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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/01/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday, January 20, 1981 Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting City Manager Asmus, Development Services Administrator Roberts The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde and followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of January 8, 10 and 15, 1981 MSUC (McCandliss/Gillow) to approve the minutes, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Introduction and recognition of foreign exchange students Mrs. Dorothy Davies, Chairman, International Friendship Commission, introduced the foreign exchange students who are residing in Chula Vista and attending the local schools. Mayor Hyde presented each of them with a Certificate of Recog- nition. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tom Rodriguez, Casablanca Realty, said he was representing a client who moved into his new home one month ago (1643 Marl Avenue) and was informed that he must remove his fence (Council Action of 12/23/80). Mr. Rodriguez asked that this action be reconsidered. Mayor Hyde informed Mr. Rodriguez to contact the City Engineer in the morning to try to resolve this issue. Mr. Bill Macias, 1640 Marl Avenue, asked that the Council not change their action regarding the decision to have the fence taken down. Mr. Macias added that the new owner should not have to pay the expense of having the fence removed. Charlene LaSalle, 1640 Maple Drive #34, requested that the fence not be removed as it would provide better access to those children who now climb over the fence and use the private property as a means of getting to Main Street. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Claim against the City -- Michael P. Kasaty, 79 East Queen Anne Drive A claim was filed in the amount of $22,S00. Mr. Kasaty alteges that on July 16, 1980, he was attacked by a City police dog and injured. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to deny the claim. PUBLIC HEARINGS Sa. REPORT ON 0TAY VALLEY ROAD ZONING STUDY In a detailed report to Council, Director of Planning Peterson explained the two requests for prezoning properties in the unincorporated area from six dwelling units per acre to 12 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Peterson noted the problems associated with annexation of these properties: the residential zoning pattern, street im- provements, and development densities. City Council Meeting -2- January 20, 1981 ih. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF PREZONING PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET AT MAPLE DRIVE TO R-3-P-12 This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Director of Planning Peterson, referring to his written report, discussed the request to prezone the 2.S6 acres to R-3-P-8. The property is presently zoned R-S-6 in the County. Mr. Peterson noted the adjacent land use and zoning in the area, the site characteristics and the problems associated with the substandard streets and align- ments. He offered three solutions to the street alignments, recommending Solution No. 2, which calls for the vacation of Walnut and Maple with a realignment of Maple to coincide with Otay Valley Road to the south. His further recommendation was to approve prezoning to R-3-P-8 subject to the precise plan guidelines outlined in Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-80-G. The Planning Commission recommended prezoning to R-3-P-12. Mr. Peterson added a condition that Maple Drive be realigned and improved in approximate alignment as noted in his Solution No. 2, and that additional vacations and/or dedication of adjacent streets (Walnut, Maple and Spruce) be required to comply with accepted engineering design standards. On October 22, 1980, the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration on IS-80-57. Council discussion followed regarding the merits of annexin~ the lands, the improve- ments that are needed and the County's position for densities for the area. In an- swer to the Council's query, Director of Planning Peterson stated it would not be the City's liability to put in the needed street improvements if it were annexed to the City. Mr. Richard Pearson, Pacific Engineers, 9471 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, explained that they are requesting the prezoning based on the County of San Diego's decision that any development adjacent to certain City boundaries must make application for annexation to that city. Mr. Pearson stated that the developer has no objection to any of the conditions imposed by the City staff or Planning Commission, and they contend that their proposed development would not significantly contribute to the street problem. He added that the staff has not given enough time to the alternatives for street improvements -- that as late as last Friday, they were informed that So- lution No. 3 would be recommended and they are now informed it will be Solution No. 2. As to the density, they are asking for the 12 units per acre in order to "provide some semblance of affordable houses," inasmuch as they are required to put in at least one-half million dollars of improvements. Mr. A1 Edmiston, 6787 Caminto del '§reco,San Diego, showed slides of the area, noting the drainage channel that runs through the property, which he stated they are required to cover at a cost of $80,000 to $90,000. Mr. Edmiston declared that they are try- ing to provide housing at an affordable cost to the people of San Diego and the only way to do this was through higher density. Mr. Norman Schwartz, 6306 Rancho Mission Road, San Diego, speaking on behalf of the developer, said that it is the shared responsibility of the developer, builder, City and the County