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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/12/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. December 12, 1978 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, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Parks & Recrea- tion Hall, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Administrative Analyst Swartfager The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of November 30 and December 5, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to. each Councilman. Councilman Cox abstained on the minutes of November 30, 1978 as he was not present at that meeting. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. REPORT ON REBUILDING Mr. Bruce Ellis, Genera] Manager of Mission Cable Televisio OF OLD CABLE SYSTEM stated that the reason for rebuilding the cable television system is to replace the old equipment with a better system with more capacity and greater reliability. It will have more than 20 channels and the same service will be delivere to everyone with no charge being made for the conversion, but they will be asking for an additional fee of $1.00 per month from subscribers. It is anticipated that the conver- sion will be completed the first part of 1980. 2b. RESOLUTION NO. 9398 - June Sims, the City's Aquatic Coordinator, has been named RECOGNITION OF JUNE SIMS the Nationa~ Public Recreation Woman of the Year by the AS AAU WOMAN OF THE YEAR Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). She was selected from 17 regional nominees and is the second Californian to Qin the award in its 15-year history. Mayor Hyde read the resolu- tion commending Ms. Sims, and presented her with a key to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was read by Mayor Hyde, passed and adopted by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egd~ Noes: None Absent: None 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Maurice McMahon Mr. McMahon said he was representing the Chula Vista Miss 1573 Roma Court Softball America League. He presented the City ~. plaque. Chula Vista in appreciation of the help and cooperation offered by the Parks and Recreation Department with their activities last year, particularly the National Tournament of Champions. ~Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 2 - December 12, 1978 '4. WRITTEN COmmUNICATIONS a. LETTER FROM AMERICAN The lease agreement with the City for the American L~gion LEGION POST #434 Post #434 to use facilities located at~ General Rooa Park REGARDING LEASE AGREE- will expire June S0, 1985. Members of the American Legion MENT FOR FACILITY Post requested that they be granted an option to renew the LOCATED Aq GENERAL lease for an additional ten-year period. ROCA PARK Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow staff and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. PUBLIC FlEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5 COUNCIL DISCUSSION - The public hearing on November 14, 1978, regarding the Third PUBLIC HEARING ON THIRD Avenue Widening design alternatives was continued to Decem- AVENUE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES bet S~ 1978 in order to prepare a study concerning the impact AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT of traffic .noise upon the Saint Rose of Lima School. The (Federal Negative public hearing was closed and the Council discussion on this Declaration) (Continued matter continued until tonight to give Councilman Egdahl an from 12/5/78) opportunity tO listen to the tapes and fully participate in .a decision regarding the design alternatives and the Nega- tive Declaration. a. STATUS REPORT- In a status report, th~ City Engineer said that formal Council THIRD AVENUE approval of the final Negative Declaration will be requested WIDENING ENVIRONMENTAL following receipt of State and Federal approval (if granted). PROCESS Staff recommended that the Council include the staff noise study in the Negative Declaration and authorize the City Engineer to submit it to the State and Federal authorities; and that the Council indicate a preference concerning which alternative street section or sections are tq be used. Councilman Egdah! Councilman Egdah] announced thathe did listen to the tapes listened to tapes of the Council meetings of November 14 and December 5, 1978, concerning this item. Noise increase Director of Public Works Robens said that the staff reviewed insignificant each of the items of concern expressed by Mr. Barry Crane of the Saint Rose of Lima School and staff determined that any increase in noise due to the project is"considered in- significant by Federal standards as it is less than 2 deci- bels. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the request of the staff for direction on the alternatives for widening Third Avenue or whether the project should proce6d; 'the reconstruction required whether or not the street is widened; and Federal requirements if Federal funds are used. Motion to include It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox !and~ investigation r~port unanimously carried that tBe information from th~ ~nves'ti- of noise in Negative gation of the noise impact upon the Saint Rose of Lima School Declaration resulting from the proposed Third Avenue Widening be included in the Negative Declaration and that the CounCil accept the Negative Declaration. Motio~ to proceed with It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilm~n Cox widening of Third Avenue that the Council take ~ha position that staff proceed with the widening project on Third Avenue. