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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/09/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - j':OO p.m. September 26, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chu}a Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Aven~. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: Non~ Staff present: City. Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Director of Planning Witliams, DireCtor of Public Works Robens, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Transit Coordinator Bloom 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 CoX, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried 4-0 that,.the minutes of the meeting of September 19, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Councilman Egdahl abstained as he was absent from the meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (None) S. ORAL COb~UNICATIONS John McEvoy, Attorney Mr. McEvoy said he was representing Mitch Angus and certain' 1200 .Third Avenue property owners of property affected by Ordinance No. 1832, San Diego prezoning the area west of SecOnd Avenue and north of "C" Street. He requested that the Ordinance not be placed on second reading at this meeting, but continued until the next meeting when there will be a ful1 'Council. Hedescribed a new concept.of multiple-family development prOposedbyMr. Angus for property within this area and requested pepmission to discuss ~his with the Planning staff and the residents of the area prior to final actionby the COuncil. Motion to consider It was moved by Mayor Hyde; seconded by Councilman Scott Item No. 1S out of and unanimously carried that Item No. rS,~second reading sequence of Ordinance No. 1832,, be considered (at thi~ time) out of sequence. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1832- The City Clerk informed th~ Council that all members will ADOPTING R-1 PREZQNING he present at the meeting of October 17, 1978. FOR 21 ACRES AT "C" 'AND NORTH SECOND AVENUE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Suggestion that public In answer to a query from the Council, City Attorney h.paring be re-advertised Lindberg suggested that the matter be properly re-advertised for a public hearing and all parties notified; and also that the matter of annexation of this area be noticed for the same time. Motion to re-advertise It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl as new public hearing and unanimously carried that this matter be re-advertised as a new hearing when it will be possible to consider a different proposal (on zoning) relating to the same project,' to be held on October 17, 1978. City Council Meeting -2- September 26, 1978 Edward Conklin Mr. Conklin voiced his objection to this procedure stating 163 North Del Mar action was taken regarding this prezoning and this procedure Chula Vista is a rebuttal to what has already been accomplished. A1 Monahan Mr. Monahan, representing the Bonita Business and ProYes- 4365 Allen School Road sional Association, invited the Council and citizens to Bonita join in the festivities of the Bonitafest this weekend in Bonita. He announced that Councilman Gillow will be playing a part in the melodrama to be presented on Wednesday (9/27/78) concerning the early history of Bonita. James Matherly Mr. Matherly said he was invited to speak before the Sub- 402 Oaklawn Avenue committee on Land Use, dhaired by Assemblyman Kapiloff, on Chula Vista September 21, 1978. He read a prepared statement urging' a reduction in government agencies and spending, and recom- mending elimination of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, the San Diego Coast Regional Commission, and the Regional Employment and Training Consortium. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde APPEAL BY WILLIAM J. opened the public hearing which was continued from the VALVERDE OF PLANNING meeting of September 12, 1978 at the request of the ap- CO~ISSION'S DENIAL plicant. OF VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR A REDUCTION IN On August 9, 1978 the Planning Commission denied a request MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN for a reduction in the minimum lot size requirement in the THE R-1 ZONE FROM R-1 zone from 7,000 sq. ft. to 5,555 sq. ft., and a reduc- 7,000 SQ. FT. TO 5,555 tion in the minimum lot frontage from 60 feet to 17.5 feet SQ. FT. AND A REDUCTION for one lot and 10 feet for another lot in order to divide IN MINIUM LOT FRONTAGE an existing 25,900 sq. ft. parcel at 446 "J" Street into FOR TWO LOTS FROM 60 three lots. The Commission approved the creation of three FEET EACH TO 17.5 FEET lots, each having a minimum of 7,000 sq. ft. with one lot AND 10 FEET (Continued having less than the minimum 60 ft. wide street frontage from 9/12/78) using a 15 ft. wide drive for access from "J" Street, in accordance with their Resolution PCV-79-J. The applicant appealed this decision. Acting Director of Planning Williams submitted a plat of the property in question describing the existing site characteristics, access to the lots, and the average neigh- borhood lot size of approximately 7,000 sq. ft. He said that the applicant failed to show any hardship to justify the creation of lots smaller than the ordinance allows, therefore, staff concurs with the Planning Commission recom- mendation. Edward Poreira Mr. Pereira said he was representing Mr. Valverde. He 600 East "J" Street presented a modified plan increasing the size of the Chula Vista smaller lot to 6250 sq. ft. leaving 