involved to bring in affordable housing for the public. Mr. Schwartz commented that they have been working on this project for 13 months and what they are looking for now is some guidance: {1) they are requesting a density that would allow them to bring in housing that is affordable to the public and would justify the tremendous amount of off-site improvements that are necessary and still be able to make a profit for ~the developers; (2) they want the City to decide what is best for the area (as it relates to the street improvements), decide where the streets are to go, and let the developer design around them. Mr. Harry E. Solway, 1640 Maple Drive #15, President of the Autumn Hills Home Owners Association, asked that the Council accept the staff's recommendation. Once a den- sity is set, it would follow that the same would be requested for the development of the three other vacant parcels adjacent to this area. Mr. Paschal Greene, 210 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, as an ex-resident of the area, stated that Walnut Avenue will not handle tho high density proposed. Ho asked that the Council consider the other streets involved -- some of the houses along those streets are as little as 10 feet from the road, Mr, Greene added that the area is part of the Montgomery Fire District and those people do not want annexation to the City. City Council Meeting -3- January 20, 1981 5b. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Mr. Paul Greene Sr., Fire Commissioner, Montgomery Fire Protection District, and a resident of the Woodlawn Park, said he is "representing only those area citizens who ratify my actions before this Council." Mr. Greene declared that the people of that area have spoken regarding the "Chula Vista pre-annexation seam." He discussed the social, economic and psychological barriers which he said must be taken into consid- eration before any development should occur. Mr. Pearson reiterated that the lower the density approved, the higher the cost of the units -- as much as $8,000 to $10,000 per unit if the eight per acre unit den- sity is approved rather than the 12 per acre. There being no further comment, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion followed regarding the developments in the adjacent areas; the commercial sites; the alternatives proposed by the staff and Planning Commission for the street improvements; and the conditions that could legally be imposed on the approval of the prezoning request. MSC (Hyde/McCandliss) to prezone the property concerned to R-S-P-8 as recommended by the Planning Director and that upon annexation and request for development, that the Council consider looking favorably upon upper modification of the density if it can be demonstrated that affordable housing would be generated by so doing. This pre- zoning to R-3-P-8 is subject to the precise plan guidelines outlined in Planning Commission Resolution PCZ-80-G and a condition that Maple Drive be realigned and improved in approximate alignment with Solution No. 2 Councilman Cox explained that he is voting against the motion indicating that there is a justification for the higher density in view of the fact that the developer is required to put in a great amount of off-site improvements, particularly for the drainage channel. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION TO PREZONE 3.54 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND WALNUT DRIVE TO R-3-P-12 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Planning Director Peterson referred to his written report explaining that the pre- zoning request to R-3-P-12 was considered by the Planning Commission on December 10, 1980, and the recommendation was for approval of R-3-P-8 zoning in accordance with their Resolution PCA-81-A. The Planning Commission also adopted the Negative Dec- laration on IS-81-19 which was forwarded to Council. Mr. Peterson noted the adjacent land use and zoning of the area, the applicant's development plan (39 units in nine fourplexes and one triplex); the proposed street alignment and General Plan designation. He stated that his recommendation was to prezone the area to R-1. This is based on the street widths and alignments, the number of higher density developments existing in the area and the lack of any form- alized community zoning plan. Mr. Syd Xinos, 1400 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, Schwerin, Xinos and Associates, represent- ing the applicant, asked that approval be given to their request for R-3-P-12 because it represents good land use planning procedure. Mr. Xinos added that higher densities are generally always placed adjacent to major roads which, in turn, decreases the traffic on residential streets, and that it is also a practical marketing matter. Mr. Richard Buss, 1875 Third Avenue, San Diego, Buss, Silver, Hughes and Associates, stated that the intent of a transition zone is residential scale, primarily. He submitted a rendering of the proposed fourplex units, stating that it achieves the goal of the multi-family solution. Mr. Colin Seid, 11300 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 255, San Diego, Construction Management Services, presented the difference in cost figures for units for thc following densities: the difference between 12 units and 10 units (per acre) is $4,000 to $6,000 per unit; from 12 units to eight units is $10,000 to $12,000 per unit; and from 12 units to R-1 is $18,000 to $22,000 per unit, which amounts to City Council Meeting -4- January 20~ 1981 6. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) approximately $250 additional payment per month for each owner for a period of 30 years. Mr. Seid declared that the market cannot sustain housing in excess of $100,000. He noted the densities of the other developments in the area and ques- tioned applying for annexation, spending an extensive amount of money and then being faced with the problem of coming into the City and finding themselves back with an R-3-P-8 zoning. Fire Commissioner Paul Green Sr., Montgomery Fire District, resident of Woodlawn Park and representing only those residents who ratify his actions before this Council, stated that Chula Vista "did something horrible a while back -- they voted overwhelm- ingly against the Rumford Fair Housing Act," so the residents are "a little leery" about Chula Vista at this time. As a Fire Commissioner, he officially declares all the streets in Woodlawn Park as emergency vehicle access roads. Mr. Green suggested that perhaps a mobile home development could be developed on the site, which will give "the poor people" a chance to afford it. Paschal Greene, 210 Quintard Street, Chula Vista, stated that affordable housing is what the market will bear at the time it is developed. He felt the cost figures the developers are suggesting at this point "will not stick on the wall." The Council should look at what will happen down the road and that the area should be prezoned R-1. There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion followed with Mr. Peterson explaining his recommendation of the R-1 oning; the concept of having a Planned Community development; giving the developer the choice of either R-3-8 or R-3-12 with the 25% bonus factor; the uncertainties con- fronting the developer; the legal ramifications of imposing certain conditions on the prezoning; definition of affordable housing. MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, which calls for a prezoning of the property to R-3-P-8 in accordance with the Resolution PCZ-81-A. ~ recess was called at 9:15 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items #7 and #8) MSUC (Gillow/McCandliss) that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 10578-APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HENRY CONTRERAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVAL OF ENCROACHbtE~NT PERMIT NO. 81-2 An encroachment permit was requested on November 3, 1980 to permit the building of a room addition upon the sewer easement located on the north side of the property at 1426 Melrose Avenue. At the meeting of January 13, 1981, the Council approved the permit which contains the following conditions: (1) City will be held harmless from any liability for damage resulting from excavation within the easement in the event this is necessary for repair or replacement of the sewer line; and (2) owner to be responsible for any added cost of sewer repair or replacement occasioned by the existence of the encroachment. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 10379-ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEblENT FROM HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION FOR STREET PURPOSES AT "H" STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE In expansion of its facility at 501 "H" Street, Home Federal added a kiosk con- taining an automated banking machine and constructed an addition to the existing office building. This construction was conditioned upon the widening of the ad- jacent alley by four feet. Home Federal has submitted tho offer to dedicate a four-foot-wide strip adjacent to the south side of the existing alley behind the property at 501 "H" Street. (End of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting -5- January 20, 1981 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 10380-AUTHORIZING LEASE FINJdqCING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING OF CERTAIN ~RINA, RECREATION AND RELATED AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES BY CHULA VISTA RV PARK, INC. 9b. RESOLUTION NO. 10381-AUTHORIZING LEASE FINANCING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING OF CERTAIN M~RINA, RECREATION ;JqD RELATED AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES BY CHULA VISTA MARINA, INC. Councilman Scott said he was abstaining from discussion on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest because of his employment. Director of Community Development Desrochers, referring to his written report, ex- plained the possibilities of financing the development of a 200+ space RV park and 600-slip marina as proposed by The Wilson Group of Chula Vista. In December 1980, consideration of financing this project through the sale of tax-exempt lease revenue certificates in an amount close to $10 million was requested. An agreement has been reached with the developer putting in one million dollars up front, reducing the City's liability by that amount and giving the City that much equity in the project. If the project did go to default, the development would become the City's. In answer to Acting City Manager Asmus' query, Mr. Desrochers said it is intended that the Redevelopment Agency annex this area to the bayfront project, which would give it the tax increment capability to assist the City in the possibility of default. The commitment in terms of fiscal impact would be limited to $6.5 million. Mr. Bud Wilson, 249 "E" Street, Chula Vista, asked that favorable action be taken on this issue. Mr. Frederick Waldeck, Municipal Funding Corporation of America, Denver, Colorado, responded to Councilwoman McCandliss' question concerning similar projects in other cities and the safeguards taken. He stated that there have been numerous transactions done of this size -- one in which his firm is working on now is in Ventura, California, which is the exact same structure as this one. Mr. Waldeck noted other cities and other types of financing being done for financing various projects, adding that lease-purchase financing has been adapted to projects such as this one for the past two or three years. RESOLUTIONS 9a and 9b WERE OFFERED BY CO[~CILMAN COX, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Cox, ¢illow, Hyde NOES: Councilwoman McCandliss ABSTAIN: Councilman Scott ABSENT: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 10382-REJECTING BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT "L" STREET/INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD Bids received on January 6, 1981, were approximately 50% over the Engineer's estimate. The City Engineer stated that the task to modify the traffic signal controller came in significantly above the estimate and above all the other items in the bid. It was his recommendation that the City rebid this project and purchase and provide the signal controller to the contractor. Estimated savings to the City would be approximately $5,000 to $7,000. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY Councilman Gillow; the reading of the text wa5 waived by unanimous consent, the resolution passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. lla. RESOLUTION NO. 10383-AMENDING THE 1980-81 BUDGET BY ADDING A DATA ENTRY OPERATOR II POSITION IN THE DATA PROCESSING DIVISION llb. RESOLUTION NO. 10384-AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10182 RELATING TO THE COMPEN- SATION PLAN FOR CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION The Director of Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation, Jim Thomson, submitted a City Council Meeting -6- January 20, 1981 report detailing the need for a new, permanent Data Entry Operator II position. Mr. Thomson explained that the Division's budget includes 2.5 Data Entry Operator positions which have been fi. lied by two full-time, permanent employees and various part-time temporary employees. Due to the increased workload and the amount of backlog, it is recommended that approval be given to adding this position to the Division at the following salary range: Data Entry Operator I -- $875-$1,063; Data Entry Operator II -- $941-$1,144. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY Councilman Scott; the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, the resolutions were passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1930-AMENDING CHAPTER 8.08 AND REPEALING SECTION 8.12.060 of THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO FEES FOR FOOD HANDLERS' PERMITS AND REGISTRATION CARDS -- FIRST READING The County of San Diego in December 1980 adopted amendments to their regulatory ordinances relating to fees for food handlers' permits, registration cards and training requirements. In accordance with the County's request, the ordinance as proposed to the Council amends the City's Municipal Code to adopt the County's ordinance by reference so that there will be uniformity throughout the County. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to place the ordinance on its first reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1931 - AMENDING CHAPTER 5.38 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO SECONDHAND DEALERS -- FIRST READING The California State Business and Professions Code dealing with the section on secondhand dealers has been amended effective January 1, 1981. The City Attorney has updated the City's Municipal Code to be consistent with this State law. Gen- erally, the ordinance covers the license permits, reporting on the Department of Justice form, transaction of business to minors under the age of 18 and the require- ment that the person selling secondhand goods to a dealer give his or her address as well as a signed certification. MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to amend the ordinance as drafted to change the wording "auto dismantler" wherever wherever it appears rather than the wording "auto wrecker" appears. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to place the ordinance as amended on first reading; read the title, waive the text. 14. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Report on Retired Employees' PERS contract amendment Assistant City Manager Asmus reported that the State 1977 legislation provides for a limited one-time increase in retirement benefits for retired employees and nor further increases of this nature could be provided by the Council unless State legislation is again adopted. The effective date of the one-time increase, if granted, would occur as soon as the necessary contract amendments could be processed (estimated at three months). Mr. Asmus stated that the one-time 3% to 15% contract amendment will cost $12,080 the first year and will increase proportionately in future years. The employees who retired in the early 1970's would receive the 3% increase, while those who retired back in the S0's would receive up to 15%. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the staff's reeommendation, which is to approve the one-time increase and direct the staff to proceed to process whatever doc- uments need to be processed in order to implement the increase. Council discussion involved the need for ~ 4/5 vote. Attorney Lindberg ex- plained his position: the money was budgeted in each departmental account to generally provide for the fulfillment of the actuarial obligations of the PERS system. There is surplus money there. That money could be used to make certain the system is actuarially sound; therefore, in the broadest terms, the Council was providing those monies to make this system sound. Council discussion continued with each of the Councilmen commenting on the proposed increase. Mayor Hyde questioned the legal and moral obligation of City Council Meeting -7- January 20, 1981 REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER (Continued) the City to do this, indicating it was, in a sense, "a gift." Councilman Scott discussed the problems of inflation and said he could support the motion if