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the public hearing on this mattBr with CounCilman Scott expressing concern regarding the public ~oaring notice. It was determined in the discussion by staff and Council that proper publi~ notice was given to fulfill Council policy and Federal r~quirements, but a final decision cannot be made ~ntil' the Environmental report has been 'aCcepted by the State and Federal agencies. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 3 - December 12, 1978 Speaking against motion Councilman Scott reiterated his concerns regarding the widening of Third Avenue and Spoke against the motion. Justifications considered In response to direction from Mayor Hyde, Director of for widening Public Works Robens outlined several reasons considered by staff for justification of the project: (1) the street is in need of repair which will cost several hundred thou- sand dollars', (2) when considering maintenance., staff en- gineers recommended that if the street is Widened, it shoul, be done now; (3) the capacity of 12-foot lanes is increased about 20% over 10-foot lanes and traffic will increase with construction of the Court facilities; and (4) accidents wilZ be reduced approximately 30% to 40% - the accident rate be- tween intersections is currently three times that of any other comparable street in the City. Motion for widening carried The motion to proceed with the project carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to eliminate It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde left-turn pocket at and unanimously carried that the Council approve the staff "G" Street recommendation that the proposed left-turn pocket at "G" Street be eliminated at this time. (Item 2 -agenda state- ment of December S, 1978) Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman staff recommendations Cox and unanimously carried that the Council approve staff regarding noise mitigation recommendations (3) to determine that the cost of effective and deferring action noise mitigation ($20,000 - $83,000)'is notconsi~r~d,to-~e pending Federal approval a justifiable public expense since this project itself does of Negative Declaration not produce asignifieantlimpactupon!theschO01, and~F(4). defer action on project approval until the final negative declaration is approved by the Federal Highway Administra- tion. (Agenda statement of December S, 1978) Design alternatives Director of Public Works Robens, using overhead transparencie described described the alternatives for widening Third Avenue: Alternative A: Standard widening which will require the acquisition of street tree easements if the palm trees are to be retained. Alternative B: Provides for a median island construction and eliminates parking along the side. Palm trees can be retained. Alternative C: Provides parking bays and re,dins two-twelve foot travelways. This provides for parking spaces and bays for beautification. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Alternative A Scott that Alternative A be approved. Town Centre Area Committee In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl~ Mr. Robens recommended Alternative A said that none of the alternatives "match" the proposed plan for the street through the Town Centre area, but that the Town Centre Area Committee recommended Alternative A. Motion carried The motion to approve Alternative A carried unan%mousty. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by COuncilman (Items 6 through 10) Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 4 - December 12, 1978 6. RESOLUTION NO. 9399 An Improvement District Petition and Waiver was filed with ACCEPTING PETITION FOR the City Clerk on December 4,! 1978 ~eque~ing that a 1911 STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN Act Improvement Assessment DistriCt be formed for the con- THE 1100 BLOCK OF structjon of curb, gutter, sidewalk, ~treet paving, sewer WALNUT AVENUE FROM 192 facilities, street 'lighting and drainage facilities in the FEET NORTHERLY OF PALOMAR 1100 block Of Walnut Avenue. The petition was signed by STREET TO 735.5 FEET property owners representing 75.7% of the area of the pro- NORTHERLY, AND DIRECTING posed district. STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE FORMATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 9400 One of the conditions for the issuance of building permits ACCEPTING STREET EASEMENT at the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center was for the owners to FROM CANYON PLAZA, LIMITED dedicate right of way for Telegraph Canyon Road. The office NAMING AND DEDICATING AS of Canyon Plaza, Limited, have granted the necessary easemet TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD for street purposes - 13 feet in width by 1525 feet in lengt along the north side of Telegraph Eanyon Road. 7h. RESOLUTION NO. 9401 One of the conditions for the issuance of building permits ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR at the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center was for the owners to DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM grant an easement for drainage purposes. Officers of Canyor CANYON PLAZA, LIMITED Plaza, Limited, have granted the necessary drainage easemenl 35 feet in width by 1525 feet in length along the north sid~ of Telegragph Canyon Road. 7c. RESOLUTION NO. 9402 One of the conditions for the issuance of building permits ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR at the Canyon Plaza Shopping Center was for the owners to SEWER PURPOSES FROM grant the City a sewer easement. The officers of Canyon CANYON PLAZA, LIMITED Plaza, Limited, have granted the necessary sewer easement 20 feet in width on the property to serve the various store~ and offices. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9403 The following trial traffic regulations have been in effect AMENDING SCHEDULE III for eight months: S~hedule III - Parking prohibited at all OF THE TRAFFIC CODE times (1) on East Orange Avenue beginning at the westerly TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT driveway at 225 East Orange and ending at a point 50 feet ALL TIMES ON EAST ORANGE west on the north side of the street; and (2) on Telegraph AVENUE AND ON TELEGRAPH Canyon Road beginning at the curb return on the northeast CANYON ROAD corner of the intersection with East "L" Street/Nacion Avenue and ending at a point 10 feet north of the northerly driveway to the shopping center on the east side of the street. On November 22, 1978 the Safety Commission recommended that these traffic regulations be made permanent. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9404 One of the conditions of approval of the Tentative Map of APPROVING JOINT USE Casa del Rey was for the developers to construct on offsite AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY access road to the subdivision by extending Paseo Ladera, OF SAN DIEGO FOR PASEO which will cross a 100 foot wide easement owned by the City LADERA CROSSING 100 of San Diego. It is appropriate that the City of Chula FOOT WATER EASEMENT Vista enter into a Joint Use Agreement with the City of San Diego to allow both parties to occupy a portion of the wate~ easement. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9405 The following trial traffic regulations have been in effect ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS for a minimum of eight months: Schedule. II - Special stops ON SECOND AVENUE AT "G" required at the intersection of Second Avenue/"G" Street STREET AND ON CAMINO with traffic stopped on both streets with 4 signs; and at ELEVADO AT RIDGEVIEW WAY the intersection of Ridgeview Way/Camino Elevado with traff~ stopped on Camino Elevado with 2 signs. The Safety Commission recommended that the regulations be mad~ permanent. '(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 5 - December 12, 1978 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9406 The City has budgeted funds for the construction of sani- APPROVING AGREEMENT tary improvements to bypass the Rosebank Sewer pump station. BETWEEN KAMPGROUNDS Kampground Enterprises, Incorporated, is proceeding with ENTERPRISES, INC. AND the expansion of its campground facilities located easterly THE CITY FOR PREPARATION of Edgemere Avenue (within the County) downstream from the OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS Rosebank sewer pump. Staff determined that if an 8"seWer AND CONSTRUCTION OF A main were constructed by Kampground Enterprises, it would SANITARY SEWER serve the campground facility and also coordinate with the City's project for the Rosebank pump station bypass. The agreement specifies the conditions under which this will be done. 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: C0uncilmengcott,~Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None ~ Absent: NDne 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9407 Negotiations have been concluded with the Chula Vista Police APPROVING MOU CONCERNING Officers Association and a MemOrandum of Understanding (M~U) WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND has been approved by this employee group, It is now before CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT the'Council for ratification. WITH THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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 13. RESOLUTION NO. 9408 This resolution establishes the compensation plan for Mid- ESTABLISHING THE dle Management employees for Fiscal Year 1978-79, effective COMPENSATION PLAN July 14, 1978. In most cases a five peycent salary increase FOR THE MIDDLE was recommended from July 14, 1978 through May 31, 1979~ MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES with an additional one-half percent on Junel, 1979. Total FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 compensation for the group increased about.6 3/4% over the AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS previous fiscal year. THEREFOR 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 14. RESOLUTION NO. 9409 This resolution establishes a compensation plan for positions ESTABLISHING THE which-are u,nrepresenteddUe to their unclassified and con- COMPENSATION PLAN FOR fidential nature or due to special circumstances. The salary UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES recommendation includes a $300 lump sum per employee for the FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 first half of the current fiscal year and a 5.5% increase AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS effective December 29, 1978. THEREFOR Resolution offered Offered'by Councilman Gillow, therea~ingof the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and a~opted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None - Absent:: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 6 - December 12, 1978 IS. RESOLUTION - An important feature of the Cali.fornia Library Services Act AUTHORIZING CHULA was to encourage and enable the sharing of resources between VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY libraries. TheChula Vista Library is a member of the Serra TO PARTICIPATE IN THE Cooperative Library System and will be reimbursed for certain CALIFORNIA LIBRARY in-kind services related to resource sharing. There will be SERVICES ACT no direct cost to the City for participating in the California Library Services Act program. No recommendation In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde as towheth~r this mat- from Library Board ter had been considered by the Library Board, City Manager Cole said it had not been referred to them. Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan said that the State Library Board is request= 631 Carla i'ng all the Cities to take action on this item as soon as Chula Vista possible as it is funded on a calendar year basis. (Member of State Library Board) Council discussion COuncil discussion ensued with Mr. Lathan concerning the delivery of materials between libraries; the requirement to join the program to receive .Federal or State funds; funds received last year fromSerra System (Chula Vista received about $19,000); seven libraries in San Diego County now belong to the system with 40% of the libraries in the State currently participating. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Concerns expressed Councilman Egdahl expressed his concerns regarding the inter- library borrowing or exchange system and said he had reser- vations regarding approval of the program. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Counailman Scott to refer Item 15 to and unanimously carried that this matter be referred tO the the Library BDard of Library Board of Trustees for their recommendation before Trustees(or recom- the Council votes on the resolution; and that the Library mendation Board call a special meeting prior to December 25, 1978 to make their recommendation. Item to be scheduled It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Saott and for Council Conference unanimously carried that this matter be rescheduted for the on December 28, 1978 Council Conference to be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Decem- ber 28, 1978. 16, RESOLUTION NO. 9410 " The 1976 Chula Vista five-year Transit Development Program APPROVING AGREEMENT recommended t~e construction of a Transit Center located in BETWEEN BARTON-ASEBiMtN or near the Chula Vista Shopping Center and the design and ASSOCIATES, INC. AND Construction was funded last year as a Federal Aid Urban THE CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL (FAU) transit assistance project in the amount of $207,000. SERVICES TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR Five consulting firms were interviewed and Barton-ASChman CONSTRUCTION OF A Associates were selected - based on cos~ and technical pro. TRANSIT CENTER posal factors - to prepare a feasibility study. They will provide engineering services required to prepare detailed construction plans and working specifications for construc- tion Of the Transit Center. Resolut.ion offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was walved by ~manimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote,'torwit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. - 7 - December 12, 1978 17. RESOLUTION NO. 9411 Under the current system,.the lights on the tennis courts APPROVlNG A PROJECT at Chula Vista, Castle Park and Hilltop High Schools are TO INSTALL LIGHT controlled by timers, with the lights remaining on during TIMES ON TENNIS COURTS the sunset to 10:00 p.m. period even when the courts are AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS not being used. The staff has devised a plan to turn off FOR THE PROJECT the lights automatically when the courts-are not in use by using new 60-minute timers. If the lights are turned off for an average of one hour per night, the cost of the timer~ will be amortized in one year. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 18. RESOLUTION NO. 9412 The Mainstem information system is an invaluable maintenanc APPROVING RENEWAL OF tool for the City's vehicle fleet. Their written and CONTRACT WITH MAINSTEM, advisory services have proved to be a comprehensive cost INC. effective maintenance device. This resolution will renew the Mainstem contract through August 17, 1979 with the only change being an increase in cost from $767 monthly to $822 monthly due to inflation. 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 CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OR ORDINANCES 19. ORDINANCE No. 1847 At the request of the San Diego County Department of Public REGULATING MOBILE Health, an ordinance was prepared amending the City Code FOOD VENDORS - regulating mobile food rending trucks so that it would con- SECOND READING AND form to the new County ordinance adopted on October 31, 197~ ADOPTION (Continued Chula Vista ordinance was placed on first reading on Novembt from 12/5/78) 28, 1978. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance was-continued until tonight at the request of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Hyde announced that this is not a public hearing, but in view of several requests to speak on this item, the Council will entertain comments, if they are not repetitiou Fred Thornburgh Mr. Thornburgh spoke against the ordinances, voicing 6675 B, Paseo Del Norte concerns regarding enforcement problems and citing Carlsbad difficulties encountered in Orange County and other areas with numerous violations. He commented on the inadequate staffing of the County to enforce the ordinance. David McCollam Mr. McCollam said he is General Manager of Fiesta Catering 9360 Dowdy Dr., in San Diego, and that he opposed the ordinance after San Diego observing hot foo~ t~uck operations and Seeing the problems He said the County Health Department opposed the County ordinance after taking surveys documenting difficulties encountered with these trucks. Mr. ~dcCollam also commented on consumer protection and safety of employees. City Attorney Lindberg said that the City presently does not permit hot food vending operations unless the County Health Officer approves such use in writing. Held TueSday - 7:00 p.m:. 