7150 sq. ft. for the center lot. He referred to the EIR report, noting that the Negative Declaration showsthe"project density to be in conformante with the General Plan," and that there will not be "any significant traffic or noise generated." He presented the Council with photographs taken on James Court to substantiate the statements that there will be no traffic or parking problems and to justify the access on James Court as a cost saving factor. Petition in opposition City Clerk Jennie Fulasz noted for the record that a petition to variance had been received signed by 28 property owners representing about 15 properties in opposition to the variance application. City Council Meeting -3- September 26, 1978 Sam McQueen Mr. McQueen presented his objection to the application and 438 James Court referred to the petition which listed various reasons for Chula Vista the opposition to the variance request. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Insufficient signatures In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Director of for 1911 Act procedures Public Works Robens said that several years ago the staff attempted tO get a 1911 Act initiated for James Court but were unable to get sufficient signatures on apetition. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the driveway access of each lot, adjustment of lot lines to retain garage, traffic, limited parking on the cul-de-sac, and though the Planning Commission denied the variance, they approved the creation of three lots with a minimum of 7,000 sq. ft. Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Counci'lman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the appeal be denied and that the applicant work with the staff to redraw the lot lines to make it easier on the applicant. RECESS The Council recessed at 7:48 p.m; to conveneas the Redevelopment Agency and conduct a public hearing concern- ing a disposition and development agreement,between the Agency and Richard G. Zogob for the Town Centre Redevelop- merit Project. The Council meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman (Items 6 through 8) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 9288 - The resolution accepts a drainage easement, as required ACCEPTING DRAINAGE under Tentative Parcel Map! 20-76, for a portion of a EASEMENT FROM JEFFREY reinforced concrete box culvert. A. BENDER b. RESOLUTION NO. 9289 - This resolution accepts a 7.5 foot wide street tree ease- ACCEPTING TREE PLANT- merit along "L" Street as required by Tentative Parcel Map ING EASEMENT FROM 20-76. JEFFREY A. BENDER c. RESOLUTION NO. 9290 - An Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate Real Property for drainage ACKNOWLEDGING IRREVOCABLE purposes is a requirement of Tentative Parcel Map 20-76. OFFER TO DEDICATE REAL PROPERTY FROM JEFFREY A. BENDER d. RESOLUTION NO. 9291 - This flowage easement within the land covered by Parcel ACCEPTING FLOWAGE Map 20-76 is a guarantee for the unobstructed flow of the EASEMENT FROM drainage should the owner build a structure across the JEFFREY A. BENDER drainage channel. 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 9292 - One of the conditions of approval of Tentative Parcel Map ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FOR 13-78 was to install a complete cul-de-sac with necessary STREET PURPOSES, DEDICATING easements to be granted for the right of way. The property AND NAMING THEM AS owners, C. P. Kiffe, L. R. Blankenship, Minoru Iwashita and CLOVER AVENUE Kikoyo Iwashita, have granted the necessary easements which will be dedicated and named as Clover Avenue. b. RESOLUTION NO. 9293 - On August 11, 1933 the Council, by Resolution No. 1453, NAMING AND DEDICATING accepted the 1 foot control lot "Ai' of Verde Park No. 5, ONE FOOT CONTROL LOT Lot "A" will now be dedicated and named as Glover Avenue "A" AS CLOVER AVENUE as it is no longer required, due to the extension of the street. City Council Meeting -4- September 26, 1978 7c. RESOLUTION NO. 9294 - An additional condition of approval of Tentative Parcel ACCEPTING EASEMENT FROM Map 15-78 was for the owner to dedicate a ten-foot strip C. P. KIFFE AND L.R. of land along the cul-de-sac easement for street tree purposes. BLANKENSHIP FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9295 - Clara Vista Corporation has completed the public improve- ACCEPTING PUBLIC ments for this subdivision in accordance with the Improve- IMPROVEMENTS, BONITA ment Agreement covered by CounCil Resolution No. 8735 dated RIDGE ESTATES UNIT #3 July 26, 1977. A final inspection has been made and all SUBDIVISION work was completed to the satisfaction of th~ City Engineer. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9296 - The new Agreement with Bay Cities Ambulance, Inc., replaces APPROVING AGREEMENT previous contractual arrangements with that party and Bay WITH BAY CITIES General Community Hospital. The ambulance service is AMBULANCE, INC., TO assuming all ongOing staffing and equipment responsibilities PROVIDE PARAMEDIC for two mobile intensive care units. SERVICES Deputy City Manager Wittenberg reported that Bay Cities Ambulance will not be able to provide the second paramedic unit immediately, but estimates they will be in operation in January, 1979. City Attorney Lindberg said this fact does not alter the terms of the agreement. 