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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/04/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. April 25, 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 Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Acting Fire Chief Longerbone, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, City Librarian Simon, 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 13 and 18, 1978 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARING 2. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST opened the public hearing. FOR TAXICAB CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE & Douglas S. Phillips, 2009 "G" Street, San Diego, submitted NECESSITY - DOUG'S CAB CO. an application for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to operate two taxicabs in the City. Staff recommended that the application be denied, without prejudice, until the staff has completed the study and report that is due sometime in July, 1978 and that any additional applications be held in abeyance, pending Council resolution of this matter. Douglas Phillips D. Phillips asked that the Council consider his request 2009 "G" Street at this time and give him the opportunity to try out San Diego providing taxicab service to the City. Arnold Phillips A. Phillips supported his brother's request to grant the 2269 Cullen certificates at this time. San Diego Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion to table It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox that rather than denying the petition or granting it, that the matter be tabled and hold all other requests in abeyance until the Council receives the staff report, which is anti- cipated will be sometime in July (1978). City Council Meeting -2- April 25, 1978 Concern regarding In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, expressing notification to his concern regarding notification to applicants of the applicants of study, Assistant City Manager Asmus said that when this pending study application was received and set for public hearing by Council Resolution, the staff did not know what their recommendation would be. The hearing was set in accordance with ordinance procedures. Motion carried The motion to table carried unanimously. notify It was by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Motion to moved applicants Scott and unanimously carried that staff be directed, if there are any other applications received for taxicab licenses in the City, that they be informed that the City is not accepting them at this point - that there is a policy study underway which will be ready in July. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and (Items 5 through 5) unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 9081 - Perry Electric Co. has completed the construction of the ACCEPTING PUBLIC traffic signal system at Fourth Avenue/"H" Street in IMPROVEMENTS, FOURTH accordance with contract documents dated November 9, 1977. AVENUE/"H" STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL 4. RESOLUTION NO. 9082 - Due to inclement weather, the Griffith Company requested GRANTING EXTENSION OF a fifty-two day extension of contract time - until June 23, TIME, EDGEMERE AVENUE 1978 - for the Edgemere Avenue widening project. IMPROVEMENTS, "C" STREET TO 1-54 FREEWAY 5. RESOLUTION NO. 9083 - The Council requested that a resolution be prepared indi- OPPOSING PROPOSITION 13 - caring their opposition to Proposition 13, the Jarvis/Gann (JARVIS/GANN AMENDMENT) Constitutional Initiative. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION - The City is now eligible to participate in the U. S. APPROVING AGREEMENT Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program WITH THE HOUSING for low-rent public housing. Development of 215 low-rent AUTHORITY OF SAN DIEGO housing units on scattered sites would be pursued through COUNTY FOR LOW-RENT the City's membership in the Housing Authority of the PUBLIC HOUSING County of San Diego. Application deadline is May i, 1978. Report of Mayor's ad hoc Councilman Egdahl gave an oral report from the Mayor's Committee for Housing for ad hoc Committee, summarizing the following concerns: Citizens of Low Income (1) In presenting Proposition "C" to the electors~ an impression was created that this would not be "public housing" but would be housing developed and financed by the private sector; (2) Heavy emphasis was placed on housing for seniors and handicapped with light interest on family housing; (3) Feeling of discomfort in the Committee in the fact that the proposals are coming so quickly following the election. Majority vote of the Committee was to recom- mend that the Cooperative Agreement with the County be adopted for a maximum of 150 units of housing. City Council Meeting -3- April 25, 1978 Gordon Boltz Mr. Boltz, speaking as one of the minority members of the 432 Stoneridge Court Mayor's ad hoc Committee on Housing and as President of Bonita 92002 the South San Diego Bay Cities Board of Realtors, said he was asked to speak to various groups, prior to the election, to solicit support for Proposition "C" and emphasis was placed on private ownership and private building. He expressed the concern that housing would be constructed, sold back to the County Housing Authority and removed from the tax rolls, and said the Board asked that he convey their disagreement with the proposals to the Council. He personally asked the Council to consider the credibility problem with the citizens of Chula Vista. Charles D. Smith Mr. Smith, also representing the South San Diego Bay Cities 406 Third Avenue Board of Realtors, read a letter from the Board, dated prior Chula Vista 92012 to the election, conditionally endorsing Proposition "C" and said the Board strongly urged the Council not to vote in favor of