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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/11/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TttE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. November 15, 1977 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, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Roberts, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg, Chief of Police Winters, 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 3 and 8, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mayor Hyde introduced Mr. Esquer, a member of the Board COUNCIL GUEST - of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Vice President JOSE ESQUER in charge of the International Department of the United California Bank. PRESENTATION OF Mayor Hyde commented on the many years of service of UNITED NATIONS Kitty Raso on the United Nations Day Committee and ASSOCIATION SERVICE presented her with a special Distinguished Service AWARD TO KITTY RASO Award from the National United Nations Association in recognition of her efforts in celebrating United Nations Day. b. PRESENTATION ON THE Mr. Tom Larwin, Director of Planning of the Metropolitan REGIONAL TRANSPORTA- Transit Development Board (MTDB) gave a quarterly report TION PLAN - MTDB on the Regional Transportation Plan, bringing the Council up to date on the various alternatives being investigated for the guideway planning project. He commented on three key decisions made recently: (1) To look at guideway transit, proceeding south from center city of San Diego to San Ysidro; (2) to look at "light rail" transit - a type of vehicle in-between the trolley street car and the BART system in San Francisco; and (3) alternatives - bus type of operations and guideway transit, including possi- ble use of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway system. Mr. Larwin said that it is hoped that a decision can be made concerning the plan in the spring of 1978, with public hearings to follow. In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Mr. Larwin said that the MTDB is working closely with Chula Vista City staff and that "H" Street is being considered as a primary station site. He stated every effort will be made to see that Chula Vista will benefit from guideway transit, and additional quarterly reports will be made to the Council. City Council Meeting -2- November 15, 1977 ORAL C0~4UNICATIONS A1 Manese Mr. Manese reviewed the request of the Association, ap- South Bay Filipino proved by the Council in September, 1976, for use of the Community Association Loma Verde Recreation Center to hold bingo games, if the Association should qualify for a permit. Mr. Manese re- ported that in September, 1977, the Association was issued a permit as a non'profit/social welfare organization; how- ever, he was appealing the classification determined by the Parks and Recreation Department for fee purposes as No. 5 -"Special Groups". Mr. Manese requested that the Association be classified as No. 3 - "Civic or Social Groups" under Resolution No. 6436, and further asked that the fee of $40 per night be deferred for three months with the Association only paying the $12 personnel fee. Council discussion Council discussion with the staff followed concerning the matter of appropriate classification for the organization and the broad ramifications in determining classifications for groups playing bingo. Mayor Hyde said the Council would be in a better position to make a decision if they had an opportunity to review the resolution and to consider the two different recommendations of the City Manager and the City Attorney. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox for one week and unanimously carried that this matter be brought back next week as an agenda item. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 4. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF PRECISE opened the public hearing. PLAN TO DEVELOP SITE OF TRUCK REPAIR FACILITY AT On October 26, 1977 the Planning Commission approved a 1180 WALNUT AVENUE IN THE conditional use permit (PCC-78-7) for a truck repair I-L-P ZONE - GARY IVERSON facility at 1180 Walnut Avenue in the I-L-P zone and recommended approval of the precise plan (PCM-78-?). The Commission also certified the Negative Declaration on IS-78-21 covering the project. Director of Planning Peterson said that the truck repair operation has been at this location for almost one year with the staff approving a zoning permit for this work last December, subject to the condition that the repairs be conducted entirely within the building on the site. However, most of the trucks are too large to fit in the building, therefore, a Conditional Use Permit was requested and approved and a precise plan submitted to cover land- scaping, fencing, and parking. Mr. Peterson said staff concurred with the Planning Commission rocommendation for approval, subject to their Resolution PCM-78-7. Ken Weimer Mr. Weimer said he is part o~er of the truck repair 1184 Tobias Drive premises occupied by his tenant, Mr. Iverson. He de- Chula Vista scribed the type of tractor-trailer trucks repaired, the emergency tire repair service performed at night (no major repairs done at night) and spoke in favor of the approval of the precise plan. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -3- November 15, 1977 Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the emergency repairs, hours of operation, parking, lighting for outside repair yard, installation of street improvements along Walnut Avenue and previous violation by operator of zoning permit. 4a. RESOLUTION NO. 8884 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was APPROVING PRECISE PLAN waived by unanimous consent. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SITE OF TRUCK REPAIR FACILITY AT 1180 WALNUT AVENUE AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION Motion for amendment It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the resolution be amended to resolution to add a provision that for a period of six months the property owner give a report to the Planning Department of emergency work performed after normal operating hours on a monthly basis. No second to motion Motion failed for lack of a second. Resolution adopted The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott initiate 1911 Act and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to proceedings initiate 1911 Act proceedings in this general area. Mayor Hyde clarified that a 1911 Act proceeding is an effort to provide the mechanics and funding for street improvements. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP PCS-77-10 FOR The applicant submitted a tentative subdivision map HUDSON VALLEY ESTATES proposing to divide 4.34 acres located between Second Avenue and Las Flores Drive into 11 single family lots. The Planning Commission certified the Environmental Impact Report on this project (EIR-78-1) and recommended approval of the tentative map in accordance with their Resolution PCS-77-10. Director of Planning Peterson explained that the proposal is to extend Las Flores Drive to the north and to cut into the east slope to create split-level pads. He described the house design and off-site improvements. Discussion of improvements In answer to a query from Councilman Cox regarding full street improvements on Las Flores, Mr. Peterson said the developer would be obligated to construct their half of the street. Director of Public Works Robens explained that a 1911 Act Assessment District is being considered which would complete the improvements on Las Flores, and also described the requirements for sewer installation. Howard Carter Mr. Carter said he owns a vacant parcel across from the 6353 Clyde Avenue development. He questioned the installation of the sewer San Diego and said it was his understanding that money has been budgeted for construction of the sewer. He asked how this would be handled. City Council Meeting -4- November 1S, 1977 Report to come back Mr. Robens said he was unaware of any funds budgeted for next week regarding this purpose, but he will check it out and report back sewer funds and to the Council next week. construction John Ross Mr. Ross said it was his understanding that property owners 88 Minor Avenue on each side of Las Flores would give up an equal amount of Chula Vista footage for the road; however, the map indicates that the first few lots on the Minot side will give up ail the footage. He questioned the alignment of Las Flores Drive and asked if it could be moved to the west. He also asked if property owners would be required to pay for the removal of the pump station (sewer), and installatioh of a storm drain. Alignment of street In answer to a question from Mayor ltyde, Director of Public recently established Works Roberts said that the alignment has been recently established, and the developer is to put in the improvements to the center line of the roadway, plus 10 feet; it is also the developer's obligation to acquire off-site property to extend the roadway and to install the storm drain. Sue Hudson Ms. Hudson said that her engineer was not present, but he Owner of proposed would be able to answer some of the questions. She said subdivision she did circulate a 1911 Act petition and had signatures to continue Las Flores Drive. 1911 Act assessment In response to a query from Mayor ltyde, Mr. Roberts said district in process that staff is working on the 1911 Act assessment district as a separate matter from the tentative map. Mayor Hyde commented that there were several questions that need to be answered and suggested that the Council would benefit from the advice of the engineering consul- tant of the subdivision. Ms. Hudson indicated she would have no objection to continuing the hearing for one week. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott hearing for one week and unanimously carried that this matter be continued (to 11/22/77) for one week with the request that Ms. Hudson have her engineer present and for the staff to look into the ques- tions that have been raised. ia. RESOLUTION - (Continued for one week - until November 22, 1977) APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP PCS-77-10 FOR HUDSON VALLEY ESTATES AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONb4ENTAL IMPACT REPORT 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF AN opened the public hearing. /~MENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE TIlE DESIG- Four properties were recently rezoned from R-3 to R-1 and NATION OF FOUR IDENTIFIED R-2 as a result of a study of "neighborhoods-in-transition" AREAS FROM HIGH DENSITY in the City: (a) Approximately 4 acres located at the RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUm4 southwest quadrant of Fifth Avenue and "C" Street; (b) ap- DENSITY RESIDENTIAL proximately 18 acres located south of "D" Street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenue; lc) approximately 16 acres located south of "F" Street, between Fifth Avenue and Broadway; and (d) approximately 1.5 acres located at the westerly terminus of Sea Vale Street, north of Third Avenue. City Council Meeting -5- November 15, 1977 It was determined that GPA-78-1 a, b, and c are categor- ically exempt from environmental review under the class Sa exemption provisions and it was also determined that Initial Study IS-76-46, which resulted in a finding of no significant environmental impact, may be applied to GPA-78-1 d. The Planning Commission recommended that the General Plan Diagram be amended in accordance with their Resolution GPA-78-1. Director of Planning Peterson said the recommendation is to bring the General Plan into conformance with the zoning established in the last year to reflect the lower density. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 8885 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was AMENDING THE GENERAL waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the PLAN DIAGRAM TO CHANGE following vote, to-wit: FOUR AREAS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FROM HIGH AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO Noes: None MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Absent: None CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman fltem 7 - 10) Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8886 - R.E. Hazard Contracting Company requested an extension GRANTING AN EXTENSION of contract time because of inclement weather and delay OF TIME TO R. E. HAZARD to delivery of traffic signal standards and appurtenances. CONTRACTING COMPANY The Engineering staff recommended a 24-day extension, FOR TELEGRAPH CANYON changing the contract completion date from November 20, ROAD WIDENING CONTRACT 1977 to December 14, 1977. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8887 - On October 17, 1977 Mr. D. L. Clemens, President of Utility DECLARING INTENTION TO Consultants, Inc., on behalf of E1 Rancho del Rey Corpora- CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING tion, submitted an application for deferral of under- TO CONSIDER THE DEFERRAL grounding the existing overhead distribution lines along the OF UNDERGROUNDING EXISTING 250 foot easement of SDG&E Company within E1 Rancho del UTILITIES ALONG THE 250 Rey Subdivision Unit No. 5. The staff recommended that FOOT EASEMENT OF SDG&E the date of November 29, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council COMPANY WITHIN EL RANCHO Chambers be set as the time and place for the public DEL REY UNIT NO. 5 hearing to consider this deferral. SUBDIVISION 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8888 - The Council has awarded the contract for the installation APPROVING AGREEMENT of a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Avenue BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA and Hilltop Drive. Twenty-five percent, or one leg of VISTA ANDTHE COUNTY OF the intersection is located in the unincorporated area SAN DIEGO FOR CONSTRUCTION of the County. County Counsel has prepared an agreement OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT whereby the County, upon completion, will pay 25 percent ORANGE AVENUE AND HILLTOP of the total cost of the project (approximately $11,000). DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE Staff reviewed the agreement and recommended approval. MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT City Council Meeting -6- November 15, 1977 10. RESOLUTION N0. 8889 - Several years ago the City received complaints concerning APPROVING ENCROACHMENT the "illegal" use of the public right of way for the place- PERMIT NO. 77-44 AUTHOR- ment of Christmas decorations. In response to the com- IZING THE USE OF THE plaints, the Council adopted a resolution granting a PUBLIC PARKWAYS AND AREAS blanket encroachment permit for the use of right of way WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS by property owners for the installation of temporary OF WAY FOR THE INSTALLA- Christmas decorations. A similar resolution has been TION BY RESIDENTIAL adopted each year since that time. PROPERTY OWNERS OF TEMPORARY CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND URGING THOSE PERSONS DISPLAYING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TO REDUCE BOTH THE NUMBER OF LIGHTS AND DURATION OF USE (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND 0RDIN~NCE, FIRST READING 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8890 - Mr. Fred O. Berg applied for an Encroachment Permit to APPROVING ENCROACHMENT allow continued encroachment of an existing barn and PERMIT NO. 77-43 fencing into Lot 117 (designated for open space) in FOR 4414 ACACIA Bonita Ridge Estates, Unit No. 2 Subdivision. Staff AVENUE (FRED O. BERG) reported that the structure will not pose any problem and the Encroachment Permit contains a clause that the encroaching structure must be removed at the owner's expense upon 30 days notice from the City. 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8891 - Bids were received on November 3, 1977 for the realignment ACCEPTING BIDS AND of Edgemere Avenue. It was recommended that the contract AWARDING CONTRACT FOR be awarded to Griffith Company, the low bidder, in the THE CONSTRUCTION OF amount of $160,167.75. EDGEMERE AVENUE BETWEEN 1-54 FREEWAY AND "C" V & V Development, Inc., will participate in the cost of STREET AND APPROPRIATING constructing 522 lineal feet of improvements along the FUNDS frontage of their property adjacent to the west side of Edgemere Avenue and will deposit the sum of $5,605.49 with the City in accordance with the agreement approved by the Council in August, 1977 - Resolution No. 8783. 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, Cox, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- November 15, 1977 13. REPORT ON SOUTH BAY In response to a recommendation forwarded by the Mayor's ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Advisory Committee, the City Council directed CORPORATION (EDC) that a resolution be prepared appropriating $5,000 for REQUEST FOR FUNDING support of South Bay Economic Development Corporation activities. It was also requested that staff evaluate the current proposals surrounding San Diego's Economic Development Corporation and "Operation Bootstrap." Staff submitted a detailed report on the entire economic develop- ment situation in the County and in conclusion recommended that, if and when San Diego Economic Development Corpora- tion reformation occurs, this whole area be re-evaluated and funding priorities established. Council discussion The Council held an indepth discussion regarding the SBEDC including: (1) representation from both the public and private sectors; (2) dues structure - $250 for in- dividuals up to $1,000 for corporations; (3) paid staffing - part-time