there was some provision in the system (such as Social Security) whereby the employee himself puts in half of this amount. Councilman Scott compared this with the private sector -- after an employee leaves his firm, he cannot go back and ask for an increase in retirement benefits. The motion failed, with Councilman Scott and Mayor Hyde voting "no." CHANGE OF VOTE: Councilman Scott stated he would change his vote to an "AYE" vote so as not to "thwart" the majority of the Council. The MOTION, therefore, PASSED. b. Executive Session Acting City Manager Asmus requested an Executive Session for possible litigation. c. Policy on 4/5 vote Acting City Manager Asmus suggested the adoption of a policy on the need for a 4/5 vote policy, which would give the Council a clearer guideline to deal with the items such as the previous one. MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to have a policy outlining exactly, in a more definitive manner, a policy that sets more specific language for requirements for a 4/5 vote. The report is due in one month. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS iS. Report on status of the Chula Vista Transit Center Project Development Services Administrator Robens reported that on June 17, 1980, the SCOOT Board (South Coast Organization Operating Transit) entered into an agreement with the County of San Diego for $207,000 in TDA (Transit Development Act) funds to develop the Chula Vista Transit Center. The Transit Center will be located at "H" Street and Woodlawn Avenue adjacent to the "H" Street San Diego Trolley Station. Mr. Robens submitted a report on the status of this development, which includes a concrete island with berths for bus passenger loading and unloading. The Pekarek Group has been selected to develop the site into the Chula Vista Transit Terminal. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Mr. Tom Storey, representing the Pekarek Group, showed renderings of the proposed development explaining the circulation pattern~ bus shelter locations and landscaping areas. 16. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Tax Allocation Committee Mayor Hyde said he and Acting City Manager Asmua will be meeting with Supervisor Hamilton on Thursday morning and with the Board of Supervisors on January 28 to discuss this matter. b. ARJIS Meeting Mayor Hyde reported on the ARJIS meeting held yesterday. Mr. Dick Huff, Executive Director of ARJIS and S;dqDAG, in order to resolve the problem between ARJIS and the County (joining the system), submitted his resignation as Executive Director of ARJIS. Mr. Huff proposed a plan to be worked Out between the two agencies for a total separation. c. Air Resources Board Meeting Mayor Hyde announced that there will be a meeting on Thursday, January 22, regarding San Diego Air Pollution Control District (which is the Board of Supervisors in a different role). The matter ls that they be designated as the sole lead agency for air quality management in San Diego County. MSUC (Hyde/gillow) that this Council reiterate before the Air Resources Board hearing the position of the City Council of the City of Chula Vigta that it does not support the County's request as long as they arc not a member of SANDAC because there are many air quality management problems that require the coord- ination and control and responsibilities that belong to S~NDAG. City Council Meeting -8- January 20, 1981 16. MAYOR'S REPORT (Continued) d. League Dinner Meeting and Council Conference Mayor Hyde noted that the League dinner meeting is to be held Thursday, January 29, 1981. Acting City Manager Asmus stated it would not he possible for the Conference, as sched- uled, to adjourn at an early hour so that the Mayor or Council could attend the League dinner meeting. The Conference is planned to be an "extended" one dealing with budget issues. The concurrence of the Council was for the staff to try to reschedule the Conference, if possible. 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Request to approve expenditure of $300 for Neighborhood Watch ads At the meeting of August 19, 1980, the City Council approved the expenditure of $300 to cover the cost of advertisements for a three-month trial period with the Chula Vista Star-News. Councilman Gillow reported on the success of this project and as Chairman of the Crime Prevention Committee requested approval of an additional $300 ($S,000 was budgeted) for continuation of the "Neigh- borhood Watch" advertisements for the next three months. MSUC (Hyde/Cox) to approve the expenditure. MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to ask the Committee to make a recommendation to Council as to whether it should continue as an ad hoc committee and, if so, for how long, or whether they would recommend a more permanent basis. b. Work Fair Councilman Gillow discussed the County's Work Fair program, indi- cating it may be possible for an arrangement to be made with this City to participate. MSUC (Gillow/McCandliss) to ask staff to contact the County to see if there is any future possibility of the City to be a participant in the Work Fair pro- gram (people on welfare who are capable of working). c. Water Feature at South Bay Court Complex ~UC (Cox/Scott) that the staff contact the County of San Diego find out what is being done in regard to the water feature. d. Executive Session MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to go into Executive Session for possi- ble litigation. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:3S p.m. The City Clerk was excused. Acting City Manager Asmus reported that the Executive Session ended at 11:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 11:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. and the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 1981, at 4:00 p.m.