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, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 9297 - In order to receive Federal transit capital grants or APPROVING AGREEMENT operating assistance, UMTA (Urban Mass Transportation Act) BETWEEN THE CITY AND and CPO (Comprehensive Planning Organization) require transit THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN- operators to annually update their S-year Transit Development NING ORGANIZATION FOR Plan (TDP) which will then be included in the San Diego PROFESSIONAL SERVICES region's annual Transportation Systems Management Element. TO ASSIST IN UPDATING CPO, via this agreement, will pass through $7,500 to the THE SHORT RANGE TRYSIT City in UMTA Technical Studies funds. Staff recommended PLAN FOR 1978-1983 that two important subtasks of this update be contracted out to consultants due to the technical nature of the work as well as the time involved in completion of the tasks. City can discontinue bus In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, Transit service if necessary Coordinator Bloom said that the City can stop the bus service at any time if the City determines that it cannot afford to continue the service. The buses would then be sold back to UMTA at fair market value. 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, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 9298 - (See item explanation under 10a above) APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MILTON TYRE City Council Meeting -5- September 26, 1978 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, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 10c. RESOLUTION NO. 9299 - (See item explanation under 10a page #4) APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN GEORGE 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, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9300 - The Council approved a grant application for a Nejedly-Hart APPROVING AGREEMENT State Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act Grant in the amount BETWEEN THE CITY AND of $307,187 and appropriated $71,820 in matching City funds THOMAS WILLIAMSON TO for construction of a comnmnity centerto replace the present PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL deteriorated structure located east of the Park Way gymnasium. SERVICES FOR A COMMUNITY A certificate of fundingin the amount of $307,187 was recently CENTER IN MEMORIAL PARK received from the State for this project. Requests for AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS Proposals were sent to architectural firms and five firms FOR THESE SERVICES made presentations to a staff architectural selection com- mittee which selected Thomas Williamson for the project. 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, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Co~, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 12~ RESOLUTION - (This item was deleted from the agenda) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9301 - On June 26, 1978 the Local Agency Formation Commission APPROVING THE BONITA (LAFC0) received an apBlication from the V & V Development HACIENDAS REORGANIZATION Company for annexation to the City of Chula Vista of 10 INVOLVING ANNEXATION acres of vacant territory located north of Bonita Vista TO THE CITY OF CHULA High School, east of Otay Lakes Road. Annexation is proposed VISTA to provide sewer and other municipal services to part of a planned 30 acre residential subdivision known as Bonita Haciendas. (The remaining 20 acres are within the City boundary.) On August 7, 1978 LAFCO approved the proposed annexation and authorized the City to initiate annexation proceedings without notice and hearing, and without an election. 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, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -6- September 26, 1978 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 14. REQUEST OF ROBERT EVANS On September 12, 1978 Mr. Evans, property owner at 355 FOR MODIFICATION OF Surrey Drive~asked that a proposed riding and hiking trail EQUESTRIAN TRAIL ON being constructed just east of his lot be re-routed away SURREY DRIVE from his property to connect to Corral Court within the same subdivision. Staff recommendation In a written report to the Council the Director of Planning analyzed the request and recommended that the Council reaffirm the overall desirability of the location of the open space and trail adjacent to 355 Surrey Drive. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott staff report and unanimously carried that the staff report be accepted and no further action taken. The Council asked that Mr. Evans be sent a copy ofthe report and advised of the Council's action. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1832 - (See page #1 of the minutes) 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1833 - On September 19, 1978 the Council placed on first reading AMENDING CITY CODE an ordinance regulating the conduct of live entertainment RELATING TO REQUIRE- in bars and eating establishments in the City of Chula Vista. MENTS FOR OBTAINING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES FOR DANCING, POSING OR MODELING AND REGULATIONS THEREOF - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1834 - Code Section 12.24 imposes requirements of dedication and AMENDING CITY CODE street improvement upon the construction or significant REQUIRING INSTALLATION modification of buildings or structures which make increased OF IMPROVEMENTS CON- demands upon the public streets. This requirement applied CURRENT WITH MODIFI- only to projects having a "cost price of erecting" in excess CATION OR ERECTION OF of $5,000. On September 19, 1978 the Council placed on BUILDINGS - SECOND first reading an ordinance increading this figure to $10,000. READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox~ Hyde, Gillow Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 18. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON WAIVING At the Council meeting on September S, 1978 the matter of WEST TO EAST DEVELOP- development o£ E1Rancho del Rey from west to east was MENT IN EL RANCM0 discussed, relating particularly to property owned by Mr. DEL REY Lewsader on the north side of East "H" Street, west of Otay Lakes Road. City Council Meeting -7- September 26, 1978 City Manager Cole said that since this matter has many ramifications, staff is suggesting that it be discussed at a Council Conference on November 9, 1978 when a full Council and all staff personnel will be present. Motion to schedule It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl this matter for and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be Council Conference accepted. on November 9, 1978 Copies of final Mr. Cole reported that copies of the 1978/79 final budget budget distributed have been placed on the Councilmembers' desks. Hilltop Drive - "H" St. Mr. Cole said that the Hilltop Drive and "H" Street annexation to be annexation (8 lots) will be before the Board of SUpervisors considered by Board at 2:00 p.m. on October 10 and staff will be present to of Supervisors on answer questions of the Board. October i0, 1978 Hearing scheduled on Mr. Cole stated the Hilltop Drive - "F" Street annexation 11/6/78 on Hilltop - is proceeding through the Local Agency Formation Commission "F" Street annexation and a hearing is scheduled for November 6, 1978. Request for Executive Mr. Cole requested that an ExeCutive Session be held at Session the conclusion of the meeting tonight to discuss employee negotiations. Motion for Executive It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Session Cox and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held as requested. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 19. REPORT ON PROPOSED In a memorandum to the Council, Director of Public Works BUS TURNOUT ON Robens discussed a proposed bus turnout on the west side BROADWAY SOUTH OF of Broadway just south of "E" Street, and recommended that "E" STREET this turnout be constructed in conjunction with the proposed development at this location (formerly Jacquett's) in order to provide a stopping area for buses that will not block through traffic on Broadway. Responsibility of In response to a question from Mayor Hyde as to why the property owner for property owner should be responsible for the cost, Director cost questioned of Public Works Robens said that a good portion of the curb will need to be reconstructed anyway and the owner will benefit from the improved traffic flow. However, the recom- mendation is that the requirement be imposed, and it can be funded by the City if money is available. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox report with the deletion that the report be accepted with the proviso that the of requirement that cost property owner of the adjacent property not be required be paid by developer to pay any unusual expenses that are related to the cost of the turnout. Suggested amendment Councilman Scott said he would support the motion if it is amended to state "unless it can be proven that it would be to the advantage of the property owner" which can be determined at the time the property is developed. Motion amended Mayor Hyde said he would revise the motion to accept the and carried staff report and recommendation with the condition that the spread of the costs be referred back to the Council atthe time development occurs. Councilman Cox agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting -8- September 26, 1978 REQUEST, REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 20. RECOMMENDATION TO On July 18, 1978 the Environmental Control Commission INSTALL A CONTAINER requested that the Council approve a pilot project designed FOR RECYCLABLE MATERIALS to facilitate recyclable material pickup at General Roca AT GENERAL ROCA PARK Park. In a supplemental report the Commission responded (SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT) to questions of the Council stating that there will be an insignificant cost to the City; the trial period will begin on Council's approval and end January 1, 1979; and the project will be handled by the Chula Vista Boys' Club with all proceeds going to the Club. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Safety problem Mayor Hyde reported that he had observed a"hazar~'problem at the Chula Vista with jet skiing inside the boat basin at the boat launching Boat Basin facility. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott to contact the and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to Port District contact the Port District and ask them to investigate the problem and to come up with some means of controlling and preventing jet skiing inside the boat launching facility. League of Cities' Mayor Hyde read a portion of a bulletin from the League supporting redistribution of California Cities Conference regarding "a proposal to of sales tax redistribute to cities and counties 1~ of the existing sales tax on a population basis, giving cities 2¢ Out of a total levy of 6¢ on the dollar." He said the Resolutions Committee recommended adoption of the resolution as presented by Chula Vista and other zities and usually the Cohnnittee's recommendation is accepted at the Leagu~ Conference. Letter received from Mayor Hyde referred to a letter received from Mr. Ochoa, Sears regarding closing Store Manager at Sears, Roebuck and Company, expressing of Fifth Avenue his concern with the closing of Fifth Avenue, and stating that if there is a measured drop in business at the store in two weeks, they would like to ask the Council to re- consider this decision. Motion for letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that a letter be drafted for the Mayor's signature which would indicate that the proposal is acceptable to the Council. Council discussion Council discussion ensued with staff concerning whether this would be adequate time to get a valid check on the traffic pattern, with Mr. Robens indicating that some useful information might be obtained even after two weeks and measurements will be re-scheduled to be taken during the second week. Motion carried The motion for a letter to Mr. Ochoa carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS South Bay Economic Councilman Cox announced that tommorow night the South Bay Development Corporation Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring a Forum sponsoring forum with featuring Lt. Governor Dymally in the Library auditorium Lt. Governor Dymally at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the South Bay economy.- Members as ~peaker of the Council are invited to meet informally with the Lt. Governor at 6:00 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend the forum. City Council Meeting -9- September 26, 1~78 The Mall in Grand Councilman Egdahl reported that he recently visited'the Junction, Colorado, business mall in Grand Junction, Colorado, and described attractive and busy it as very attractive and extremely busy. Request for permission Councilman Egdahl requested permission to be absent from to be absent from meeting the Council meeting of October 10, 1978 as he must be of October 10, 1978 out of town. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and carried 4-0 that the request be approVed. Councilman Egdahl abstained. Mayor Hyde noted that both he and Councilman Gillow will also be absent on October 10, 1978. Motion to cancel meeting It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman on October 10, 1~78 and Cox and unanimously carried that the .Council not hold a schedule meeting on meeting on October 10, 1978 and that a meeting be scheduled October 31, 1978' for the fifth Tuesday on October S1, 1978. Councilman Gillow requested permission to be absent from any Council meetings from October 2 through October iS, 1978. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and request carried 4-0 that the request be approved. Councilman Gillow abstained. Comment requested Councilman Gillow noted that at the meeting last week the on staff assignment staff was requested to look into all the effects of Propo- regarding Proposition 13 sition 13. He stated that this may be an enormous task and asked for staff comments. City Manager to Mr. Cole said that it is a large task and he has not yet discuss With staff had an opportunity to discuss the ramificat~ns with staff, but would like to do so before giving a reply. Assistance in study Councilman Scott indicated that Some assistance might be may be available from available from Other cities in preparing this report. He other cities referred to an article in the las~ issue of WESTERN CITIES magazine which discussed what ~are servicesshould be provided by the City and what services should bepaid for by the people who benefit from them. He said this may help cities "bail out" from the effects of Proposition 13. Mayor Hyde to be Mayor Hyde announced that he is planning to be absent from absent, 9/27-10/13/78 the office from September 27, 1978 until October 13, 1978 and requested permission to be absent from meetings during that period. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman absence Cox and carried 4-0 that this request be approved. Mayor Hyde abstained. Proposition 13 - Mayor Hyde reported that the major theme oF the League potential for loss Conference was the potential for erosion of local control of. local control and it was suggested that all cities contact their Legis- lators regarding this concern. City Council Meeting -10- September 26, 1978 Motion for meeting It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox with Assemblyman Deddeh and unanimously carried that the Council try to arrange a and Senator Mills to meeting with Assemblyman Deddeh and Senator Mills at a discuss Proposition 13 mutually convenient time - probably in November - and let financial relief them know of the Council's serious concern of this matter and also of the concern with regard to the disposition of financing to cities, not only the surplus funds from this year, but the proposal for sales tax relief as a permanent form of financing for city governments. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Execuiive Session to discuss employee negotiations at 10:21 p.m. with the City Clerk excused. City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk Pro Tempore and he reported thatthe meeting reconvened at ll:iS p.m. Meeting of 9/28/78 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman cancelled Scott and unanimously carried that the Council cancel the Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 1978 due to lack of a quorum. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m. to the regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. D~uty City Clerk