director and two CETA employees; (4) benefits derived by the City of Chula Vista; (5) contributions made by other cities and the county - City of San Diego/S5,000 to match $5,000 from Chula Vista - National City/S3,000 - Imperial Beach/S2,000 - and approximately $15,O00 by the County contingent upon participation by the City of Chula Vista. Discussion also included future funding of the Corporation. Funding contingent In answer to question from the Council, Deputy City Manager upon participation Wittenberg explained (1) the funding being contingent upon by the City of Chula participation by the City of Chula Vista; (2) the goal of Vista the Corporation being the overall economic health of the South Bay area - maintaining current business interest, encouraging expansion, as well as locating new industries; (3) and the emphasis on Chula Vista as the second largest city in the county. Council concerns Mayor Hyde expressed concern about the Corporation's weakness, the splintering of organizations, and the need for staff expertise and experience in operating the Corporation. Councilman Hobel noted that there were no representatives present from the other interested agencies. He expressed concern that they have not had an opportunity to give final input to the Council. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman for two weeks Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be set over for two weeks (until November 29, 1977). 13a. RESOLUTION - (Continued for two weeks - to November 29, 1977) PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SOUTH BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1775 - The purpose of this ordinance is to streamline City proce- AMENDING SECTION dures regarding open space maintenance districts. The 17.08.150 OF THE Planning Commission reviews proposals for open space CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL maintenance districts during the subdivision map process CODE, RELATING TO THE and the second review presently required by Section FORMATION OF OPEN SPACE 17.08.150 is redundant. The Council will have the benefit MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS - of the Planning Commission's advice from the hearing on FIRST READING subdivision maps so nothing is lost and the new procedure will be more efficient, without losing any necessary safeguards. City Council Meeting -8- November 15, 1977 Ordinance placed It was moved by Mayor Hyde that this ordinance be on first reading placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1773 - On October 4, 1977 the City Council unanimously approved AMENDING ZONING MAPS the rezoning of the 2 acre site to C-C-P. The Ordinance ESTABLISHED BY SECTION was placed on first reading at the meeting of November 8, 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA 1977. VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING 2.00 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH- WEST SIDE OF OTAY LAKES ROAD FROM C-O-P TO C-C-P AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, ttyde, Scott Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1774 - On October 25, 1977 the Council accepted a report on AMENDING SECTIONS the "Status of Sewer Service Fee Schedule Modification" 3.20.020 AND 3.20.030, and directed that appropriate modifications be made to AND ADDING A NEW SECTION the Sewer Service Ordinance. The ordinance was placed 3.20.032 OF THE CHULA on first reading at the meeting of November 8, 1977. VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF UNSEWERED PROPERTIES FROM THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BASIC SEWER SERVICE CHARGE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be on second reading placed on its second reading and adopted and that the and adopted reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -9- November 15, 1977 17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT ON CITIZEN In a written report, City Manager Cole said that in SURVEY TO BE March 1977 the Council accepted a report on the results DISTRIBUTED WITH of the questionnaire delivered with the 1977 calendar THE CITY'S 1978 and at that time, asked the staff to include another ANNUAL CALENDAR citizen survey in the 1978 calendar/annual report. The survey has been expanded for 1978 and designed to facili- tate utilization of the computer for compiling results. In answer to a query from Councilman Hobel, Debbie Swartfager, Administrative Analyst, said there are no estimates for staff time involved in evaluation of the questionnaire; however, the 1978 survey is designed for computerized tabu- lation of demographic data. Council discussion A brief discussion of the questionnaire ensued by the Council and staff. Motion to delete It was moved by Mayor Hyde that question No. 26 be question No. 26 deleted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman report and approve Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted questionnaire and the questionnaire approved. Change in time for City Manager Cole suggested that the Council consider discussion of "H" Street changing the time to discuss "H" Street extension from extension the 7:00 p.m. meeting on Thursday (November 17) to the Council Conference at 4:00 p.m. which will provide a better opportunity for discussion on that date. Motion to discuss It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council- "H" Street at 4:00 p.m. man Scott that "H" Street be discussed at 4:00 p.m. on November 17, 1977 November 17, 1977. Public Works Department Mayor Hyde asked if the Public Works Department presenta- presentation to be tion would be delayed. Mr. Cole said this will be rescheduled scheduled for another time. Motion carried The motion to consider "H" Street at 4:00 p.m. on the 17th carried unanimously. Joint meeting at Mayor Hyde noted that the joint meeting of the Council Council, Planning with the Planning Commission and ACCORD is scheduled to Commission and