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CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. July 12, 1979
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the
above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott (arrived late)
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Plannin
Peterson, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Senior Planner Pass
1. PRESENTATION BY MISSION Mr. Gary Whyte, Vice President and General Manager of Mission
CABLE TV - AN UPDATING Cable T. V~ Inc., discussed the company's plans for updating
ON SWITCHING FROM 12 TO the system from 12 to 20 channels. He showed the Council a
20 CHANNEL SYSTEM map of the areas now receiving the 20-cable system (4,000
people) and those areas planned for the renovation (11,000
people).
The reasons for rebuilding the system: all the people will
be receiving the same service; the system incorporated in
1966 is now old and needs rebuilding; it will get rid of the
limitation of only 12 channels; the quality and reliability
of the channel system.
Mr. Whyte added that presently, the 4,000 people receiving
the 20-channel system are paying $8.7S a month; the 11,000
people on the 12-channel system are paying $7.75 which will
be increased by $1.00 a month with the new system.
In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Whyte said he felt
the 20-channel system was "well received" by the people;
the system's capability is 35 channels; the company never
intended to provide an optional package; there will be no
charge for the installation of the system.
(Councilman Scott arrived at this time - 4:22 p.m.)
2. GLENN RESTAUP~T RENOVATION Acting City Manager Asmus referred to his written report to
PLANS Council noting that one of the problems the operators are
facing is the volume of business they are presently doing
and what they might do through remodeling or expansion. What
the Council will be considering today is a configuration of
the interior of the restaurant rather than an expansion of
the facility.
Terms of present contract City Attorney Lindberg stated that the terms of the present
contract call for the lessee to provide plans for the expansi
of the facility in order to accommodate a banquet hall (with
no time limits involved); however, it was assumed that this
would be undertaken immediately upon the execution of the
lease agreement.
Discussion of renovation The plan as submitted by the lessees show a banquet room
plan utilizing portions of the present kitchen and the storage/
office area with an added seating capacity of 75 people.
Mayor Hyde indicated he could not go for the plan. Councilma
Scott noted that the plan did not conform to the terms of
the contract, but rather, it was a modification of the lease
agreement. He suggested a new contract be negotiated agreea~
to both parties, with a 50-day grace period (from August 2,
1979) to come up with this new contract.
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Mayor Hyde stated that the demands for expansion of the
facility were greater today than they were five years ago
when the contract was negotiated.
Dan Danielson, Operator Mr. Danielson expressed their need for more room within the
restaurant especially for organizations and groups - they
feel they can accomplish this with the plan submitted to
Council. He added that there is no need at the present time
for an added 300 seat capacity -- this will take a lot of
staff and a lot of money.
Mr. Danielson's Attorney stated that the terms of the agreeme
call for "expansion of the services." The renovated plan
being presented by the operators, adding a 75-seat capacity
an a banquet room, although under the same roof, does in
his opinion "fit within the definition of expanded services."
Further discussion ensued by Council as to the terms of the
contract, the plan now before them, the recommendations of
staff; and an extended lease agreement to substantiate costs
of expansion.
Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Gitlow and seconded by Councilman
direction Cox that the staff's report and recommendations be accepted
and also direct staff to draw up a timetable for a new lease
and the drawing up of plans an~ whatever else they feel is
necessary. The proposed new agreement is to be completed an~
available to the Council within 60 days.
Clarification of motion Acting City Manager Asmus stated that the mechanism that
will develop in the contract will call for the physical
expansion of the building. This will be tied to a point
where the operators are doin~ a volume of business that
will justify the expenditure.
Services to the golfer Mr. Danielson pointed out No. 5 of the lease agreement wheret
it states that the lessee "shall maintain a short-order bar
and restaurant operation specifically catering to the needs
and desires of the golfer using the Chula Vista Municipal
Golf Course." Mr. Danielson added that he has done that.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
DISCUSSION OP KAPILOPF'S Director of Planning Peterson explained that last May, the
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL Blue Ribbon Panel published an "Issues Report" which was
STRUCTURE - RBCO~NDATIONS detrimental to what is regarded as home rule. In fact, it
JULY 1979 was so had, the Committee itself repudiated the report and
has now issued "The Recommendations Report", which is now
before the Council.
