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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/07/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. July 19, 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 Robens Mayor Hyde announced that Mrs. Charles (Ella) Patullo passed away this morning, t{e said she was known and appreciated as being a "friend of the City" and asked that she be remembered in the silent prayer to follow. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was then led by Mayor Hyde followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 12, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. INTRODUCTION OF Mr. Hall was introduced by Mayor Hyde. He is a member COUNCIL GUEST, of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was MIKE HALL Chairman of their By-Laws Committee. He is the Manager of the Security Pacific National Bank in Chula Vista. b. PRESENTATION ON Ms. Philippa Courtney made a brief presentation concerning CO~MUTER COMPUTER - the purpose and operation of the Commuter Computer Program PHILIPPA COURTNEY for the San Diego area. It is a free service and anyone interested in sharing a ride to work may call 254-POOL for information and assistance, Mayor Hyde noted that this matter would be referred to the City Manager to contact representatives of the program to the extent the City can participate in the car pooling service. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST FOR WAIVER The Council approved $3,500 in the budget for a classroom OF BUILDING PERMIT addition for the Girls' Club of Chula Vista. The Club has FEE requested that the normal building permit fee be waived and the Girls' Club pay the minimum fee of $5.00 for the planned classroom addition to the club facility. No provisions in City In response to a question from the Council, City Attorney Code to waive building Lindberg said the City Code does not make provision for fees waiving building fees for eleemosynary institutions, churches or anyone; therefore the Council does not have the prerogative to grant this request. City Council Meeting -2- July 19, 1977 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Egdahi, seconded by Council- man Cox and unanimously carried that the request be denied. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES 4. PUBLIC HEARING - On June 7, 1977 the Council adopted Resolution No. 8645 INTENT TO REVOKE THE setting a public hearing concerning the intent to revoke PAWNBROKER LICENSE OF the pawnbroker license of Martin L. Altbaum, 255 Third MARTIN L. ALTBAUM, Avenue, known as Coin Mart. By subsequent Council action, 255 THIRD AVENUE, the public hearing was continued from June 28 until tonight. KNOWN AS COIN MART (Continued from 6/28/77) Request to continue. City Attorney Lindberg stated that late today the District hearing Attorney had requested that this matter be continued for two weeks in order to coordinate testimony and evidence between the City and his office. Mr. Altbaum and his attorney are agreeable to the continuance. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox to August 2, 1977 and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for two weeks until August 2, 1977. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF opened the public hearing. PROPOSED OFFERMAN/"L" STREET ANNEXATION On July 19, 1976, Charles S. Offerman filed a petition for annexation to the City of 3.98 acres of property for the purpose of obtaining comprehensive City services to support proposed apartment units. The annexation area is located on the south side of "L" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. Annexation approved At its meeting of May 2, 1977 the Local Agency Formation by LAFCO Commission (LAFC0) held a public hearing and approved the Offerman/"L" Street annexation to the City of Chula Vista. No written protest Director of Planning Peterson noted that in October of received 1976, the property was prezoned R-3-P-14 and a precise plan wa5 recently approved by the Council for apartment units on the property. He said that since there is not 100% consent for annexation, a public hearing is required to hear any protests. By law, any protests must be sub- mitted in writing to the City Clerk and as of this time, none have been received. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1756 - It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be APPROVING THE ANNEXA- placed on its first reading and that reading of the text TION TO THE CITY OF be waived by unanimous consent. CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY KNOWN AND The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: DESIGNATED AS THE OFFERMAN/"L" STREET - AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel F!RST READING Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -3- July 19, 1977 5. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8715 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was WITHDRAWING CERTAIN waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the REAL PROPERTY KNOWN following vote, to-wit: AND DESIGNATED AS THE OFFEPdqAN/"L" AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde STREET ANNEXATION Noes: None FROM THE MONTGOMERY Absent: None FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 6. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF ZONING opened the public hearing. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CARDROOMS AS A CONDI- On May 10, 1977 the Council adopted an urgency Ordinance TIONAL USE IN THE C-C No. 1746, relating to the inclusion of cardrooms in the AND C-T ZONES C-C and C-T zones subject to a conditional use permit. The urgency ordinance will remain in effect for a period of 90 days unless extended by the City Council. Director of Planning Peterson explained that unless the City specifically lists cardrooms as being principal uses or conditional uses in several zones, they are lumped into the general category of amusement uses and allowed in any zone other than residential zones. After review, staff concluded that they most appropriately belong in the C-T and C-C zones and recommended the zoning text amendment. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1757 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be AMENDING SECTIONS placed on its first reading and that reading of the text 19.36.030 and be waived by unanimous consent. 19.40.030 OF TITLE 19 OF THE CHULA VISTA The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: MUNICIPAL CODE ALL RELATING TO THE IN- AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde CLUSION OF CARDROOMS Noes: None SUBJECT TO A CON- Absent: None DITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE C-C AND C-T ZONES IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING 7. PUBLIC HEARING - This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hyde CONSIDERATION OF ZONING opened the public hearing. TEXT AMENDMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC AND QUASI- Director of Planning Peterson said the zoning ordinance PUBLIC SPECIAL EVENT does not now provide for the temporary use of signs to an- SIGNS nounce special events, such as rummage sales, bazaars, etc., sponsored by churches, hospital auxiliary groups or other eleemosynary institutions. In order to effectively regu- late such signs without impeding the activity, the staff and Planning Commission have proposed a zoning text amend- ment in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution PCA-77-3. Mr. Peterson said that the Planning Department has had requests for these temporary signs at churches and the staff is recommending that the ordinance be amended to allow temporary signs for not more than seven (7) consecu- tive days, six (6) times a year. City Council Meeting -4- July 19, 1977 Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the differences in the provisions of this ordinance and the existing ordinance in size, location and placement. Councilman Egdahl questioned whether the seven day limita- tion was an adequate period of time, expressing his concern that the signs would not effectively reach the church congregation in this time period. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. 7. a. ORDINANCE NO. 1758 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be A~NDING SECTION placed on its first reading and that reading of the text 19.60.310 OF CHAPTER be waived by unanimous consent. 19.60 OF THE CNULA VISTA MUNICIPAL The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott TEMPORARY SIGNS Noes: Councilman Egdahl FOR PUBLIC AND Absent: None QUASI-PUBLIC SPECIAL EVENTS - FIRST READING RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8716 - The installation of the traffic signal improvements at ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVE- the intersections of Industrial Boulevard/"L" Street, MENTS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL Third Avenue/"F" Street, Third Avenue/"E" Street, Fifth IMPROVEMENTS IN CHULA Avenue/"J" Street, Fifth Avenue/"K" Street, Fourth Avenue/ VISTA - FAU PROJECT NO. "K" Street and Hilltop Drive/"I" Street have been satis- M-S163(1) factorily completed by the contractor, Perry Electric Company. Final inspection was performed on June 30, 1977. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by m~animous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-w~t: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8717 - By Resolution No. 8528, adopted July 20, 1976, the Council EXTENDING CONTRACT approved the cooperative bid with the City of San Diego FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL for the City of Chula Vista's requirements for library REQUIREMENT OF LIBRARY books. ~e contract contains a renewal option for addi- BOOKS tional one year periods through June 30, 1981 at the same discount prices and conditions. The staff recommended that the contract be extended to cover the period July 1, 1977 through June S0, 1978. In answer to a query from Councilman Scott, City Manager Cole said that the only other company from which the City could get bids for library books is Bro-Dart Company. The City had a contract with this company two years ago with very unsatisfactory results and the contract was can- celled. 