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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/06/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. June 19, 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 Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Deputy City Manager Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, City Engineer Lippitt, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Fire Chief Longerbone, 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 Egdahl and carried 4-0 (Councilman Scott abstained) that the minutes of the meetings of June 7 (4 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and June 12, 1979 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. Concern regarding length Mayor Hyde called attention to the items at the end of the of agenda Agenda, noting that it could be a lengthy meeting and felt it might be desirable to continue some of the items with Council approval. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow Item 20 and unanimously carried that Item 20 - "Report on City acting as its own contractor" - be continued to a subsequent meeting. Motion that Items 21 and It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl 22 be continued and unanimously carried that Item 21 - "Report on Mayor's proposal for a Mobile Home Park Development" - and Item 22 - "Report on Recommendations from the Mayor's Visitor Industry Advisory Committee" - be continued to a subsequent meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hyde read the Proclamation recognizing the park and PROCLAIMING THE WEEK recreation facilities and programs in the City, and urging OF JUNE 22 - 29, 1979 citizens to enjoy the special events planned for the week AS PARKS AND RECREATION of June 22 - 29, 1979. WEEK IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Special events include dedication of a new green on the Chula Vista Golf Course on June 22; free swimming at City Pools on June 23 and 24; suramer concerts in Memorial Bowl starting June 24; and open house at all facilities June 22 through June 28. Held Tuesday - 2 - June 19, 1979 3. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman referred to Item 19 on th~ Agenda - "Report 1670 Gotham Street on suggested withdrawal of support for the Sweetwater Chula Vista Flood Control channel" - and asked that this be continued for one week in order for he and Dr. Watry to complete written comments on the staff report and the response of the Corps of Engineers. Representatives from Staff suggested that since representatives from the Corps Corp of Engineers arriving of Engineers will be arriving later in the meeting from from Los Angeles Los Angeles, that they be permitted to make their presen- tation and the item can then be continued. Mayor Hyde noted that the presentation would be on tape or could be made available through transcript. Mr. Coleman said this would be acceptable. Motion to continue Item It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and 19 to a future meeting unanimously carried that Item 19 be continued to a future meeting to be determined at a later time. Michael Simons Mac. Simons said he was representing the Band Directors of National City the Sweetwater Union High School District and askedif the City had received a letter requesting financial assistance from the City for the First Annual "Chula Vista Band Review" Letter to be presented City Clerk Jennie Fulasz said the letter was received too next meeting late to be placed on this agenda and it is scheduled to be on the agenda next week. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES S. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF A TENTATIVE opened the public hearing. SUBDIVISION MAP KNOWN AS SOUTH SHORE CONDOMINIUMS The applicant has submitted a tentative subdivision map for (CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-18) South Shore Condominiums, Chula Vista Tract 79-18, to allow LOCATED AT 577 ARIZONA the conversion of a 12.-kmit apartment building presently STREET IN THE R-3 ZONE under construction at 577 Arizona Street in the R-3 zone into a one lot condominium project. Director of Planning Peterson summarized the staff report commenting that the units were not originally designed as condominiums and there have been problems in meeting the storage requirements of the Ordinance. He described the proposed~provisions for necessary storage by the constructlot of carports over 12 of the parking spaces in front of the development, and 80 cu. ft. to be provided adjacent to the units, with the exception of two units. For those two units it is proposed to have the storage under the exterior stairway leading to the second level. He said staff is not recommending that this provision be accepted as meeting the ordinance requirements. Mr. Peterson also noted the draft ordinance referred by the Council to the Planhing Commission covering condominium conversions providing that it is desirable for a portion of the storage to be adjacent to the units. He said the Planning Commission did vote 4-2 to approve the applicant's proposal since the draft ordinance has not been adopted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - June 19, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (~ont.] Council discussion Council discussion ensued with staff concerning occupancy of the apartments (they are COmpleted); consideration of project