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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/08/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. August 28, 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, Director of Personnel Thorsen, City Librarian Simon, Administrative 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 Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried 3-0 that the minutes of the meeting of August 21, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. (Councilmen Gillow and Cox abstained as they were not present at the meeting.) 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY RESOLUTIONS (a through g) Mayor Hyde read the essence of each resolution commending RECOGNIZING RETIRED BOARD retired members of various Boards and Commissions for their AND CO~4ISSION MEMBERS dedicated services to the City and presented each member with a plaque. RECESS The Council called a recess at 7:20 p.m. for the former Board and Commission members' fete. The meeting reconvened at 7:3S p.m. Resolutions offered The following seven resolutions (a through g) were offered by Councilman Scott: a. RESOLUTION NO. 9736 Joel Swicord, Civil Service Commission (2/6/73 - 6/30/79) b. RESOLUTION NO. 9737 James H. Hodgson, Board of Ethics (S/9/67 - 6/30/79) c. RESOLUTION NO. 9738 Mary Taylor, Human Relations Commission (2/18/69 - 6/30/79) d. RESOLUTION NO. 9739 Joan Roseman, Library Board of Trustees (7/3/73 - 6/30/79) e. RESOLUTION NO. 9740 Standlee McMains, Parking Place Commission (4/12/71 - 6/30/7 f. RESOLUTION NO. 9741 John Anderson, Parks [ Recreation Commission (1/20/55 - 6/30 g. RESOLUTION NO. 9742 Ernest S. Arnold, Safety Commission (2/17/70 - 6/30/79) The resolutions were passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Clarence Knight Mr. Knight questioned the status of the improvements along 117 Jefferson Avenue rearney Street where one driving lane was deleted between Chula Vista Church and Third Avenues. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - August 28, 1979 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) Improvements can he City Engineer Lippitt stated that the area is not in the initiated after 3rd Block Grant area and was not eligible for those funds. When Avenue is completed %~aird Avenue is constructed, more than 50% of the block will be in and action can be initiated at that time for the property owners to start improvements Project to start in Mayor Hyde noted that the improvements of Third Avenue will last quarter of 1980 begin in the Spring of 1980 and as soon as the street is widened and improvements completed, the Kearney Street project will be undertaken - approximately the last quarter of 1980. James Matherly Mr. Matherly requested that the Council change its position 402 Oaklawn and oppose the Tijuana "trolley". He read a statement he Chula Vista presented to the Metropolitan Transit Development Board on August 27 in opposition to this proposed passenger train. 4. WRITTEN CO~OIUNICATIONS a. REQUEST TO ENFORCE The Chula Vista Men's Golf Club submitted a petition NON-JOGGING POLICY requesting that the Council implement the recommendation of AT CHULA VISTA the staff to prohibit t~espassing by joggers and others MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. City Manager Cole reported that the new jogging course in Re Park and Sweetwater Regional Park will be open on Septembe~ 10; signs will be placed on the peripheral road of the Golf Course directing joggers to the new course and warning that citations will be issued after October 1, 1979 for trespassJ on the Golf Course between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilwoman staff recommendation McCandliss that the recommendation of the City Manager be and send letter accepted and a letter be addressed to the President of the organization informing him of the plans for the opening of the jogging course. Question on allowing Councilman Gillow questioned having horses allowed on the horses on south trail south trail, but not joggers. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Motion for staff to It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman review policy on Gillow that allowing horses on the south side be referred jogging trail to staff to see if there is a possibility, or if it is desirable, to amend the policy to utilize the south equestri trail for a jogging trail also. Parks and Recreation Mayor Hyde suggested that this also be referred to the Park: Commission included and Recreation Commission. Councilman Scott included this in motion in his motion. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss that as a component of the motion that a report be made on the hazard created by the horse traffic, if any, with the possibility that horseback riding and jogging be banned. No second to amendment The motion for amendment died for lack of a second. Addition to main motion - Councilman Cox asked if the status of the City's liability motion carried could be included in the report. Councilman Scott agreed go add this to his motion. Councilman Gillow agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - August 28, 1979 WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS (Cont.) b. PETITION FROM PLAYMOR A petition signed by more than 68 resident5 of the Playmor II CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTS II Condominiums was received aaking that measures he taken FOR MEASURES TO CORRECT to correct a traffic hazard to small children at play due t¢ HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed on Rancho Drive. CONDITION ON RANCHO DRIVE It was suggested that (1) a center line be painted on Ranch¢ Drive; (2) a sign be posted reading "Caution: Children at Play," and (3) police surveillance he increased. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox staff and Safety Commission and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff and the Safety Commission for comment and recommendation. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE 5. PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Hyde announced that the public hearing was closed at CONSIDERATION OF CONDEMNATION the meeting of August 14, 1979, and no further testimony ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH would be taken this evening unless it is necessary to VILLA SAN MIGUEL DRAINAGE introduce new evidence. AND SEWER EASEMENT By unanimous consent of those present, the Council had continued action on this matter for two weeks to give staff an opportunity to review Mr. Ferreira's proposed plan and to ma~e a recommendation. Councilman Cox reviewed Councilman Cox said he has listened to the tapes of the tapes and will participate meeting of August 14 on this matter, met with Mr. Lippitt in Council action and reviewed the maps prepared by Mr. Ferreira, and has been advised by the City Attorney that he can participate in the discussion and action on this item. Discussion of City Engineer Lippitt, using the transparency, described alternatives in detail three proposals presented for the easement and also discussed the redesign of the L & M Development which would require no sewer easement over Mr. Ferriera's propertI Easement Proposal No. 1 was the original one, requested by the L & M developers along the westerly property line of Mr. Ferriera's property. Proposal No. 2 was the one presented at the public hearing by Mr. Ferriera and general is located in the proposed driveway for the parking lot of Mr. Ferriera's development going easterly directly to the easterly property line of his development and then north near the easterly property line to the road. The third proposal was similar to the second proposal but was adjacen to the south property line of Mr. Ferriera's property and parallel to Proposal No. 2. It joined Proposal No. 2 at the east edge of the property. Mr. Lippitt then discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each proposal. He indicated that the redesign of the project was not a feasible alternative for the reasons that 1) it would require a drainage easement anyway; 2) it would destroy many stately trees that the present plan preserves thus not being environmentally sensitive and 3) from a land planning standpoint, it had strong objections from the Planning Department. Proposal No. $ had the advan as the one most preferred by Mr. Ferriera, the property owner, and should the proposed project be redesigned would cause less severance damage than would Proposal No. 2. The disadvantages of Proposal No. 3 were that it would cost $60,000 more than Proposal No. 1: would be constructed under a carport which is not in conformance with the City Code and would be more difficult to maintain by City crews. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - August 28, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE (Cont.) Discussion of Proposal No. 2, the easement in the driveway portion, had alternatives (cont.) the advantages that it would be easier for City crews to maintain, was the best suited for Mr. Ferriera's proposed development, but it also had the disadvantage that it would be more costly to build ($60,000) than the Proposal No. 1 easement. The advantages of Proposal No. 1 (the applicant'srequest) are that (1) it is the least costly; (2) the shortest route and also requires the lease amount of property; (3) would probably be the recommended solution if Mr. Ferriera's prope was not planned as proposed. The disadvantages of this vroposal are (1) that if Mr. Ferriera's project is construct as planned, the sewer drainage lines would be constructed underneath patios, fences and wails, otc.i~ would be more difficult to gain access; (2) Mr. Ferriega~s b~i~l~ings would have to be moved out of the easement; thereforO~ he ma7 lose units because ~f this; and (3) it would be difficult to gain access at the northwest corner of the easement. since that ar. would be landscaped rather than paved. Staff recommendation In summary, Mr. Lippitt said he recommended, based upon (1) the priority needs of the City (access); (2) Mr. Ferriera's needs and right to develop his property under City Codes and (3) the needs of the developer (L & M)i that they needed an easement across Mr. Ferriera's property, that the Council should approve for condemnation Proposal No. 2. In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Lippitt said this easement would be more costly to the developer by approxi- mately $60,000. Suggestion for 10' Councilman Cox noted the proposed easement is a fifteen easement foot easement and asked if this could be a ten foot easement Ten foot easement City Engineer Lippitt said the minimum easement required sufficient by the City Code is a ten foot easement, and if properly constructed, a ten foot easement would be sufficient. He said if the staff recommendation is approved, a new resoluti would have to be brought back due to the need for a legal description for this alignment. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation - Cox and unanimously carried that the staff bring a resolution to be resolution to the City Council using a ten foot easement brought back on what has been described as the "second alternative" - the one recommended by the staff - to be brought back at the next meeting. Sa. RESOLUTION - (New resolution approving alternate easement to be brought CONSENTING TO THE back next week.) ACQUISITION OF ~N APPURTENANT EASEF~NT IN PROPERTY AT VILLA SAN MIGUEL BY ~ANS OF EMINENT DOMAIN 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF AMEND~NT opened the public hearing. TO THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS Director of Planning Peterson noted that interim Ordinance AS CONDITIONAL USES IN No. 1869 established "Senior citizens' housing developments" CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AND as unclassified uses, allowing them in several zoning distri COMMERCIAL ZONES under the conditional use permit procedure. The proposed amendment et the Code is designed to implement the statement of General Plan policy by defining "senior housing develop- ments,'' and govern their location and establishment by creat permanent zonal regulations. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - August 28, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE (Cont.) On July 25, 1979 the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration on IS~79-66 and recommended that the amendment be approved in accordance with their Resolution PCA-79-13. Mr. Peterson said he concurs with this recommendation. Suggestion for staff Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern that without to develop standards standards for minimum square footage, maximum densities, etc the City may in the future have housing developments that are undesirable. She suggested it might be appropriate to have staff develop such standards. Speaking against ordinance Councilman Scott spoke against the ordinance as being a strongdeViation from the Code and for which no need has been demonstrated. Safeguards Mayor Hyde called attention to the safeguards in the ordinance having the Council make t~e final decision on recommendation of the staff and Planning Commission, and noted that there are different requirements for iow-income highrise facilities for seniors. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 6a. ORDINANCE NO. 1878 It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed on AMENDING CHAPTERS 19.04, first reading and that the reading of the text be waived 19.54 and 19.58 OF THE by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING vote, to-wit: TO SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOP- MENT - FIRST READING AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Gillow, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 7. PUBLIC HEARING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF THE opened the public hearing. DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD UTILITY SERVICES Anthony Schools is presently remodeling the building locatec AT 428 "F" STREET, ANTHONY at 428 "F" Street. The building is currently being served SCHOOLS by overhead utility lines and Anthony Schools requested a deferral of the undergrounding requirements. The City Engineer recommended approval since the subject property is within an existing Undergrounding District which is scheduled for conversion by December 18, 1979; therefore, in effect this becomes a four-mouth deferral. Bill Ims, Vice president Mr. Ims expressed his concern that the wording of the Anthony Schools resolution might change the liability for the requirement 1420 Sundale Road from the property owner to the tenant. He agreed that the E1 Cajon undergrounding be done by the December dates, but asked thal the wording not indicate this is a condition for the school to have an operating permit. Owner's responsibility City Attorney Lindberg said the resolution will not refer t¢ to underground the lessee as the responsibility is that of the owner. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion for resolution to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox be brought back and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to bring back a resolution approving deferral of the undergrounding of overhead utility services at 428 "F" Street until such time as the undergrounding has been completed and the propel is ready to be hooked up. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - August 28, t975 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9743 The Council granted an extension to August 29, 1979 of the GRANTING A 26 DAY contract with Perry Electric Company to install the traffic EXTENSION FOR THE signal system. This project will require 20 working days INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC after the roadway is completed to install detector loops, SIGNALS ON TELEGRAPH make electrical connection~ and for adjustment/testing. CANYON ROAD AT PASCO Staff recommended that a 26 day extension be granted to the DEL REY AND AT BRANDYWINE contractor to complete this project - extending the contract AVENUE to September 24, 1979. 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 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9744 The Final Map for Chula Vista Tract No. 79-03, Town Centre APPROVING FINAL MAp Townhomes (formerly Del Mar Villas) has been checked hy the FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT Engineering Department and found to be in conformity with NO. 79-03, TOWN CENTRE the Tentative Map approved by the Council by Resolution 9492 TOWNHOMES on February 13, 1979. The owners have paid ali fees and suhmitted ali required documents. 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 10. P~SOLUTION NO. 9745 A petition and waiver was filed in the office of the City ACCEPTING PETITION FOR Clerk on August 6, 1979 requesting that an Improvement Act STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN Assessment District be formed in the 000 block of Las Flores THE 000 BLOCK OF LAS Drive. The petition was signed by owners representing FLORES DRIVE FROM "D" 68.22% of the proposed district area. The petition included STREET NORTHERLY TO THE lot grading which cannot be included in the District. The CITY BOUNDARY FOR THE sewer construction is currently budgeted in the Capital FORMATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT Improvement Program and staff outlined the advantages why ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT this should be completed soon and then establish a reim~ bursement district for sewer costs. 