. September 4, 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 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, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Robens, Director of Plannin~ Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Fire Chief Longerbone, 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 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of August 23 and 28, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Councilman Gillow abstained on the minutes of August 23 as he was not present at that meeting.) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF TNB DAY a. OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Robert "Dusty" Rhodes was appointed to the Environmental Environmental Control Control Commission on August 23, 1979. Deputy City Clerk Commission Jane Diedrichs administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Rhodes b. CERTIFICATES OF Certificates of Recognition were presented by Mayor Hyde to RECOGNITION the following members of the Fee Schedule Committee in acknowledgement of their volunteer efforts in reviewing the City's master fee schedule: Leonard M. Moore, Kenneth G. Kolk, Myron Dalseth, Tom Horning, and Lloyd Hill. c. RESOLUTION NO. 9751 On August 8, 1979, the Fire Department personnel responded COMMENDING FIRE to a nitric acid tanker spill on the northbound "J" Street DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL on-ramp to the I-5 freeway. The resolution commends the Fire Department personnel for performing their duties in an exemplary manner. Mayor Hyde read the text of the resolution and presented it to Fire Chief Longerbone. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 3. ORAL CO~MUNICATIONS (None) 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. INVITATION TO RIDE IN The Chairman of the Fiesta de la Luna Parade invited the THE FIESTA DE LA LUNA Councilmembers and their spouses to ride in the annual PARADE ON OCTOBER 20, parade to be held on Saturday, October 20, 1979 at noon. 1979 Mayor Hyde and all Councilmembers indicated their intent to participate in the parade. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - September 4, 1979 WRITTEN CON~MUNICATIONS (Cont.~ b. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT On October 15, 1979, the Comprehensive Planning Organization OF THE 5TH SAN DIEGO (CP01 will be considering a position on a proposed Pipeline PIPE LINE 5 of the San Diego Aqueduct System. The Governing Board of the Sweetwater Authority requested Council support for the early construction of Pipeline 5 to assure that the water system continues to satisfy the region's water requirements. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Pipeline 5 Scott that staff be directed to prepare a resolution support! Pipeline 5. Mayor Hyde stated that information presented to CPO by their staff indicated that if the peripheral canal is not built, there will not be sufficient water available for a fifth pipeline and on that basis, the CPO endorsed Pipeline 5 contingent on the construction of the peripheral canal. Subsequently, it was recommended that CPO reconsider to allow time to determine whether all available information had been presented. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that this matter be continued to a Council Conference on September 27, 1979 and that the City Manager be asked to ascertain if there is any additional information that the Council would need to make a sound judgment on this matter. Substitute motion carried The substitute motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5 through 8) Items 5 and 6 deleted Mayor Hyde said he will pull Item No. 6 from the Consent from Consent Calendar Calendar. Councilwoman McCandliss asked that Item No. 5 also be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar (Items 7 and 8) be approved and adopted. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 97S2 On August 28, 1979 the Council authorized deferral of under- DEFERRING UNDERGROUNDING grounding utility services at 428 "F" Street ending concurre) REQUIREMENTS AT 428 "F" with the date that the district requires service conversion . STREET approximately 4 months. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9753 At the meeting of August 28, 1979 the Council authorized the AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN L & M Developers to institute proceedings in eminent domain ACTION FOR SEWER AND STORM to acquire a 10 foot sewer and storm drain easement. The DRAIN EASEMENT APPURTENANT resolution reflects the decision of the Council in the selec' TO VILLA SAN MIGUEL of the location and the revision of the description of the easement location. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) Mayor Hyde acknowledged Mr. Poynor's request to speak on Item No. 8. Mike Poynor, Attorney M~'. Poynor said the property owners are still in opposition 225 groadway to any condemnation. He stated they also wish to object to San Diego the hearing being closed at the last meeting, permitting sta: (Representing Mr. Ferreira to present comments and Mr. Ferreira and his englneer not & Milgen Investment) being permitted to respond to those comments as they feel there is a way to build the project so that condemnation is not necessary. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - $ - September 4, 1979 Mayor Hyde noted that the City Attorney advised at the last meeting that the remarks made by the City staff did not constitute new information to merit responses by participants. City Attorney Lindberg said that, for the record, he did recommend that the public hearing not he re-opened. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 9754 T.B. Penick and Sons, Inc., requested an extension of EXTENDING CONTRACT TIME, contract time based on delays in the delivery of the main THIRD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, electrical switchboard and the decorative street lighting "E" STREET TO "F" STREET, standards. Since the contractor made a reasonable effort PHASE ONE to meet the contract completion date, the City Engineer recommended that he be granted a 35-working day extension of time - to October 26, 1979. Council discussion Council and staff discussed the color selection and the delay caused by the paint manufacturer, delays caused by City initiated change orders, and delays in the delivery of light standards being beyond the control of the contractor. 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 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9755 On May 22, 1979 the subject Final Map and Subdivision APPROVING FINAL MAP AND Improvement Agreement was approved with the condition that SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT security documents, fees and required assurances be submitte AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA within 60 days. That time period expired. The developer TRACT NO. 79-14, TOWN indicated he is now in a position to comply with the conditi CENTRE - TOWNSITE TRACT imposed and asked that this be resubmitted to the Council. NO. 1 Map cannot be recorded City Attorney Lindberg said the map requires certain until all requirements additional signatures and bond requirements have not been are fulfilled completely fulfilled; however, he recommended that the Council approve the final map which will not be recorded un~il all the elements required are completed. Two resolutions to be Mr. Lindberg noted that two unanimous consent items have considered concurrently been presented to the Council (Items 8-A and 8-B) to be with approval of final considered concurrently with the approval of the final map (Items 8-A and 8-B) map. Item 8-A is a declaration of the Council that the signatures of two of the present owners and trust deed beneficiaries on those properties which have not yet been concluded in condemnation action need not be affixed to the final.map, and Item 8-B is an agreement which adds indemnifi cation of the Title Company which is guaranteeing the title on the map to hold them harmless by virtue of the omission of certain signatures. Mr. Lindberg said that with approval of the final map and the adoption of the two concurrent resolutions, construction may be able to start on September 10th. 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 Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - September 4, 1979 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS 8-A AND 8-B 8-A. RESOLUTION NO. 9756 Offered hy Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived AtFFHORIZING THE OMISSION by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following OF CERTAIN OWNER'S vote, to-wit: SIGNATURES AND SIGNATURES OF TRUSTEES AND/OR AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen BENEFICIARIES UNDER DEEDS Scott, Gillow, Cox OF TRUST FROM THE FINAL Noes: None MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT Absent: None NO. 79-14, TOWN CENTRE, TOWNSITE TRACT NO. 1 8-B. RESOLUTION NO. 9757 Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived INDE~NIFYING TITLE INSURANCE hy unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following AND TRUST COMPANY AND vote, to-wit: HOLDING THEM HARMLESS FROM ANY LIABILITY WHICH MIGHT AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen ARISE BY VIRTUE OF THE Scott, Gillow, Cox OMISSION OF CERTAIN OWNER'S Noes: None SIGNATURES AND SIGNATURES Absent: None OF TRUSTEES AND/OR BENEFICIARIES UNDER DEEDS OF TRUST FROM THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 79-14, TOWN CENTRE, TOWNSITE TRACT NO. 1 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9758 In May 1979, the Council approved plans, specifications and APPROVING AGREE~NT FOR cost estimates for the Walnut Avenue 1911 Act Assessment PURCHASE OF AN EXISTING Diatrict No. 79-1 which entail the purchase (at a cost of FORCE MAIN SEWER IN WALNUT $2,000) of existing 4" PVC force main located along Walnut AVENUE Avenue constructed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Kroeger. In August 1979, by Resolution No. 9720, the Council awarded the contract for the construction of the street and sewer improvements and the City Engineer is now recommending that an agreement be executed with Mr. and Mrs. Kroeger for the purchase of the force main sewer. 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 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9759 On August 8, 1979 bids were received for the construction of ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE a material slab and walls at the Public Works Center: (1) CONSTRUCTION OF RETAINING DIVISION 1 - Masonry concrete block retaining walls and WALLS (DIVISION 1) AND (2) DIVISION 2 - 8" thick P.C.C. slab. Staff recommended REJECTING BIDS FOR THE (1) that the City Council accept the bids and award the CONSTRUCTION OF MATERIAL contract to Callahan Bros. (low bidder) in the amount of SLAB (DIVISION 2) AT THE $19,847.25 for D~vision 1, retaining walls; and (2) reject tt PUBLIC WORKS YARD bids for Division 2, 8" thick material slab as there are insufficient funds available to contract the entire project. In answer to questions from the Council concerning the recommendation to reject the bid on Division 2, City Enginee~ Lippitt explained the effect of inflation on the costs and stated staff did not feel justified in asking for an additional appropriation of $23,000+ for construction of the slab floor at this time. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - September 4, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 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 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9760 In Octohez 1978, the Council approved an agreement with APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT Transit Ads Incorporated (effective November 1, 1978 to TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN June $0, 1980) to provide advertising on the outside of ail THE CITY AND TRANSIT ADS CV Transit buses. The South Coast Organization Operating INCORPORATED Transit (SCOOT) Joint Powers Agency replaced the City as the operator of CVT on August 6, 1979 and will take over the current City/Transit Ads advertising services contract. 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9761 On July 24, the Council approved a contract with SCOOT for APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN the provision of transit service in the City. The Joint THE CITY AND THE SOUTH Powers Agency agreement states that SCOOT shall contract COAST ORGANIZATION OPERATING with the City for administrative services and with the City TRANSIT (SCOOT) FOR PROVISION and County jointly for the planning of activities and progra~ OF PERSONAL SERVICES 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 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9762 The Transit Coordinator recommended awarding of a marketing APPROVING CONTRRCT BETWEEN service contract to Benedict Communications, to inform the THE CITY AND BENEDICT community in positive ways that CVT can perform a service COMMUNICATIONS FOR for them. MARKETING SERVICES FOR FY 1979-80 In answer to a query from Councilman Cox as to how the funds will be monitored, Development Services Administrator Robens said that no funds will be spent without staff knowledge and all funds will be closely monitored. 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 Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - September 4, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cont.) 14. REPORT AND RECO~NDATION On August 14, 1979 the Council declared its intent to FROM PLANNING COMMISSION prezone the 3.00 acres at this comer to C-C-P and the FOR A CHANGE OF PREZONING remaining 15.14 acres to R-3-P~8. As required by City Code, FROM A-8 TO R-3-P-8 FOR the matter was referred to the Planning Commission for a 15.14 ACRES AND TO C~C-P report prior to adoption of the ordinance by the Council. On FOR 3.00 ACRES LOCATED AT August 22, the Commission recon~ended that the property be THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF rezoned to C-C-P and R-3-P-8 based on their feeling that BONITA ROAD AND OTAY LAKES the zoning should be brought into conformance with the ROAD General Plan. 14a. ORDINANCE NO. 1879 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be AMENDING THE ZONING MAP placed on first reading and that the reading of the text TO CHANGE THE PREZONING be waived by unanimous consent. FROM A-8 TO R-3-P-8 FOR 15.14 ACRES AND TO C-C-P FOR 3.00 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BONITA ROAD AND OTAY LAKES ROAD - FIRST READING Speaking against ordinance Councilwoman McCandliss spoke against the ordinance, stating she did not believe there is a need in Bonita for more commercial zoning and other planning buffering techniques might be more effective in this area. Ordinance placed on The motion to place the ordinance on first reading carried first reading by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1878 - Interim Ordinance No. 1869 established "Senior citizens' AA~NDING CHAPTERS OF THE housing developments" as unclassified uses, allowing them MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO in several zoning districts under the conditional use permit SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - procedure. Ordinance No. 1878 defines "senior housing SECOND READING AND ADOPTION developments" and will govern their location and estahlishme~ by creating permanent zonal regulations. It was placed on first reading at the meeting of August 28. Motion to place ordinance It was moved by Councilman Cox that the ordinance be placed on second reading and on second reading and adopted, and that the reading of the adoption text be waived by unanimous consent. Speaking against ordinance Councilman Scott spoke against the ordinance, stating it is loosely drawn and is not an effective ordinance. He expressed concern that it will create problems. Motion carried The motion to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion for deviations from It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott normal zoning requirements and unanimousl7 carried that, when processing projects in be justified for senior which the new standards for senior housing developments housing developments are considered, the staff be directed to itemize each departure from normal building zoning requirements that may] recommended in the plan and that justification for such de- parture - or deviation therefrom be explained and justified, and that this be a standard procedure. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - September 4, 1979 16. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON CPO NAME The Comprehensive Planning Organization Board asked that CHANGE AND ADDITION OF each member city consider an amendment to the CPO Joint EX-OFFICIO MEI~ERS Powers Agreement that would change the official designation of "CPO" to the "San Diego Council of Governments" (SANCOG). A second matter pertains to adding four ex-officio members to the Board as follows: One member from the San Diego Unified Port District; one member representing the School Districts within the region; and two members representing Special Districts within the region. Staff recommended that the Council indicate agreement to the name change and that the Council support the proposal to provide for 4 ex-officio members as indicated. Objection to designation Councilman Scott said he has no objection to the name of ex-officio members change, but he expressed his strong concern regarding the designation of the various entities as "ex-officio" members as being the first step toward expanding the Board with over-representation from the districts. Motion for resolution in It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and support of name change unanimously carried that staff be directed to prepare an appropriate resolution supporting the name change. Motion not to endorse It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman ex-officio members Gillow that the Council not endorse the addition of ex-offici members for CPO or SANCOG. Councilman Scott stated that members of the districts do have an opportunity to give input to the group and they are presently well represented either by the cities or by the County. Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion commenting that there arc many matters from various bodies in submitting requests for Federal funding projects, etc., that must clear CPO and it would be wise to have someone from these bodies at the regula meetings, especially the Port District which has far~reachin~ regional implications. Motion carried The motion not to support ex-officio members carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None Mayor Hyde asked that an appropriate resolution be prepared to formalize this action also. b. REPORT ON NATIONAL City Manager Cole distributed a brochure to the Council CITY vs CITY OF SAN prepared by the committee supporting the construction of DIEGO REGARDING ROUTE Route 252 and said a 4-minute movie was available for Council 252 viewing which was financed by National City. In response to a query from Mayor Hyde, City Engineer Lippitt said the Engineering Department is supportive of the position of National City. City Attorney to In answer to Mayor Hyde's question as to legal advice, report next week City Attorney Lindberg said he has not had an opportunity to discuss this matter with Mr. McLean (of National City) but would be able to report back next week. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - September 4, 197~ REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER (Cont.~ The Council viewed the 4-minute movie outlining the desirability and benefits in completing Route 252. Item 16b continued one week It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to the meeting next week. Request for Executive City Manager Cole asked that the Council hold an Executive Session Session to discuss personnel matters relating to the Montgomery Annexation and the Fire Protection District personnel. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and Session unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held as requested. MAYOR'S REPORT Appointments to Mayor Hyde announced that at the meeting of August 30, 1979 Commissions Mr. Herb Lemmons was appointed to the Civil Service Commissi~ and Mr. John Harris was appointed to the Parks and Recreatim Commission. Jerry Rindone appointed It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and to Library Board unanimously carried that Mr. Jerry Rindone be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees. Dave Knox appointed to Mayor Hyde said there are two vacancies on the Safety Safety Commission Commission and that he appointed Mr. Dave Knox to fill one of these vacancies. Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman appointment Gillow and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mr. Knox be ratified. City tour by Council Mayor Hyde referred to the tour of the City taken by the Council on Saturday, September 1. He said an area of concern is the condition of the industrial park on Main Street which has deteriorated substantially. Motion for staff to take It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow appropriate action to and unanimously carried that the City Manager and staff look improve conditions at into the matter and take whatever action is necessary to industrial park improve this situation, with a report back to the Council. Deadline for civic Mayor Hyde reminded the Councilmembers that nominations for awards September 11 civic awards will be needed hy the next Council meeting on September I1. COUNCIL COMMENTS Proposed Energy Mobilization Councilman Cox said a communication has been received from Board the National League of Cities concerning President Carter's proposed Energy Mobilization Board (EMB). They report that the House Commerce Subcommittee on Energy has made major changes in the proposal in order to allow the EMB tO waive substantive as well as procedural requirements of existing and future laws at the federal, state, and local level. The League of Cities is asking that this portion of the bill be opposed as being dangerous to municipal governments. Representative Tim Wirth (Colo.) will offer an amendment to limit EMB's authority solely to waiving procedural requireme and the NLC is asking that the amendment be supported. The Legislative Committee concurs with the NLC requests. Held Tuesday -7:00 p.m. - 9 - September 4, 1979 COUNCIL COM~NTS (Cont.) Motion to contact It was moved hy Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde Congressman Van Deerlin that the Council contact Congressman Van Deerlin and state its support of the Wirth amendment and express opposition to the Bill in its present form. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott that this matter be filed. No second to substitute The substitute motion died for lack of second. motion Motion restated Mayor Hyde suggested that the main motion be restated to and carried indicate the Council does go on record as supporting the bill establishing an Energy Mobilization Board provided, and only provided,that portion of the bill which authorizes the EMB to waive substantive requirements of federal, state or local laws is removed from the bill. Councilman Cox agreed and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow, McCandliss Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Staff to draft letter Mayor Hyde asked that staff prepare an appropriate letter to the City's Congressional representatives, Congressman Van Deerlin, Senator Cranston and Senator Hayakawa, stating this position. Debris from old building In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, Development Service to be removed this week Administrator Robens said the contractor has indicated the debris from the old Personnel Office will be removed sometime this week. He has had equipment and personnel problems which should be resolved shortly. Mr. Robens said the City does not have the equipment to do this work. Debris on sidewalk Mayor Hyde asked that the debris on the sidewalk of the pathway through the park be cleared. Staff will check on this immediately. Weeds on Fourth Avenue Councilman Cox called staff's attention to the weeds between the sidewalk and the curb on Fourth Avenue in the area next to General Roca Park which would be the responsibility of the City to remove. Councilman Scott referred to a Bill supported by Assemblyman Deddeh on not having elected officials on the Metropolitan Transit Development Board in an attempt to retain Ms. O'Conn( on the Board. He expressed his concern about having private citizens on the MTDB. Motion for recommendation It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and from Legislative Committee unanimously carried that the Legislative Committee look into this and come back next week with a recommendation. Concern regarding proposed Councilman Scott expressed his concerns regarding the propos~ attitude survey employee attitude survey and asked the status of this matter City Manager Cole said staff has not reproduced the survey pending review by the Council and subsequent distribution. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 18 - September 4, 1979 COUNCIL CO~ENTS (Cont.) Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the ramifications of the survey, whether it will be beneficial, the importance of good morale, whether pitfalls have been considered in dealing with employee groups, and suggestions that staff give this further study. Suggestion for legal Councilman Gillow spoke in favor of the survey, but opinion suggested the City Attorney review it to determine if there are any legal problems. Motion to schedule survey It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilwoman for Council Conference McCandliss that this matter be scheduled for a Council Conference and that the CSty AttOrney, and other appropriate personnel, and employee group representatives be asked to make comments. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning consideration of this matter at a Council Conference and it was the concurrence of the Council that the survey be held as staff "working papers" and not distributed until the meeting is held and staff recommendations made. Motion carried The motion to schedule the employee attitude survey for a Council Conference carried unanimously. Request for Chamber of City Attorney Lindberg said he had distributed to the Counci Commerce and Taxpayers copies of the argument in favor of Proposition "G" relative Association to join in to the Mayor's salary, but as it was completed late in the argument in favor of day, he was unable to get concurrence of the Board of Direct Proposition "G" of the Chamber of Commerce and the Taxpayers Association. H asked that the Council take action as a courtesy, if the Chamber and Taxpayers Association wish to join in the argument, that their signatures be affixed at a later time on the argument in favor of this preposition. Motion to approve reques~ It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconSed hy Council Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney's request be granted. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session for personnel matters at 8:32 p.m. The Deputy City Clerk was excused and City Manager Cole reported that the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled concurrently with the Redevelopment Agency on September 6, 1979 and to the regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 1979. DEPUTY CITY CLERK