by Design Review Committee; memo from City Attorney concerning the police power of the City in this matter; if storage is not readily accessible, it will not be used, making an unsightly area. In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Assistant City Attorn Hatton said there is no problem with the City having design review authority under its grant of police power. Syd Xinos Mr. Xinos said the building is completed and five units Schwerin, Xinos & Associates have been rented with the option to buy. He stated the 1400 6th Avenue Design Review Committee considered and approved the new San Diego carport design on May 17, and that suggestions by staff for security measures on storage areas (latches and hidden hinges) have been accepted. He described the irmpact of adding the storage upstairs to the Council using floor plans and diagrams and explained the difficulty in doing this. He asked that the project be approved with the modifications as proposed. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, th. public hearing was closed. Staff does not recommend In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Mr. Peterson said approval of storage staff is not recommending approval as proposed by the provisions applicant as the storage underneath the stairway is too remote from the two units upstairs, and the applicant was aware of this before the units were completed. 5a. RESOLUTION - Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was APPROVING THE TENTATIVE waived by unanimous consent. SUBDIVISION MAP FOR SOUTH SHORE CONDOMINIUMS - CHULA VISTA TRACT 79-18 Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the resolution as "piece-mealing~ storage and storage being inadequate for two units. Acceptable project except In answer to questions from Councilman Egdahl, Mr. Peters( for storage said if this project had been submitted originally with all storage requirements fulfilled, it would have been acceptable but would not strictly conform to the design review manual due to the exposed parking area in front of the building, and the problem of theft in exterior storag, areas. Resolution not adopted The offer of the resolution failedby the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Cox NOES: Councilman Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Absent: None 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF THE opened the public hearing. ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FY 1979-80, INCLUDING THE PROPOSED USE OF $493,000 OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENTS Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - June 19, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES/Cont.) City Manager Cole said the State Legislature has not taken action on the "bail-out" funds or long term local government financing and thus the City is holding $800,000 in reserve. He further stated that for budget purposes, the City has not concluded negotiations with the employee units, and it is staff's recommendation that public input be accepted on the budget, including the use of Revenue Sharing funds; that Account 100-1040-SS68 be amended to add $6,400 for police vehicles (for a total of $34,000); and that the hearing be continued until June 26, 1979 for consideration of salary adjustments. Funds anticipated from Director of Finance Grant said it is anticipated that final State in August payments to the City under the retroactive "bail-out" bill being considered by the Legislature willbemade ~metime ~Augt Motion to amend budget It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the budget be amended to add $6,400 to Account 100-1040-5568 to bring it up to a total of $54,400 for police vehicles, to accommodate the decision foliowing the original hudget session~ to procure four checker vehicles to be utilized on an experimental hasis as police vehicles. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, aeconded by Councilman Gillow public hearing until and unanimously carried that this public hearing be continue 6/26/79 to the meeting of June 26, 1979 for consideration of salary adjustments and to approve the resolution adopting the budget. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF INCREASING opened the public hearing. THE UTILITY USER'S TAX RATE On June 29, 1978 the Council adopted Ordinance No. 1803 which increased the Utility User's Tax rate and required that a public hearing be held each fiscal year when the Council scheduled its public hearing for the adoption of the annual budge~. The Ordinance further provided that on July 1, 1979 the-,taX rate ontelephones be increased to 6%, and on gas and electricity the consumption factors be increased to $.01103 per therm of gas and $.00300 per kilowatt of electricity. Staff recommends City Manager Cole said that because of the uncertainties increase to maximum of the ongoing long term financing from the State, the base rate staff recommends that the Council approve the increase in the utility tax, beginning July 1, 1979, which will become the maximum base tax rate. Tax can be reduced or Assistant City Attorney Hatton clarified that the Ordinance repealed - but cannot provides for the automatic tax rate increase on July I, be increased 1979 (6% for telephones, $.01103 per therm of gas and $.00300 per kilowatt of electricity) unless action is taken by the Council to reduce it or repeal it. If the rate is decreased at this time and no action is taken by the Counci at the required public hearing in six months, the tax rate will automatically return to the maximum base tax rate. However, the rate cannot be increased beyond this base rate since the passage of Preposition 13. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - S - June 19, 1979 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (Cont.) Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk said the Chamber is concerned abou~ the increase Chamber of Commerce in the tax and he was speaking both on behalf of the business community and the citizens of Chula Vista. He spoke against the increase as taxable. rethil=sales are decreasing in the City, and since this is not a County- wide tax, it is detrimental to the business climate in the City where competition is concerned. E. Neal Arthur Mr. Arthur, Manager of Government Affairs for Rohr Industri~ Rohr Industries said Rohr objects to any increase in the utility user's tax as they pay the "lion's share" of this tax, and he requestec that the Council carefully consider this rate increase. Public hearing closed There beinR no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was closed. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the possibility of State "bail-out" funds, the offset of those funds and the amount of money generated if the tax rate is increased at this time, retroactive funds may be received from the State in the amount of $400,000, and if the long term financing bill does not pass, the City may be eligible for $771,000 plus a 7% inflation factor for.second year bail- out money. Motion to maintain current It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman tax rate for another six Gillow and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought months back for the Council to look at next week with the Utility User's Tax at the same rate as it is at the present time. Councilman Scott clarified that this rate would be maintaine until the next public hearing in six months. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9627 On June 5, 1979 the Council~ approved a schedule for the APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A disposal of the three-acre City owned property adjacent to PRELIMINARY ARCHAEOLOGICAL the golf course and it was noted that most of the technical. SURVEY OF THE CITY-OWNED work could be acconlptished by staff with the exception of PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE a preliminary archaeology survey. Sites such as this have GOLF COURSE rendered cultural data, therefore, a preliminary survey is necessary. It was determined that the cost of this survey would be under $200. 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 Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO, 9628 Staff has planned a number of special events during Parks AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF and Recreation Week to acquaint citizens with the park SWIMMING POOL FEES FOR facilities and recreation programs available, including TWO DAYS DURING PARKS AND free swimming in City pools on June 23 and 24. Council RECREATION WEEK IN CHULA authorization is required to waive the swimming pool fees VISTA for these two days. In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Director of Parks ~ Recreation Hall said this was done last year and it did increase revenues from the services provided as citizens became familiar with the facilities. The special events for the week will be advertised through the recreation programs, center programs and in the newspapers with the cooperation of the Star-News. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - June 19, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (~ont.) Resolution offered Offered by Councilman GilloK, the reading of th~ text was waived hy unanimous consent, pas~ed and adopted h~ the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9629 Rohr Corporation agreed to share leasing costs for the ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF temporary use of Tidelands Avenue on a SO/SO basis. The ROHR CORPORATION TO BE initial installment of $4,000 has been received and an APPLIED TO THE LEASE OF A appropriate resolution prepared~to accept the donation. PORTION OF TID~LANDS AVENUE Resolution offered Offered by Councilman GillOw, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 11. R~SOLUTION NO. 9630 In October 1978 the Council established a special trust AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING fund for the deposit of transient occupancy taxes with THE TRANSFER OF TRANSIENT the fund to terminate May 30, 1979. THis resolution OCCUPANCY TAX MONIES FROM authorizes the Director of Finance to place all the monies THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND TO in said fund, totalling $210,559.73, in the General Fund THE GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT to be expended in the same manner as in previous years. FOR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Gill'ow, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9631 On December 5, 1978 the Council approved the concept of a SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT joint powers agreement tQ increase the efficiency of OF COOPERATION BETWEEN providing fire services in Zone 5, which encompasses Chula TME VARIOUS AGENCIES Vista, National City, MontgOmery, Bonita-Sunnyside, Lower PROVIDING FIRE SERVICE Sweetwater and Imperial Beach. This resolution memorializes IN THE SOUTH BAY ZONE 5 this action. Mayor Hyde referred to the letter received from the Vice Mayor of National City indicating their Council's support. 