8 - Decembel:12, lg78 James Marinos, AttOrney* Mr. Marinos said that the County Health DirectOr will not 111 Elm, declare hot food operations legal in any city as County San Diego Council has ruled that each city will control such operation. (Representing Mobil~ He also said that the Board of Supervisors did not approve .Catering C~mpanies) additional staff to ,enforce the County Ordinance and enforcement wourd become a city problem Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk said that the Chamber has not yet'taken official Chula Vista' Chamber of action, but they are "unofficially" opposed to the Commerce ordinance as restaurant owners in the area have expressed concern that this would be unfair competition with a lack of regulation. :Frank Murphy Mr. Murphy referred to the transcript of testimony given to 530 B Street the La Mesa City Council by Mr. Gerald Quick, Chief of the San Diego County Division of Sanitation. Mr. Murphy pointed Qut (Representing Mobile statements in the testimony indicating that the County Industrial Catering Inc. Department of Public Health is not opposed to the operation of hot food trucks under proper regulations and that the County will enforce the ordinance and conduct regular inspections. Study prepared by Councilman Scott referred toa statement made that'the City City of San Diego of San Diego has prepared a study which was referred to their City Manager for review. He suggested that the results of this study might be helpful in making a decision on this matter. Motion to defe~ It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman action, pending report Gillow that this item be held over until such time as the of San Diego City Council can get the report from the City of San Diego and docket the matter again shortly thereafter. Suggestion for Mayor 'Hyde suggested that the motion include direction to addition tq motion the staff to.make contact with the Chief of the Divis}on of Sanitation of the County Department of Public. Health to answer some of the concerns with regard to enforcement. Suggestion to file Councilman Egdahl said he would support the motion, but action in placing Would prefer tha~'the action taken by the Council to place ordinanceon first the ordinance on first' reading be filed, and after receiving ~e~ing the report from the City of San Diego, the Council could reactivate the matter if it is so desired. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Gillow that (1) the action placing the o~dinance on first reading be filed, (2) obtain report from the City of San Diego, and (3) direct staff to contact the. Chief of the County Division of Sanitation regarding enforcement. Speaking against motion Councilman Cox spoke against filing the ordinance and having to repeat the process a~ a later time. Motion carried Thd motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gil~ow,.Egdahl, Hyde Noes: Councilman Cox Absent: None Held TueSday- 7:00 p.m. - 9 - December 12, 1978 20. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER ' a. REPORT ON MODIFICATION In July, 1978 the Council asked staff to tlarify Chula v~sta oF CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE Sanitary's administrative policy regarding garbage collecti.on CITY COVE RELATING TO limits. The City Manager submitted a detailed report with GARBAGE AND LITTER the following recommendations: ', 1. Establish a ten-item limit on residential trash collection, beginning JanUary 1, 19~9 -or the effective date of the ordinance. 2. Modify sections of the Municipal Code as follows: a. 8.24,010 - adding a new definit$on of "hazardous waste" b. 8.24.070 - specifically allowing garbage to be mixed with rubbish and establishing a maximum contaiher capacity of 40 gallons c. 8.24.080 - standardizing the type of containers allowed and listing practices approved and disapproved for residential customers Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that the report be accepted. Council discugsion Council discussion followed with staff concerning the proposed limit On number of item, various complaints received from ihepublic regarding rates, and limiting the number of items would in effect grant a rate increase ' without a public hearihg. Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman remainder of Cox and unanimously carried that the remainder of the -. recommendations staff recommendations be approved and that an ordinance be brought back minus the limitation on number of itemi. b. REPORT ON PURCHASE City Manager Cole submitted a written analysis of the OF IBM SERIES III savings to %he City in purchasing the IBM Series lli COPIER copier vs the monthly lease costs, which indicated a savings of about$5,000 per year. .:. MotlOft, to a~ept report It was moved by ~ouncilman Egdaht, seconded by Councilmah Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and a resolution brought back authorizing purchase of the IBM Series III copier.: c. REQUEST TO CLOSE City Manager Cole said that the Librarian has requested LIBRARY ON SATURDAY that the Library be closed on Saturday, (before Christmas DECEMBER 23, 1978 December 23, as there is very }ittle activity on that day. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman COx and seconded by Councilman Gillow that the requestSo c~ose the Library on December 23 be approved. ' Councilmaln Scott ,spoke against the motion~ suggesting that the services be cut down, but. not closing the Library on that date. Motion carried ~he motion carried by the following vo~e, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox}.Gillow, ~gdahl, Hyde NoeS: Councilman Scott Absent: None Held Tuesday -7:00 p.m. - 10 - December i2, 1978 Seminar on labor City Manager Cole announced that there will be'a semen'at relations in in San Francisco on January 17 and 18, 1979 on labor January, 1979 relations sponsored by the California League of-Cities, He suggested that members of the Council inay wish to consider attending. He said a staff member wili bein attendance. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 21. REPORT ON USE OF The Chula Vista Miss Softball America has requested permission GENERAL ROCA PARK to use General Roca Park. to host the national Tournament FOR SPECIAL EVENTS of Champions, August 21 - 25, 1979, and American Legion Post No. 434 has requested use of the Park on Thursday, May 17, 1979 to sponsor a circus. In a written report, the Dire6tor ofParks ~nd RecreatiOh stated that these ~equests'have been made in sufficient time that adjustments can be made to acCOmmodate them and - recommended approval. The ~eport also outlined in detail' the difficulties being encountered. in fitting special events into the park scheduling and it was suggested that * in the future, staff may have to recommend'disapproval of activities which are incompatible with the park's scheduled activities and facilities. Motion to accept report It was moved by Cohncilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Cox that the staff report be accepted. Speaking~against motion Councilman Egda~hl spoke against the motion, expressing his concern in using City parks for circuses for fund raising activities and private gain. Council discussion ensued concerning consideration of a policy for determining when and if such use of the parks should be permitted. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that only the request of Miss Softball America ~e appr0ved at'this time. Motion to check into It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdaht other sites for ~ircuses and UnanimouSly carried that the staff be requested to look and carnivals :: into other.potentiAl sites for circus/carnival uses within the City, including but not limited tO bayfront properties : under the authority of the Port District. Councilman Scott no~ed that if the circus is held at General Roca Park, it would be next door to the American Legion Hall, which would be a logical location and there were no problems last year with the circus they sponsored. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor. requestof A~ertcan Hyde that the request of the American Legion Post No. 434 Legion Post #434' be approved again this year anda policy developed further down the road. The motion carried by the following Vote, to~wit: AYES: Counqi~men Scott, Hyde, Cox, Gillow :'Noes; Councilman Egdahl .~ Absent: None :~ Held Tuesday -.7:00 p.m. -11- December,12, 1978 22, REPORT ON CIVIC CENTER As requested by the Council Director of Public Works Robems SIGNING submi~te=d a written report ~n the Civic ,Center Signihg, indicating the suggestions accepted by the Council at the meeting of January 10, 1978. He concluded wt'th a summary Of how the plans submitted to the Cohncil on November 21, t978 for review and approval complied with the recommendations of January 10, 1978. 'MOtion ~o accept report It was rmved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Counc'ilman Cox tha{. the report be accepted. Identification of In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde ,;..Mr. Robens s~fd the buildings : word "Administration" will not be added Go the present City Hall building; and the new building will be identified on the west entrance as "COuncil Chambers." Mayor Hyde spoke in favor of signing the new building "PuBlic Services - City Council Chambers" as a way to identify that building,, and that the City Hall also designate the administrative services. Motion to add It was moved by Mayor Hyde that in addition to "City Hall" "Administration" to the.p~esent building be identified as "Administration." City Hall BuildLing No second tO motion The motion'died for lack of a second. In answer to a question from Mayor'Hyde, Mr. Robens said the words "Public Services" would be appropriate'and could bep~aced on th~ new building, but because Qf the design, they would not be'easily seen. Motion to identify It was moved by. Mayor Hyde and seconded by. Councilman new building as "Public Egdahl that the new building be identified as both "Public Services - CounCil Services" and "Council Chambers" in an appropriate location Chambers" on the building. Speaking against motion Councilman Cox spoke against the designation being on the exterior of the building as the plaza directory and monument signs cover the activities in the building. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-Wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdah], Gillow, Scott Hoes: Councilman Cox Absent: None 23. REPORT ON REQUEST The Safety Commission requested that a marked crosswalk FOR MARKED CROSSWALK be installed on East "L" Street between Monserate.and ON EAST "L" STREET Melrose Avenues and the Council referred the request to BETWEEN MONSERATE kND staff for investigation and recommendation. MELROSE AVENUES The Traffic E~gineering Division conducted a pede.Strian survey whfch verified the Safety Conunission ihformatlon and provided supplemental information. EvalUation of the data indicated the 'location did Dot meet the minimpml6 points neCesSary. to warrant a marke4-cros'swalkinaccordanCe with ~ the Pedestrian CrossWalk Policy. Since there have been ~ reported accide~'tsinvolving p~destrians on this section of East "L" Street from 1975 to date, and as a crosswalk can sometimes create a false dense of security in these situatfons, staff recommended that a markedcrosswalknot be installed on East "L"Street between Monseratp and Melrose Avenues. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman recommendation Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -12- December 12, 1978 MAYOR'S REPORT Term of Port Commissioner Mayor Hyde said the Port Commissioner's term ends on expires January 2, 1979 January 2, 1979. He suggested that a time be scheduled to interview candidates for this position. Motion to consider names It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde of candidates for Port that names be considered at the Council Conference on Commissioner December 28, 1978 forthe position of Port Commissioner. Suggestion to reappoint Councilman Gillow questioned limiting this position to two R. C. Campbell terms and spoke in favor of allowing Mr. Campbell to apply again - before interviews are scheduled. Council discussion Council discussion.followed concernin~the Charter provisions and Council policy limiting appointments to Boards and Commissions to two terms and the intent of the Council that the term of the Port Commisaioner be included in this policy. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Cox that the Council restate now that the two-term limit applies to the Port District Commissioner. Port Commissioner Mayor Hyde said he will support the motion, but this in no Campbell commended for way indicates dissatisfaction with the services of the Port service to the City Commissioner. He commended Mr. Campbell for his many years of service to the City as Port Commissioner. Substitute motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: None Motion to develop list It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde of potential candidates and unanimously carried that at the Council Conference on Thursday, December 14, 1978 the Council take time to develop a list of names and than invite those persons to come in on December 28, 1978 for an interview with the Council. Agenda items set for Mayor Hyde suggested that the agenda for the Council December 28, 1978 Conference on December 28 be limited to the consideration of participation in the California Library Services Act and to interview candidates for the position of Port Commissioner. The Council concurred. Eileen Skelly appointed to Mayor Hyde announced that there is a vacancy on the Human Human Relations Commission Relations Commission. He said he has appointed Mrs. Eileen Skelly to replace Mrs. Helton on this Commission and requested Council ratification. Appointment ratified It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the appointment be ratified. Motion to modify It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and Ordinance relating to unanimously carried that the City Attorney be asked todraft Human Relations Commission modifications to the ordinance relating to the responsi- responsibilities bitities of the Human Relations Commission to include in their charge concern and cognizance of matters relating to affairs of seniors, housing for low and moderate income families, and disabled and handicapped persons. Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. -13- December 12, 1978 Letterof appreciation Mayor Hyde referred to a letter received from the Bonita ' received from Benira Vista Vista High School LIFE Program stating the TRASHATHON High School LIFE Program Project was successful and expressing appreciation to the, Council and City staff fortheir support and cooperation in allowing them to clean up various areas of the City. Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow , and unanimously carried that a resolution be drafted thanking the Bonita Vista High School LIFE Program for the TRASHATHON project. Public invited to Mayor Hyde invited members of the audience and staff to Tree Lighting Ceremony attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Cerembny onDecember 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the area north of the Library. COUNCIL COMMENTS Rationale of action taken Councilman Scott referred to an item in the newspapers by CPO questioned regarding a vote taken by the Comprehensive Planning Organi- zation (CPO) concerning Lindbergh Field. He questioned the rationale for this action. Vote of CPO regarding Mayor Hyde explained the background of the-vote taken by the Lindbergh Field explained CPO concerning the matter of having the looation of Lindbergh Field designated by the'votersof the C6unty, and noted that in any such vote, there would be an indication of the cost and who would pay it. Report on visit to Councilman Gillow reported on his visit to City Hail on City Hall Friday, December 8 and his observations of the preparation. of the agenda packets by the City Clerk's office. He questioned the number of agenda packets distributed to staff in City Hall. Motion to consider It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor Hyde limiting agenda and unanimously carried that the City Manager look into packets prepared limiting the amount of total packets (A-113's) that go out. Request for report Councilman Egdahl commented on the item concerning Mainstem, on cost effectiveness Inc., and the statement made that the services are "cost of Mainstem services effective." He asked if the Council could have the c6st effectiveness of these services in dollars and cents at budget time. The Council concurred that discussion of this matter be held at budget sessions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. to the . Council Conference on Thursday, December 14, 1978 at 4:'00 p.m. in the Council Conference ROom, City Hall. Deputy City Clerk