the proposals. They suggested there are other methods for private enterprise to create a model program for low income housing and housing for the elderly. Karla Cohn In answer to questions from the Council, Ms. Cohn described Housing Authority in detail the two types of housing programs authorized by Coordinator Proposition "C" - public housing and housing under the County of San Diego California Housing Financing Agency (CHFA), stating that public housing offers the locality maximum control, with control under CHFA limited to local zoning and building codes. She said that if the May 1st deadline passes, it may be another full calendar year before funding for public housing might be available again. Council discussion An indepth discussion ensued between the Council and Ms. Cohn concerning all aspects of the current proposals and housing available under CHFA, including the mandate under the Community Block Grant Program for low income housing; the maximum number of units permitted; minimum units for a successful program; advisory role of the Council under CHFA program; and the possibility, if any, of future programs being available. Ms. Cohn summarized, stating that it will be very difficult, under any program, to get funds sufficient to meet the needs of all the needy residents. Concern in filing Councilman Cox expressed his concern in making application application on for housing under such a short time line and questioned if short notice public housing could be compared to private housing with subsidy programs. He spoke in favor of private development to keep housing on the tax rolls for the City. to file agenda It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Motion Items 6, 7 and 8 Scott that Items 6, 7 and 8 on tonight's agenda be filed. Council discussion Council discussion of the motion followed with the pros of motion and cons of the proposals reviewd in detail and each member of the Council expressing individual concerns, speaking either for or against the motion. Motion carried The motion to file Items 6, 7 and 8 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl Absent: None City Council Meeting -4- April 25, 1978 7. RESOLUTION - Item No. 7 was filed. See motion under Item No. 6 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR LOW-RENT PUBLIC HOUSING 8. RESOLUTION - Item No. 8 was filed. See motion under Item No. 6. APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR LOW-RENT PUBLIC HOUSING 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9084 - In order to acquire properties desired as additional DECLARING THE CITY'S parking places, it is necessary to amend the ordinance INTENTION TO ACQUIRE establishing the Parking District. The public hearing AND IMPROVE ADDITIONAL is set for May 23, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council PARKING LOTS WITHIN THE Chambers, City Hall. CHULA VISTA PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9085 - Sealed bids were received on April 13, 1978 for construc- ACCEPTING BIDS AND tion of these sidewalk ramps. It was recommended that AWARDING CONTRACT FOR bids be accepted and contract awarded to H. L. Foster CONSTRUCTION OF SIDE- Construction Company, low bidder, in the amount of $5,977.75, WALK RAMPS ON "E" which was 4.7% below the Engineer's estimate. STREET FROM GLOVER AVENUE TO THIRD AVENUE Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 9086 - The staff submitted a proposed "Policy" for the evaluation  ADOPTING A COUNCIL of requests for the installation of pedestrian crosswalks POLICY FOR THE INSTAL- which will create a uniform analysis for each proposed LATION OF PEDESTRIAN location. CROSSWALKS Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for review of It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott policy on 7/1/79 and unanimously carried that the Council review this policy on July 1st - or as close thereto as possible - in 1979 to see if it is appropriate. City Council Meeting -5- April 25, 1978 12. RESOLUTION NO. 9087 - City and County staffs have prepared an agreement to APPROVING AGREEMENT continue the Chula Vista Transit operation (parts of BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF Routes 5 and 7) in unincorporated County areas and for SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY the County to reimburse the City for the cost of these OF CHULA VISTA FOR services for FY 1978-79. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 1978-79 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Nobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 13. RESOLUTION - After discussions with Aztec Bus Lines, it was determined APPROVING FIFTEENTH that earlier agreements for compensation by the City to AMBNDMENT TO THE AGREE- Aztec Bus Lines fall short of actual costs of operation. MENT BETWEEN THE CITY It was recommended that the existing contract be amended AND AZTEC BUS LINES AND to provide for payment of the additional sum of $42,786. APPROPRIATING FUNDS Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Item 13 Hobel that this resolution be filed. Suggestion for City Manager Cole cormnented that the Resolution is in revised resolution three parts and that Parts 2 and 3 amending the present contract are appropriate due to the fact that when the contract was signed, the benefit of the audit was not available and costs could not be assessed. He suggested that staff be directed to come back next week with a revised resolution to provide for the current fiscal year changes in the contract. Council discussion Discussion ensued concerning the number of amendments to the yearly contract with Aztec; the concurrence of the City Attorney that the contract formula was not equitable; and that Aztec has fulfilled the contract as to performance and service. Audit part of In answer to a query from the Council, Transit Coordinator operating