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 Request for City Manager Mayor Hyde asked that the City Manager draft a letter to to draft appropriate letter the respective City Councils concerned and the Fire Protectim tO cities and districts Districts, forwarding a copy of the resolution and offering concerned that the City of Chula Vista will be the host City for the first meeting in an effort to move this matter along. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. ~ 7 - June RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cent.) 13. RESOLUTION N0. 9632 On June 12, 1979 the Council directed ~,taff to prepare APPROVING CERTAIN a resolution requiring. JLEN Construction Company to MODIFICATIONS IN THE regrade the subject property and move four buildings TELEGRAPH CANYON TERRACE designated as A, B, C and D vertically and horizontally PRECISE PLAN BUT REQUIRING in conformance with the approved Precise Plan. CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLAN WITH RESPECT TO BUILDINGS IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE (BUILDINGS A, B, C ~ D) 13a. REPORT ON RELOCATION OF Director of Planning Peterson said the applicant has BUILDINGS A, B, C AND D letters from two moving firmS, one stating there is not AT TELEGRAPH CANYON sufficient room to get equipment in to move the buildin~ TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS and moving the buildings would be economically impossib] (500-630 TELEGRAPH and the other stating there is no way to raise the built CANYON ROAD - JLEN, INC.) in order to excavate and lower the grade. bit. Peterson said it is his understanding the applicant wishes to avoid a continuance of the matter and is prepared to accept the resolution being considered this evening. Council discussion Council discussion followed with staff concerning certaj discrepancies approved by the Council on the balance of the project and adjustments which may have to be made for the buildings to fit in; the desire of the developei that the matter not be continued; if the developer proce to remove the buildings and regrade the property, such regrading may conflict with the actual configuration of the lower terrace; some minor modifications to the origi precise plan may be in order; staff will use discretiON approving regrading of the land around Buildings A, B, C ~ D and if there are any problems, they will come back t Council. Suggestion for amendment In response to a question from Mayor Hyde as to legal to resolution pitfalls, Assistant City Attorney Hatton said he would reconhmend that the discussion be made part of the resolu since the public hearing has been closed. He suggested the resolution be amended to state: "The relocation call for is conditioned upon compatibility with the rest of t plan." Motion to amend resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox a as suggested by Assistant carried 4-0 (Councilman Scott abstained) that the resolu City Attorney be amended in accordance with the statement made by the Assistant City Attorney. Joseph Lathers In response to an invitation from the Mayor to address t Telegraph Canyon Road particular question, Mr. Lathers said he is suggesting a Chula Vista plan of solution for the Council - aside from whatever t Council wishes to do, he suggests that he be permitted t regrade to the precise plan; that he is asking to do thi without going along with the resolution. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, as amended, the reading of as amended the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and ado by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Cox Noes: None Abstain: Councilman Scott Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 8 - June 19, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING (Cent.) ,,.: . BETWEEN reached based on the guidelines established in tb~e origina] THE CITY AND AZTEC BUS two-year contract to determine costs for service provision LINES TO PROVIDE INTRA- in FY 1979-80. The total cost for FY 1979-80 is estimated CITY BUS SERVICE FOR TWELVE to be $770,302 or $1.534/mile for provision of 592,120 MONTHS EFFECTIVE 7/1/79 miles. AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS 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, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Ab. sent: None 15. RESOLUTION N0. 9634 This agreement establishes the South Coast Organization APPROVING JOINT POWERS Operating Transit (SCOOT). AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH COAST ORGANIZATION OPERATING TRANSIT (SCOOT) Staff recommended that the Council appoint two members and one alternate to represent the City on the SCOOT Board; and that a contract be negotiated with SCOOT to provide public transportation service to residents of Chula Vista. Comment requested on Mayor Hyde asked staff to comment on the rationale behind rationale for membership the Board membership and whether or not there is any possibility that the City of Chula Vista might become the minority member of such a Board. He referred to page 3, paragraph S(a) of the Agreement: "BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Governing Body." City has