Senior planner pass Mr. Pass referred to the recommendations noting that it was
a significant change in the Panel's position with respect to
local government. Mr. Pass detailed the various aspects of
the r~port noting generally that it proposes the creation
of a Council of Government~ (COG) and suggests that the
Comprehensive planning Organization (CPO) become this body~
The report further recommends that the Local Agency Formatio
Commission (LAFCO) be merged with COG; that the Port distric
not be merged with COG but that the District's profits from
the operation of Lindbergh Field be devoted to regional
aviation activities and not be invested in unrelated commerc
development.
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Name of new body Mayor Hyde noted that staff preferred the name of the
Comprehensive Planning Organization (CPO) for the new body;
however, he feels that the name "Council of Governments"
(COG) was not "offensive." The whole concept is a movement
down the path toward a greater degree of regional government,
and he supports the name change.
Merging of LAFCO As for blanketing in LAFCO with C06, Mayor Hyde indicated
that this was exactly "what this Council has championed
for years."
Removal of Port Mayor Hyde conunented that presently the Port Commissioners
Commissioners are "blessed and comforted by a significant degree of insulat~
from the public wrath." He added that these people who make
major decisions involving major amounts of public money shoul{
be as directly responsible to the public as the elected
officials who put them into that position. Mayor Hyde added
that he endorses the recommendation that the appointing body
shall have the opportunity of removing the officials by the
same vote that put them in office in the first place.
CPO agenda item Mayor Hyde reported that this item will be on the CPO agenda
for Monday, July 16. Councilman Scott will be attending
the meeting and needs direction from the Council.
Motion for member It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
of COG and unanimously carried that in general, the Council supports
the draft recommendations of the Panel with the following
exceptions: the first recommendation which relates to the
composition of COG, calls for two non-voting members of speci
districts. This Council's position is that it be one (member
of special districts).
Recommendation #18 Recommendation #18: Each member agency within the district
should have at least one representative on the governing
body of the sub-regional transit agencies.
Mayor Hyde questioned the need of any member agency having
more than one representative.
Motion to delete wording It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow
and unanimously carried that the words "at least" be deleted.
Recommendation #22 Recommendation #22: The Port District's revenues from the
operation of Lindbergh Field should be made available for
aviation-related purposes throughout San Diego County.
Mayor Hyde concurred with the staff's observation on this ite
Motion to oppose #22 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and
unanimously carried that this Council opposes recommendation
#22 and that it be deleted.
Main motion clarified Mayor Hyde clarified the main motion to allow the Council's
representative (Councilman Scott) to be free to vote as he
feels appropriate with the understanding of Council's
position on these three items.
COASTAL co~qISSION Mayor Hyde explained that the report from the staff of the
CONTINUANCE State Coastal Commission re their action of this city's
gayfront plan has introduced so many problems ~r staff to
rebut that the (staff) has asked for a month's continuance i
order to prepare a response.
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Motion for continuance It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
and unanimously carried that the Council request a continuanc
on the hearing on the Bayfront Local Coastal Plan (LCP)
befoce the State Coastal Commission from July 16 to August
15, 1979.
INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR In answer to Councilman Cox's question, Mayor Hyde stated
JULY 19 that there is a need to cancel the interviews scheduled for
Thursday due to the fact that a few of the applicants cannot
make that date.
Motion to cancel It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
interview session and unanimously carried that the interview session scheduled
for next Thursday be cancelled and rescheduled for a later
date.
Recess A recess was called at 5:45 p.m. at which time the Council
went over to the new Council Chamber for a viewing of new
video equipment.
ADJOURN~NT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
· ' CITY CLERK