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.
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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