be held in the Children's reading room of the Library ACCORD to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 1977. in Library REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 18. REPORT ON USE OF DOGS A comprehensive report submitted to the Council by Chief ON POLICE PATROL of Police Winters discussed the need and advantages of utilizing trained dogs to assist police officers in performing some of their patrol functions. After thorough study, it was the recommendation of the Chief of Police that two dogs be acquired, trained and assigned to patrol units. City Council Meeting -10- November 15, 1977 Concern regarding Councilman Scott raised a procedural question concerning vote required the fact that the report did not indicate a 4/5 vote was required. He expressed concern that a completely new program not in the budget would not require a 4/5 vote. City Manager Cole explained that the funds sho~m are for a total year's operation and the funds needed for the next six months would be less than indicated and could be transferred within the departmental budget. He concurred that the program is new and the staff is re- questing Council approval. Ruling that 4/5 vote A brief discussion ensued by the Council on the policy of is required requiring 4/5 votes. On the advice of the City Attorney concerning the prerogative of the Chair to rule that this is a policy matter, Mayor Hyde ruled that the item would be considered as a separate category from the regular budget and a 4/5 vote would be required. Personnel to be trained In response to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Chief of on off-duty hours Police Winters said that personnel will be trained on off-duty hours to handle the dogs. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman staff recommendation Cox and unanimously carried that the staff recommendation be accepted (to start with a program of two dogs with the ultimate goal to have a total complement of four dogs). 19. REPORT ON RESPONSE TO Mr. Robbins indicated a concern that the water in the LETTER FROM ERNEST L. drainage channel being constructed at the rear of his ROBBINS CONCERNING property by City forces would cause an erosion problem. DRAINAGE CHANNEL AT 488 ELM AVENUE In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens said that staff investigated and made a hydraulic study of the channel in which it was determined that any erosion which occurs would be minor. It was recommended that staff observe the banks of the drainage channel over an extended period of time, and if corrective action needs to be taken to protect adjacent property, it will be taken. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Tour of Heartland Mayor Hyde announced that there will be a tour for fire fire training facility fighter and park representatives - in which he will participate - to the Heartland fire fighter training facility in E1Cajon. He said if any member of the Council is interested, the group will leave at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday (11/16/77) from the Administrative Office of the Fire Department. Mayor to attend meeting Mayor Hyde said he will be attending a meeting of the of Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors on Thursday ~11/17/77) concerning the peripheral canal. COUNCIL CO~iMENTS Public hearing to be Councilman Hobel said he has learned that Region IX held on ElS regarding (San Francisco) of the U. S. Environmental Protection S.D. Metropolitan Sewer Agency is conducting a hearing here in Chula Vista on Facility Thursday, November 17, 1977 concerning the environmental impact statement on the metropolitan (sewer) facility plan. City Council Meeting -11- November 15, 1977 Motion to have staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde member attend the and unanimously carried that someone from the staff attend hearing the meeting to represent the City's interest in this matter. 20. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Councilman Cox said that the Legislative Committee was REPORT ON SB 346 - aware of the meeting being held by the Board of Supervisors CONSTRUCTION OF regarding SB 346 - the peripheral canal - and the Com- PERIPHERAL CANAL mittee suggested that Item 20, Report on SB 346, be con- (Continued from tinued one more week so the Council will have the benefit November 8, 1977) of the input from the County meeting. He also said that the Committee is trying to arrange for Lloyd Lee from the Water District to make a presentation to the Council. Mayor Hyde supportive Mayor Hyde said he would go into the meeting at the County of canal with the intent of talking a supportive view, subject to the information that might come up, unless the Council would like to take another approach. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Item 20 for one week Cox and unanimously carried that Item 20 be continued until November 22, 1977. City recruiting for In answer to a question from Councilman Scott, City position of City Librarian Manager Cole explained the procedures planned for recruiting and filling the position of City Librarian and it is anticipated an appointment can be made in late January or early February. Staff to attend meeting Councilman Hobel expressed his concern that the attendance on draft EIS might not be representative of the City at the public hearing to be conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, on Thursday evening. He asked if the staff could provide some data on the hearing which could be made available to the Council at the Council Conference at 4:00 p.m. The Council concurred in the request for a report on the purpose for the hearing. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the Council Conference at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room and to the joint meeting with the Planning Conm~ission and ACCORD at 7:00 p.m. in the Library on Thursday, November 17, 1977. Deputy City Clerk