option to Deputy City Manager Robens explained that it is possible withdraw at any time for the City to become a minority member on the Board; however, it takes a vote of a majority of the members before anyone else can be a part of the Agreement, and the City has the ability to withdraw from the Agreement if the is dissatisfaction with expansion of the system as other members come in. Council discussion Council discussion ensued with staff concerning the Board membership provisions - one member for the first $500,000 Local Transportation Funds cOntributiOn from the agency to SCOOT and one additional member for each agency con- tributing in excess of $500,000 for a maximum of two membe per agency; possibility of same number of members from eac agency; formula for membership determined in discussions between the County, CPO (Comprehensive Planning Organizati and the City; and the need to take action soon to receive the financial benefits. Agreement not clear on In response to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Mr. Robens elected officials as said the agreement is not clear whether the members of the members of the Board Board of Directors will be elected officials but it is his understanding this was the intention and it has been indi- cated Supervisor Hamilton will be the County representativ Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 9 - June 19, 1979 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCED, FIRST READING [Cont.) Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded hy Mayor item for one week Hyde that this matter be held over for one week to clarify that point (elected officials to be members of the Board of Directors). Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the motion be amended to include that the Council reco~unend the alternate be an appointment made by the appointing authority. Council discussion Council discussion followed and it was determined that the County has already approved the agreement, and it will cost the City approximately $330 per day beyond July 1, 19~ from general fund monies if the agreement is not approVed. Original motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion to continue the matte~ Mayor Hyde agreed as the second. Resolution offered - Offered by Cotnlcilman Cox as presented but with the requesl request for answers to staff come back at the meeting next week with answers to questions questions posed tonight. Clarification of motion Councilman Cox clarified that in offering the resolution it is desired to have the agreement in effect and that amendments can then be made as necessary. Resolution adopted The reading, ~f the. text- wa~ waived by unanimous consent and the resolution was passed and adopted by ~he following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Staff to initiate Mayor Hyde asked, that after the agreement is in effect, action to amend agreement that Deputy City Manager Robens initiate action on the par of the Council to propose an amendment to the agreement with regard to the elected officials. He also posed the question whether one alternate serves as alternate for both members or whether two alternates are to be appointed and asked that this be answered also. Recommendation for Mayor Hyde requested that staff bring back a reconunendatio membership requested for membership from the City at the next meeting. from staff 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9635 On June 7, 1979 the City Engineer received one bid for the REJECTING BID FOR THE project. The bid was more than 20% over the engineer's CONSTRUCTION OF STREET AND estimate for both Alternate 1 and Alternate 2. Staff TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AT THE reconmaended (1) that the bid be rejected as the lack of INTERSECTIONS OF BONITA ROAD/ competitive bidding leaves the staff with inadequate OTAY LAKES ROAD AND EAST "H" information to justify spending the additional funds; and STREET/OTAY LAKES RO~D (2) that the concept of Alternate 2 be approved and the work re-advertised as two separate projects. Resolution offered 0flared 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, Cox, IBgdahl Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -:10 - 3une 19, 1979 17. REPORTS OF ~E CITY MANAGER a, RF, P~RT ON PUBLIC The City Manager submitted a detailed report regarding OPINION POLL Councilman Gillow's request for a public Opinion poll. He recommended the Council approve the conduction of an opinion poll consisting of 24questionsby telephone to be given to 500 sample registered voters. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Councilmembers to submit The Council concurred that each member of the Council will list of topics or subject offer a list of topics or subject areas with final questi~ areas determined from the accumulative list. 17 b. REPORT ON MURAL In a written report City Manager Cole said Staff discussed PAINTINGS THROUGHOUT the use of murals as a deterrent to graffiti with staff THE CITY members of Bonita Vista High School (who have developed a mural manual) and with Southwestern College. They have indicated an interest in the program and will cooperate with the City. It was recommended that a theme be adopted for City murals such as "The Year of the Child" as suggest by Councilman Gillow. Staff recommended that they be directed to develop a program, working with the Parks and Recreation Commission, for painting murals on restrooms in parks and possibly other selected City buildings. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyae, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Mayor Hyde commented that his motion to accept the report included the theme as "The Year of the Child." 17 c. REPORT ON BONITA/ h a written statement, City Manager Cole said that payment SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION for fire protection provided by Bonita-Sunnyside Fire NEGOTIATIONS Protection District due March 1S, 1979 has not been made, although funds in the amount of $37,890 are included in the 1978-79 budget, The problem is the amount of money the City must pay based on the formula in the agreement which expires June 30, 1979, i.e., assessed valuation of the City area times the tax rate necessary to equal the pro rata share of the total District budget. The assessed valuation increased approximately $1.5 million and applyin the rate of 86¢ per $100 results in a contract cost of $41,731.83. Staff recommended payment of the $41,731.83 for 1978-79 fire service (requiring the additional appropriation of $3,900) and that the contract be terminated effective June 30, 1979 with the Chula Vista Fire Department directed to provide first-in response. Council discussion The Council and staff discussed (1) the distance and times to various points as indicated in the staff report, noting the most distant point was 4 miles to the easterly part of the golf course where there are no residences; (2) fire insurance ratings (based on 3miles) might be increased slightly in the commercial area but not in the residential area; and (3) most distant calls for the golf course might be emergency medical only. Motion to approve staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman recommendation and appropri- Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation ate necessary funds be approved and a ~esolution brought back appropriating the additional $3,900 (for payment of fire protection ~ service in 1978-79). Held Tuesday -7:00 p.m,"' - 11 - June 19~ 1979 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~NT HEADS 18. REPORT ON CIVIC In a written stateanent, the Director of Planning analyzed CENTER PARKING the parking needs concluding that (~) the parking provided does comply with the Zoning Ordinance standards; (2) it would be beneficial to the City to develop a long range plan for parking needs within the Civic Center Complex, and (S) if it is desired to provide interim parking while the courts remain, that landscaping be withheld on the vacated area used by the Personnel Department across Fourtt and to provide temporary paving to acconnnodate the Police Department personnel. Motion to accept report It was moved by Cotmcilman Egdahl and seconded hy Mayor Hyde that the report he accepted. Councilman Cox questioned whether the staff has had any further contact with the County regarding their desire to secure or acquire temporary parking areas to assist the City in this problem. He suggested this would be an alternative for the City to save money. Substitute motion to It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman work with County to Gillow that the City consider working with the County, provide parking area allowing them to pay for the demolition of the Personnel office building with the proviso that the Council will let them use that for a temporary site for parking. Concern that temporary Councilman Egdahl expressed his concern that using that parking area may be made area as a temporary parking site may end up being a permanent permanent arrangement. He spoke in favor of the original motion. Speaking against Councilman Scott spoke against the motion, stating the Cou~ substitute motion personnel may not make the effort to cross the street and use the parking lot. Substitute motion fails The substitute motion failed hy the following vote, to-wit: .Ayes: Councilman Cox NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gil~ow, Scott Absent: None ' .... :" . ':~-~' Original motion carried The motion tO accept the staff report carried unanimously. 19. REPORT ON SUGGESTED WITH- On April 24, 1979 presentations were made to Council by DRAWAL OF SUPPORT FOR THE Dr. Peter Watry and Mr. Eugene Coleman encouraging the SWEETWATER FLOOD CONTROL Council to withdraw its support of the Sweetwater Flood CHANNEL Control Project while continuing to support the related Route 54 Freeway project. The City Engineer reviewed the written submissions and recommended that the City continue to support the flood control channel/freeway project as now stipulated in various interagency agreements. (This item was continued at the request of Mr. Coleman - see page 1 of the minutes.) 19a. RESPONSE FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS Brian Moore Mr. Moore referred to their written response forwarded to Corps of Engineers the Council and staff in reply to questions raised by Dr. Los Angeles Watry and Mr. Coleman. He outlined the background of the project, calling attention to a published draft dated July, 1977 and to a public hearing held in National City in December 1978. His comments included environmental problemz location of the inlet at Bonita Mesa Road, budget cost and analysis, acquisition of marshlands to preserve wildlife. 