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9746 The resolution appropriates the amount of $600 for assistan¢ APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF in financing a Youth Symphony trip to Scotland - providing $600 FOR THE SAN DIEGO they give a mini-concert sometime in conjunction with the YOUTH SYMPHONY (Continued City's summer concert series. from 7/24/79) Resolution offered Offered by Councilwoman McCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - August 28, 1979 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.) Speaking against Councilman Scott spoke against the resolution as he did resolution not feel this was an appropriate use of taxpayers' money. The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9747 Resolution No. 9515 (February 27, 1979) authorized an agreem( PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL between the City and Patterson & Taggart, labor relations APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR consultants, for furnishing negotiation services for the sum LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTING/ $5,000. Tb~ agreements with hargai~ing mnits have been conclude NEGOTIATING SERVICES and ratified, but total time spent exceeded allocated funds (Continued from 8/7/79) by $2,133.75 for a total cost of $7,133.75. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9748 On August 14, 1979 the Council, by a 3-1 vote with one membe: APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR absent, approved an appropriation of $500 for the Chula Vist~ CHULA VISTA ALL-STAR Ail-Star Bobby Sox teams for help in defraying travel expens, BOBBY SOX TEAMS (Continued while competing in Buena Park for the national championships from 8/14/79) In order to implement the previous action of the Council, a special appropriation requiring a 4/iths vote is necessary. Bill Stratton Mr. Stratton reported that the Ail-Star Majors again won the 500 Spruce Street National Championship - the fourth time in five years - and Chula Vista the Minors came in third out of twenty-four teams. (President, Chula Vista Bobby Sox League) The Council offered congratulations to Mr. Stratton and the Bobby Soxers. 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 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM 13-A. RESOLUTION NO. 9749 City Manager Cole said an agreement was approved at the last APPROVING P~4ENDED AGREEMENT meeting, but the Council questioned the payment of fees at BETWEEN THE CITY AND PAL0 the close of escrow and asked that a report be made on the DEL AMO PROVIDING FOR effect this procedure would have on the City. SECURITY FOR PAYMENT OF PARK AND DEVELOPMENT FEES Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -8 - August 28, 1979 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM (Cont.) Mr. Cole said that it is h%a recommendation that the requirements of paying the fees should be a condition of the final map. Previous agreement City Attorney Lindberg explained that this resolution will amended amend the previous agreement and would defer payment for not more than 60 days and recordation of the map would be withheld until payment is made. 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Cont.) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9750 The final map for Chula Vista Tract No. 79-11, Palo del Amo APPROVING FINAL MAP - Condominiums, has been checked by the Engineering Departmenl CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 79-11 and found to be in conformity with the tentative map approv~ - PALO DEL AMO CONDOMINIUMS by Resolution No. 9438. The developers have submitted all (Continued from 8/21/79) required documents and paid all fees, except park fees and residential conversion tax fees in the total amount of $17,000. An agreement with the City approved by the Council under Item 13-A provides for payment of these fees. 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, Councilman Scott Noes: None Abstain¢ Councilmen Gillow, Cox Absent: None 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1877 The ordinance incorporates amendments to Chapter 15.04 of AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 the City Code relating to excavation, grading and fills. OF THE CITY CODE RELATING It was placed on first reading at the meeting of August 21, TO EXCAVATION, GRADING AND 1979. FILLS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ~rdinance be reading and adopted placed on a second reading and adopted, and that the readin. of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, McCandliss Noes: None Abstain: Councilmen Gillow, Cox Absent: None 16. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER SCOOT approved City Manager Cole reported that the Joint Powers Agreement for the South County Organization for Operating Transit was approved by the Comprehensive Planning Organization on August 20 making SCOOT a recognized transit operator, Loan from HUD approved Mr. Cole said the City's request for a million dollar loan from HUD under the Section 108 program has been approved; this loan is to be paid back from a portion of the City's Block Grant Funds in the next five years. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - August 28, 1979 REPORT OF THE CITY blANAGER (Cont.) Meeting scheduled for Mr. Cole reported that the Zone 5 Fire Agencies are looking Zone 5 Fire Agencies at the potential of a Joint Powers Authority for providing fire service. The first meeting will be held on September 6, 1979. Council tour to start Mr. Cote noted the Council tour was advertized to start at at 8:30 on September 1st 8:00 a.m.; however, the starting time will be 8:30 a.m. and (Saturday) the van will be waiting on Fig Avenue behind City Hall. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS PdqD DEPART~NT HEADS 17. STATUS REPORT - On July 24, 1979 the Council directed staff to study the GRADUATE INTERN PROJECT feasibility of using graduate students for specific researcl type assignments with the intent that students work on individual projects instead of being assigned to a departme~ for a school semester. Director of Personnel Thorsen said in a written report that she contacted SDSU, UCSD, USIU and USD and concluded that the graduate research program is fea~ and can be developed and operated to the benefit of the Git] and graduate students. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOb~qENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COb~qlSSIONS 18. REPORT REGARDING SISTER Since 1959 the City of Chula Vista has been affiliated with CITY AFFILIATION WITH General Roca as Sister Cities. The International Friendshi] GENERAL ROCA, ARGENTINA Commission recommended that the affiliation be continued, but that the City not participate in the Technical Assistan, Program with General Roca at this time. The Commission further recommended that the Council approve sending a token gift (not to exceed $25) to General Roca in honor of the commemoration of their Centennial Celebration, September 1, 1979. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman recommendation Gillow that the recommendation of the International Friends] Commission be accepted. Carole Wallace Ms. Wallace (representing the Commission Chairman, Marry 315 Nolan Way Crouch) said the Commission recommended that the gift be Chula Vista of a permanent nature. She suggested that a plaque with (International Friendship the City Seal similar to the one presented to the Boards Commission) and Commission members this evening would be appropriate. Motion carried The motion to accept the recommendation of the IFC carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT City unsuccessful in Mayor Hyde announced that the City failed in its efforts to Long Canyon matter turn the Board of Supervisor5 around on it5 position in reg to the development of Long Canyon. The City Manager has arranged for a meeting on Wednesday (8/29) with representat of the Otay Land Company, their attorney and staff members to discuss implications of the Board'5 action. Question regarding Mayor Hyde referred to the certification by an engineer Lather's project that the grading for the Lathers' project complied with the City-approved plan when in fact it did not. He asked what action the City has taken in this matter. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 10 - August 28, 1979 MAYOR'S REPORT Investigation to be made Development Services Administrator Robens said a letter was by Department of Consumer forwarded to the Department of Consumer Affairs in charge Affairs of registration of civil engineers. A response has been received indicating that they will investigate and report back to the City. Interviews for Boards Mayor Hyde reminded the Council of the Council Conference and Commissions scheduled on Thursday, August 50, at 4:00 p.m. to interview candidates for Parking Place Commission, Civil Service Commission and Library Board. Delay in removal of In response to a question from Mayor Hyde, Development debris of annex Services Administrator Robens said there was a delay in delivery of equipment, but removal of the debris from the former Personnel Office Building should be started this week. Gift received from Mayor Hyde referred to a copy of a letter from the Library Friends of the Library Board of Trustees addressed to Mr. Harry LaBore, President of the Friends of the Library, acknowledging a recent donation of $3,300.00. Motion to send letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and of appreciation unanimously carried that, if such a gift was received, staff prepare a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Friends of the Library. COUNCIL CO~qENTS Suit filed against Councilman Scott noted that National City has brought suit City of San Diego to against the City of San Diego to finish the construction complete Highway 252 of Highway 252 as shopping centers are being proposed in the right-of-way. Motion to take part in It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde action to complete highway that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista take part in this suit against the City of San Diego. Request for recommendation Councilwoman McC:mldliss asked for time to consider before from staff voting on this and to have a recommendation from the staff. Motion amended and Councilman Scott agreed to amend his motion as suggested and carried have this brought back next week. Mayor Hyde agreed as the second and the motion carried unanimously. Long Canyon development Councilman Scott said it is his understanding that the actio of the County Board of Supervisors was that the development of Long Canyon be presented to the Sweetwater Planning Group and the City of Chula Vista; also, that it be annexed to Chula Vista, unless the City made unreasonable demands on the developer. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde to prepare position that the staff prepare a position paper, in very general paper terms, to present to the Council on what conditions would be imposed on that project; and that the Council review thos and then send them to the Board of Supervisors to get a "fee from the Board of Supervisor5 whether or not they feel that the City is going in the right direction and these are reasonable requests. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 11 - August 28, 1979 COUNCIL COb~qENTS (Cont.) Concern regarding time Mayor Hyde expressed his concern regarding the timing as a preliminary plan for development has been received for the area. General recommendations Councilman Scott emphasized that the report be in general terms regarding such things as (1) should the project participate in a percentage of Otay Lakes Road, (2) what percent of "H" Street east of Otay Lakes Road should they participate in, etc. - whatever staff would make as recommendations. If the Board of Supervisors feel the conditions are reasohable, then the City could work with the developer towards annexation to the City. Motion carried Councilman Scott added the time element of four weeks to his motion. Mayor Hyde agreed as the second and the motion for a position paper carried unanimously. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her disappointment with the Board of Supervisors regarding its action on the Long Canyon matter. Loss of CETA employees Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the loss of a number of CETA employees after September 30, 1979. Motion to set Council It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Council Conference with staff Scott and unanimously carried that this item be scheduled loss of CETA personnel for a Council Conference to talk with staff and find out how they are moving ahead, either replacing people or adjusting work schedules to accommodate for the loss {of CETA personnel). Report on recognition Councilman Cox reported on a meeting held regarding the banquets details of the recognition banquets scheduled: (1) October 12, 1979 is the date for the Annual Civic Recognition and Beautification awards. This is sponsored jointly by the Chamber of Commerce and the City. The site is still being negotiated. (2) November 8 is proposed for the 3oards and Commissions recognition dinner. The site has not been determined. Plans are to present an Environmentalist award and Humanitarian award at this banquet. (3) It is suggested that a separate program for the Volunteer of the Year award would be more appropriate and in addition honor all volunteers - perhaps to be held in the Council Chambers followed by an afternoon reception. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde report and unanimously carried that Councilman Cox' report be accepted. Senate Bill 462 Councilman Cox said that Senate Bill 462 (Dills) provides to be opposed for State preemption of city control of billboards and other signs which would eliminate removal of billboards using an amortization schedule and the City would have to pay the market value to remove signs. The Legislative Committee is preparing a communication to the Assembly Committee on Local Government reiterating opposition to this bill. Recommendation to Councilman Cox reported that AB 677 (Ellis) provides for oppose AB 677 an annual permit for moving 14' wide trailer coaches on California Highways. The current law restricts moving of trailers to 12 feet or less in width. City streets are not designed for 14' trailers and this would create a problem. The Legislative Committee recommended that the Council oppose this bill. Meld Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 12 ~ August 28, 1979 CO~ClL COUNTS (Cont.) Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded hy Councilman recommendation on Scott and unanimously carried that the Legislative AB 677 Committee's recommendation be accepted. Request to oppose Councilman Cox referred to the request by the Sas Diego Assembly Constitutional Country Club to oppose Assembly Constitutional Amendment Amendment 28 28 which would limit the amount of taxation on non-profit golf courses, providing the golf course does not participate in any discriminatory activity on the basis of race, sex, age, nationality, or religion. He said the Legislative Committee agrees with the tenor of the bill and recommends that no action be taken on this request. Motion to take no action It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council accept the recommendation of the Committee (to take no action). Suggestion to contact Councilman Scott suggested that in addition to a letter Legislators regarding from the Legislative Committee regarding SB 462, the Mayor SB 462 talk to the City's Legislators (Deddeh and Mills) and ask for their individual support and, if possible, for them to lobby against this bill. Motion for appropriate It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott letter to be prepared and unanimously carried that staff prepare an appropriate letter for the Mayor's signature indicating that viewpoint. Letter requesting support Mayor Hyde said he had received a communication from the for tax on excess profits Office of the President of the United States seeking City for oil industry support for the Administration's proposal to Congress with regard to a tax on windfall profits for the oil industry. He said he has referred this letter to the Legislative Committee for their recommendation at an early date. Motion that no study It was moved by Councilman Scott that no study be made be made on this request. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. ADJOURN~ENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to the Council Conference on August $0, 1979 for Boards and Commissions interviews; and to the Council tour on September 1 and to the meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 1979. DEPUTY CITY CLERK