costs Bloom explained that the audit is part of the operating cost paid from Local Transportation Funds. Profit controlled In response to a question from Councilman Scott, Director by contract formula of Public Works Robens described the contract formula which precludes the Bus Company from making a "windfall" profit. Motion carried The motion to file Item 13 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Motion for revised It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman resolution Egdahl that the staff be directed to prepare another resolution with regard to their recommended adjustments to the current year contract, if they feel it is ap- propriate to make adjustments thereto. City Council Meeting -6- April 25, 1978 Comment against motion Councilman Hobel spoke against the motion, indicating that the proper time to make adjustment is when the contract for FY 1978-79 is negotiated. Adjustment a matter Mayor Hyde spoke in favor of the motion as a matter of of equity equity, as it has been indicated that the contract was negotiated without the benefit of full information. Suggestion that annual Councilman Scott suggested that contracts be negotiated adjustments be negotiated in the subsequent year to reflect the audit each year, thus necessary adjustments could be made annually. Motion carried The motion for a revised resolution carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Cox Absent: None RECESS A recess was called at 8:24 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:36 p.m. 14. RESOLUTION - This item was deleted from the agenda. APPROVING PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED EQUIP~ENT AND SUPPLIES FOR A MICROFILM SYSTEM 15. RESOLUTION NO. 9088 - On April 18, 1978 the Council authorized a series of ten APPROPRIATING FUNDS concerts to be held in Memorial Bowl during the summer. FOR A TEN-PROGRA~ A resolution has been prepared appropriating necessary SERIES OF CONCERTS funds from the General Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount IN MEMORIAL BOWL of $9,528. 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, Hobel, Co×~ Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 16. RESOLUTION NO. 9089 - In January 1978, the Council considered potential island INITIATING THE ANNEXATION annexation areas and accepted staff's recommendation to OF THE EAST "H" STREET/ prepare materials to be submitted to the Local Agency HILLTOP DRIVE ISLAND Formation Commission under the Municipal Organization TERRITORY UNDER THE Act of 1977. PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977 (MORGA) 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, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- April 25, 1978 17. REPORT ON PROPOSED On February 21, 1978 the Council considered the rezoning REZONING OF PALACE of the Palace Gardens Mobile Home Park and referred the GARDENS MOBILE HOME matter back to the Planning Commission and staff for PARK FROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M" further study. On April 21 the Planning Commission reaffirmed their previous recommendation in favor of rezoning the property from R-3 to R-3-L-"M". Staff concurred. Item not a Mayor Hyde announced to the audience that a public hearing public hearing was held on this matter and he requested the three citizens who had asked to speak not to introduce new materials as the public hearing was closed. Paul A. Peterson, Attorney Mr. Peterson, speaking on behalf of the owners - the 530 "B" Street Muroaka family - suggested that the Council consider San Diego what the appropriate zoning should be if the property were vacant in terms of the best use for the area. He described the current density and uses of the surrounding properties, and recommended that the Mobile Home Park be zoned R-3-P-17 with the "M" designation if it is appropriate. Mary Frances Click Ms. Click said she was representing Chet Powers, the 1100 Industrial Blvd. Region 7 Director of the Golden State Mobile Homes Owners Sp 1-87 League. She spoke in favor of retaining the zoning for Chula Vista 92011 a mobile home park as it was specifically zoned for that purpose and people have moved in at considerable expense on good faith. John Fabrick Mr. Fabrick said tenants in Palace Gardens requested that 501 Anita St. Sp 2 he speak for them. He asked the Council to consider the Chula Vista 92011 matter of "peace of mind" and outlined the problems and expense in moving mobile homes, particularly in view of the shortage of parks. He asked that the R-3-L-"M" zoning be adopted. Concern expressed Councilman Hobel expressed his concern that the zoning over zoning question has become an issue for both the property owner and the mobile home owners, and said the needs of both should be considered. Council discussion Council discussion with staff followed concerning the density allowed under R-S-P-17-"M" (17 units per acre) and under R-3-L-"M" (12 units per acre); the "M" designator is permissive and does not mandate mobile home park use; and since the establishment of the Design Review Board, the only development review by the Council is under re- quests for rezoning.  Mobile home parks Councilman Egdahl asked that it be made clear to those not guaranteed to people who spoke this evening representing mobile home mobile home owners owners that the Council at this point is not telling the property owner he must keep his property as a mobile home park, so the mobile home owners will not feel the City is guaranteeing them a park. 17a. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the ordinance be placed AMENDING THE ZONING MAP on first reading and that the reading of the text be TO CHANGE THE ZONE OF waived by unanimous consent. 