1 Moore stated that part of the project has already been authorized by Congress and the Corps is ready to proceed. asked for continued support of the City. Held TueSday - 7:00 p.m. - 12 - 'June 19, 1979 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS [Cent.) Question regarding State Mayor Hyde asked if it would he feasible or practical to 54 without flood control complete State S4 freeway project without the flood controZ project channel. Considerable expense Mr. Moore explained this is a difficult question as many already incurred agreements have been made: $11,000,000 have already been expended, 90% of tim rights of way have been acquired by CalTrans, and relocation of utilities at considerable expense. He said a flood control problem has been identif: and would need to be handled. Chris Gulker Mr. Gulker stated that the method used to estimate benefit: Corp of Engineers was the best possible, lacking flood history. He added th~ Los Angeles it was recently proven to be conservative based on floods that occurred. City Engineer Lippitt suggested that in view of written comments from Mr. Coleman, Dr. Watry and the Corps of Engineers, it might be helpful for all parties to meet with City staff toreview them and avoid a back and forth situation, and when the review is complete it can come back to the Council in two weeks or at a later Council meeting. Item 19 rescheduled It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott ~ for meeting of July unanimously carried that this matter be rescheduled for 3, 1979 the regular Council meeting in two weeks ~ July 3. 20. REPORT ON CITY ACTING AS Item 20 was continued to a subsequent meeting. See page 1 ITS OWN CONTRACTOR of the minutes. 21. REPORT ON MAYOR'S PROPOSAL Item 21 was continued to a subsequent meeting. See page 1 FOR A MOBILE HOME PARK of the minutes. DEVELOPMENT MAYOR'S REPORT Ad Hoc Elderly and Mayor Hyde said he understands the staff will be recommend Handicapped Transportation approval of a contract with a private firm to operate the Advisory Committee proposed demand responsive transit service for handicapped and elderly citizens in the City, and it is necessary to appoint an advisory transportation committee. The tommitt will be known as an Ad Hoc Elderly and Handic d TransportaioniAdviso~y Committee consisting o fve m~mh~r Motion to appoint It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and committee members unanimously carried that the following individuals, who ha indicated a willingness to serve, he appointed to this ad hcc committee: Joan D. Nicholson Eileen Skelly Joe Navarra An~e:Fab~&~k Jack Bloom Le~isla~ivebill' introduced Mayor Hyde said he had received a letter from LAFCO pointi to repeal:MORGA-anne, x~tions out that Senator Briggs of Orange County has introduced a bill to repeal the island annexation provisions of the MORGA act and the bill is proceeding through the Leg!slatu LAFCO urged the Council to contact members of the Senat~ Local Government Committee at once in support of maintaini the MORGA act. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 13 -' June 29, t979 MAYOR'S REPORT(Cont.) Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman retention of MORGA Cox and unanimously carried that the Council support the MORGA legislation and send a letter to the members of the Local Government Committee. COUNCIL COMMENTS 22. REPORT ON RECOMN~NDATIONS This item was continued to a subsequent meeting. See page FROM THE MAYOR'S VISITOR 1 of the minutes. INDUSTRY ADVISORY CON~4ITTEE Councilman Gillow noted the continuance of this item and stated that the Committee felt one recommendation should be acted on quickly - that a letter he forwarded to the Street & Son Interest requestfng consideration of includin a visitor center in their project. Motion to forward letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded hy Couflcilman Cox and unanimously carried that the letter be forwarded as recommended. Report next meeting on In answer to a query from Councilman Cox regarding questio hourly employees raised by the hourly employees of the City, Assistant City Manage~ Asmus said a report will be given to Council on this at the next meeting in establishing salaries for thes employees. Council Conference items Mayor Hyde asked that the City Manager reschedule the ire/ for 6/14 to be rescheduled which were to he considered at the Council Conference that was cancelled on June 14 due to lack of a quorum. City Attorney reports. Councilman Cox re~erred to a number of reports from the City Attorney received by the Council in their packets. E suggested that the items be considered at a Council ConfeI or at a regular meeting. Motion to schedule It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded hy Councilman reports for appropriate Scott and unanimously carried that the City Manager schedt meetings these items for an appropriate meeting setting an& at an appropriate time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m. to the regu] meeting scheduled for Tues&ay, June 26, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue. FILED NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM, THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1979 AT 4:00 P.M. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 19 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING, 276 FOURTH AVENUE, AND THE NEXT COUNCIL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1979 IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL. Dated: June 13, 1979