30.50 ACRES AT THE SOUTH- EAST CORNER OF QUINTARD STREET AND SECOND AVENUE (PALACE GARDEN MOBILE HOME PARK) FROM R-3 TO R-3-L-"M" - FIRST READING City Council Meeting -8- April 25, 1978 Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: ~{ayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott Absent: None Motion to refer back It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman to Planning Commission Hobel, that the zoning request be sent back to the Planning Commission that was suggested - R-3-P-17-"M". Zoning must be Discussion ensued concerning the fact that the zoning will reconsider under have to go back through the public hearing process before public hearings the Planning Commission and the Council. Zoning on each mobile Director of Planning Peterson clarified that the zoning home park considered matter for the various mobile home parks was considered separately on its own separately by the staff and each evaluated for appropriate merits zoning individually. Motion carried The motion to refer the zoning matter back to the Planning Commission carried unanimously. CONTINUED b~TTERS 18. RESOLUTION NO. 9090 - As the renovation of the Civic Center Administration APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH Building will be limited to basic functional items and DONALD R. GOLDMAN AND financing alternatives are limited, staff recommended ASSOCIATES AND APPRO- that an agreement with Donald R. Goldman and Associates PRIATING FUNDS FOR be approved for a program development and cost estimate ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES phase. FOR CIVIC CENTER ADMIN- ISTRATION BUILDING RENOVATION Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Program development In response to questions from Councilman Egdahl, Director and cost estimate phase of Public Works Robens said that this will be a separate under separate contract contract and a new contract written for work beyond this phase, and the results or information from this phase belongs to the City and would be available to anyone who proceeds with the project. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Cox Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 19. REPORT ON PLANNING At the request of the Council, the Planning Commission CO~qlSSION RECOMMENDATION submitted a report on the rezoning of a small triangular FOR REZONING SMALL area lying west of the proposed intersection of the new PARCEL SOUTH OF TELE- alignment of Telegraph Canyon Road and the old alignment GRAPH CANYON ROAD TO of Telegraph Canyon Road. Because the property is separated C-O-P from the R-1 areas adjacent on the south by steep slopes and from properties to the north by a major street, the Commission recommended that it be rezoned from C-C-P to C-O-P as a single family dwelling would be inconsistent with the proposed adjacent uses. City Council Meeting -9- April 25, 1978 19a. ORDINANCE NO. 1795 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be REZONING 6900 SQ. FT. placed on its first reading and that the reading of the SOUTHWEST OF TELEGRAPH text be waived by unanimous consent. CANYON ROAD FROM C-C TO C-O-P - FIRST READING The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Request for Executive City Manager Cole requested that an Executive Session Session be held following the regular agenda to discuss salary negotiations. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox Session and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held as requested. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 21. REQUEST TO CLOSE It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this be referred back LIBRARY ON SUNDAY, to the City Manager for a recommendation with regard to MAY 28, 1978 a policy on situations where there is a holiday falling on a Monday, which would lend itself to a three-day holiday for certain services, where there would be a suggestion to close off certain services. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to discuss at It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde Executive Session and unanimously carried that this be held for executive session. 22. REPORT ON LTF On April 4, 1978 the Council inquired as to whether interest RESERVE FUNDS was accumulated on the LTF (Local Transportation Funds) Reserve Fund, and if so, whether the interest was credited to Chula Vista. Interest earned and In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens apportioned to the City explained that the City earns interest on its LTF Reserve Funds on the basis of population, and the interest on the monies held by the County Auditor is included in the total sum apportioned to the City. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 23. REPORT ON ELDERLY In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens said HANDICAPPED TRANS- that the City applied for an SB 283 demonstration grant PORTATION SERVICES from CALTRANS for the implementation of a specialized STATUS transportation system for more effective coordination of social service transportation in the Chula Vista Area. The grant application was approved in the amount of $81,310 for the operation of a demand responsive transpor- tation service for elderly and handicapped residents. The program and costs were outlined in detail in the report, copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. City Council Meeting -10- April 25, 1978 MAYOR'S REPORT Request for letter of Mayor Hyde announced that he had a request from the Com- support for funding munity School Assistant for the Chula Vista City School evening meal program District asking for a letter of support from the Mayor for senior citizens and City Council on behalf of a program to provide for evening meals for senior citizens. Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the letter of support be approved. Council invited to Mayor Hyde said that Supervisor Hamilton has scheduled a Growth Management Forum Growth Management Forum in the Chula Vista Library on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. and has invited the partici- pation of the Members of the Council and the community. COUNCIL CO~ENTS Concern regarding Councilman Egdahl referred to comments made by Karla Cohn control of low-income regarding the lack of City control over the 400 housing housing units units authorized by Proposition "C", He expressed his concern over how the units would be used. Motion to contact It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Legislators Scott that the Council correspond with the City's legislators in Sacramento and ask that legislation be introduced which would provide for sharp controls for municipalities in which a referendum under Article 34 has been passed so that the City has control, rather than the California Housing Financing Agency turning it over to any developer who comes down the "pike." Suggestion for staff Mayor Hyde suggested that the Council might want the staff recommendation to look into this and make a recommendation as to whether legislation should be requested. Addition to motion Councilman Egdahl added to his motion that this be referred to staff for recommendation. Councilman Scott agreed to the second, if the motion stands unless staff advises to the contrary. Motion clarified Discussion of the motion ensued and Councilman Egdahl clarified that the motion is that letters would be prepared to go forward unless the staff advises that it is not wise to do so. Motion carried The motion, as clarified, carried unanimously. Promotion of professional Councilman Egdahl commented on a situation where a 12-year services questioned old pianist presented a concert at the Library and following the concert, a gentleman was handing out his card at the door advertising his services as a private teacher of piano. Councilman Egdahl questioned if this was proper. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seoonded by Councilman Library Board and staff Scott and unanimously carried that the staff and the Library Board look into this and bring back a recommendation. City Council Meeting -11- April 25, 1978 Citizen questions Councilman Egdahl reported that correspondence has been use of Library received from a citizen regarding the Library advertising an introductory lecture on transcendental meditation, suggesting that this is a commercial approach and ques- tioning if public buildings should be used for this purpose. Motion for policy to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman control commercialism Scott and unanimously carried that the Library Board and staff advise the Council on this and recommend a policy for control (of commercial activities). Leadership Institute Councilman Scott said that since the ordinance was changed, for New Council Members new council members are not seated until June, and called attention to the New Council Members Leadership Institute scheduled for May 3 - 5, 1978 at Sheraton-Harbor Island, San Diego. Motion to send Council It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman candidates to leadership Cox and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought institute back to the Council appropriating $100 to allow the two run-off candidates - Messrs. Leonard Moore and George Gillow - to attend the institute. AB 2744 - on Councilman Cox referred to a letter sent by the Mayor on Assembly Floor April 6 to Assemblyman Deddeh in opposition to Assembly Bill 2744, the Agency Shop authorization. The bill is out of Committee and on the Assembly floor. Motion for additional It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman letter to Legislators Scott and unanimously carried that a new communication be sent to the area State Legislators recommending a "no" vote. Assistance requested Councilman Cox referred to a problem presented by the by California League League of California Cities where the League and the of Cities County Supervisors Association were denied the opportunity to make a joint presentation to the newly created Calif. Transportation Commission regarding concerns in the transportation field. The League requested that area Legislators be contacted concerning this procedure. Motion for letter It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox to Assemblyman Deddeh and unanimously carried that a letter be directed to Assemblyman Deddeh pointing out this problem and requesting his oversight of it. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman regarding zoning for Egdahl that the Council request the staff to report back mobile home parks to the Council - sometime after budget sessions are over - on the practicality or feasibility of having some sort of permanent zoning for mobile home parks in the City of Chula Vista. Suggestion to hold Mayor Hyde questioned if this might not be too restrictive motion for one week and suggested that this motion be held over to see if such a study is desired. The Council did not concur. Motion carried The motion for report carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: None City Council Meeting -12- April 25, 1978 Councilman Hobel said he recently toured the Municipal Golf Course and found that there is a lot of work to be done. Motion for report re It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman repairs to Golf Course Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff bring back a brief report - or summary report - on when the work will be finished; also, the status of any requests made for grants. Report on AB 2659 - Mayor Hyde referred to AB 2659 relating to Binding Arbi- Binding Arbitration tration for public safety employees. He said he has contacted the City's Assemblyman, as directed by Council, requesting that the bill be opposed in any form. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:59 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. City Clerk