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 Nobel, Cox, Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting -5- July 19, 1977 Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that a report be made by the City Manager's office on the background of the availability of only one or two sources of library books. Motion clarified Councilman Scott clarified the motion stating that the intent is not to have the report right away as purchases will not be made again for another year, but perhaps the report could be done by a university intern during the summer. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8718 - The City is currently in the process of acquiring prop- ADOPTING CALIFORNIA erty for sidewalk purposes for the southeast corner of DEPARTMENT OF TP~S- Fourth Avenue and "F" Street. "F" Street between Fourth PORTATION REGULATIONS and Church Avenues will be partially financed with FAU FOR ACQUISITION OF (Federal Aid Urban) funds, and Federal law requires that PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC acquisition be in conformance with Title III of the PURPOSES AND GRANTING Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Acquisition Policy Act of 1970. CALTRANS recommends WORKS AUTHORITY TO that the City adopt the State of California Regulations SIGN RIGHT OF WAY which govern the guidelines and procedures for acquisition CERTIFICATIONS required by the Federal Highway Administration. Right of way certification is required and is the local agency's assurance statement that it acquired all the right of way necessary and in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hob¢l, 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 ll. RESOLUTION NO. 8719 - Due to certain problems involved in the administration of APPROVING MODIFICATION a deferred compensation plan within the Public Employees' OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDER- Retirement System, a modification to the MOU with the STANDING CONCERNING Chula Vista Chapter, Western Council of Engineers, has been WAGES AND OTHER TERMS proposed by City representatives and agreed to by the AND CONDITIONS OF EMELOY- employee association. MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA /kND THE CHULA VISTA CHAPTER~ WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 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 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8720 - Due to certain problems involved in the administration of APPROVING MODIFICATION a deferred compensation plan within the Public Employees' TO MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Retirement System and in order to maintain better fiscal FRINGE BENEFITS control, a modification has been proposed to the fringe benefits for designated Middle Management classifications. City Council Meeting -6- July 19, 1977 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, EgdM~l Noes: None Absent: None 13. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. SUGGESTED TOUR OF City Manager Cole suggested that the Council may wish to RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP- schedule a tour of various recent residential developments MENTS IN CARLSBAD in Carlsbad as examples of well-planned and well-designed communities. He proposed that the tour could start at 8:00 a.m. and end approximately 1:30 or 2:00 p.m. on a Saturday convenient for the Council. Motion for tour on It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman August 13th Egdahl that the tour be scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 1977. Councilman Cox said he will be absent on August 13 and Councilman Hobel indicated he might possibly be absent also. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Noes: None Abstain: Councilmen Hobel, Cox b. FUNDS AVAILABLE City Manager Cole said that RETC announced they have FOR SPECIAL CETA approximately $35,000 available to fund a special CETA PROJECT Project. The City has several projects already approved and in the process of being funded. RETC indicated that they would prefer a previously proposed project be sub- mitted and Mr. Cole suggested the project "Operations PR" of the Parks & Recreation Department. He proposed that this be revised to utilize youth and senior citizens in the program. The proposal must be submitted by this Friday (July 22) and there is no time to prepare a new project. In answer to a query from Councilman Egdahl, Mr. Cole said it is his understanding that the City does not have to compete for the funds and if the project is approved, the City will get the $35,000. The project must be com- pleted within one year and would be supervised by the Parks & Recreation staff. Motion to submit project It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the City Manager be directed to proceed with the project as he outlined for the CETA grant. Councilman Cox referred to previous requests for CETA employees and asked if funds were approved for personnel to work and clean up the Bayfront and other areas of trash and debris. Mr. Cole said this was not approved. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion. He said he would like to get a few more facts from the City Manager and have a report made on Thursday (July 21) and to take action at that time. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council- on Thursday, July 21 man Egd~hl that this be held over until the Council meeting (conference) at 4:00 p.m. on ?hursday (July 21). City Council Meeting -7- July 19, 1977 Councilman Scott clarified that the report should in- clude the duration of the program, when the money would be received, how many positions would be involved, and if other projects could be considered. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPART~NT HEADS 14. REPORT ON SAFETY COM- On June 14, 1977 the Safety Commission recommended to the MISSION RECOMMENDATION Council that the Code be amended regarding the trimming REGARDING TREE TRIMMING of trees over sidewalks and streets. The problem appears to be that some trees need trimming more frequently than is done in the current City tree trimming cycle. Section 12.32.150 of the City Code requires property owners to trim all branches of any trees, palms, shrubs or plants which overhang any street or other public high- way to a clear height of eight (8) feet. The addition of the words "pubf~ic sZdeu/a~k" to this section will accomplish the aim of the Safety Commission by requiring the property owner to maintain eight feet vertical clear- ance over the public sidewalk adjacent to his property. No liability to City In answer to a question from Councilman Hobel, City Attorney Lindberg stated that there would be no liability to the City in connection with a proposed amendment to the Code. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Council- staff recommendation man Scott and unanimously carried that the staff recom- mendation be accepted (to amend Section 12.32.150 of the City Code to require the property owner to trim trees, palms, shrubs and plants so as to maintain eight feet vertical clearance over the public sidewalks). 15. REPORT ON "F" STREET Director of Public Works Robens in a written report said WIDENING a letter received from CALTRANS indicates that they are withholding project approval for the widening of "F" Street because the portion of "F" Street just east of Fourth Avenue (the location of the mature California Peppers) forms a traffic bottleneck at the intersection, limiting the capacity of "F" Street and increasing accident potential. This is an FAU project and must receive approval from CALTRANS and the Federal Highway Administra- tion (FHWA) in order to receive funding. Mr. E. A. Kubicheck, the District City/County Projects Engineer indicated that if the portion of "F" Street just east of Fourth is widened to 64 feet, the City could expect approval. The FHWA Area Engineer, James Lamb, has reviewed the plans with CALTRANS and concurs in their decision. Staff recommended that the mature Pepper trees be removed and "F" Street widened to 64 feet in order to receive the $139,000 of FAU money for this project. Council discussion The Council and staff discussed the decision of CALTRANS and the FHWA in detail in an effort to determine what alternatives the Council may have in an effort to get the decision reversed to permit the City to retain the mature Pepper trees. In reply to a question from Councilman Cox as to any time constraints in connection with this project, Mr. Robens said the decision could be delayed no more than two to four weeks without the possible loss of federal funds. There is also the immediate problem of the undergrounding program and the installation of the street lights. City Council Meeting -8- July 19, 1977 Impact of Town Centre Councilman Hobel questioned if the Town Centre proposal project impact had been considered in the staff's recommendation. Mr. Robens stated this was considered, and even without the added traffic, the existing data warrants the widen- ing of the street. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Council- recommendation man Egdahl that the staff recommendation be accepted (to remove the mature Pepper trees and widen "F" Street to 64 feet). Potential traffic Further Council discussion ensued concerning the loss of hazards the trees, rate of growth of Pepper trees, traffic growth and potential accident problems. In answer to a query from Councilman Cox, Hr. Robens said that the intersection at Fourth and "F" Street ranks fourth in the City as a hazardous area with ten traffic accidents in the last year - four injury accidents and six property damage only. Motion carried The motion to accept staff recommendation carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Mayor Hyde requested that the staff prepare a "peppery" letter for his signature to the appropriate official and let it be known that the Council is very unhappy with this matter. He asked Council concurrence that he explore the matter further with the Director of Public Works and the City Manager to see whether or not they can find some- one to appeal to. Motion to hold It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman action on report Cox and unanimously carried that the Council hold off on for one week the action (accepting staff recommendation) for one week until the letter can be written. 16. REPORT ON ARIZONA The property owners along Arizona Street who annexed to STREET DOUBLE the City of Chula Vista in 1972 paid double taxation, TAXATION paying taxes to both the Montgomery Fire District and the City of Chula Vista. Approximately two years ago when the matter was discussed by the City Council, the City Manager, John Thomson, according to the minutes of that Council meeting, declared that the City would assume the full repayment to those persons; therefore, as a part of the agreement with Montgomery Fire District, it was under- stood that the City would make the full reimbursement of approximately $1200. The City Attorney recommended that a resolution be prepared appropriating the necessary funds. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman report Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Resignation of Nell Mayor Hyde announced that he had received a letter of ltaas, Charter Review resignation from Mr. Neil Haas of the Charter Review Committee Committee. Motion for resolution It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott of commendation and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret, and a resolution of appreciation for his services over the past ten years be prepared. City Council Meeting -9- July 19, 1977 MAYOR'S REPORT (continued) Request for funds from Mayor Hyde commented on a letter received from Mr. Efrain South Bay Economic Conrique of the South Bay Economic Development Corporation, Development Corporation copies of which have been distributed to Councilmembers. The Corporation asked the City for financial support in the amount of $5,000 and Mayor Hyde said he has asked Councilman Cox as Chairman of the Mayor's Economic Advisory Committee to consider this request and make a recommendation to the Council. Interviews to be conducted Mayor Hyde reminded the Council of the scheduled inter- Saturday, July 23 views starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, with applicants for the Planning Commission vacancy. Nomination of Mrs. Mayor Hyde asked that the Council ratify the appointment Zoila Niehaus to Inter- of Mrs. Zoila A. Niehaus to the IFC. She is a graduate national Friendship of the University of Dubuque, has been a resident of Commission Chula Vista for nine (9) years, and is bilingual - speaks Spanish fluently. Motion to ratify It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Council- appointment to IFC man Hobel and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mrs. Niehaus be ratified. Mayor Hyde announced the nomination of Mr. Ray Yoder to the Parking Place Commission, and asked for ratification. Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Ray Yoder to Parking Cox and unanimously carried that Mr. Yoder be appointed Place Commission to the Parking Place Commission. Mayor Hyde nominated Mr. William (Bill) Snedecor for appointment to the Environmental Control Commission. Motion to appoint It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Bill Snedecor to and unanimously carried that Mr. Snedecor be appointed the ECC to the ECC. COUNCIL CO~[M£NTS Status of water sculpture Councilman Egdahi asked the staff what the statue is of the for library Library water sculpture which was approved some months ago. Director of Public Works Robens said that a phone call was received from the National Endowment of the Arts informing the staff that the grant ha5 been signed and is in the mail. Approval had been indicated previously, but it wa5 not officially signed. Staff will have a full statement to the Council next week. New signals at Fifth In response to a query from Councilman EgdM~l regarding and "J" and Fifth and the signals at Fifth and "K" Street not operating on the "K" not yet on computer, Director of Public Works Robens said that the computer signals on Fifth and "J" and Fifth and "K" are new signals and due to delay in receiving equipment, they are not yet on the computer system. Equipment should be received in about one month and theso signals can then be synchronized. City Council Meeting -10- July 19, 1977 Traffic hazard at Councilman Egdahl described the unsafe conditions of the Hilltop and Telegraph Canyon divided road at Hilltop and Telegraph Canyon Road due to Road the construction of the storm drain where half of the road is blocked off with a fence and the other half is divided for two lanes of traffic with unsafe and inade- quate traffic controls. Motion for staff to check It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by conditions Councilman Scott that the staff look into that situation again and advise the Council on what can be done to make that a more safe condition. Corrective measures Director of Public Works Robens reported that staff will planned immediately be taking action on Wednesday morning (July 20) which should help the problem. A double yellow line will be painted as a divider and the barricades will be removed that are causing a problem now. Also additional signs will be installed for traffic control and staff will monitor the traffic conditions. The detour will be in effect for about one more month. Motion withdrawn Councilman EgdM~l withdrew the motion. Councilman Scott agreed as the second. San Diego Symphony Councilman Egdahl stated he enjoyed the San Diego Symphony a success last Sunday and is looking forward to the next performance, and to the band concerts. Councilman Egdahl to be Councilman Egdahl reaffirmed his absence from the Council absent from meetings meeting of September 6 and possibly September 9. Problem of illegal Councilman Scott described illegal signs posted during signs the election concerning the purchase of the water company. He asked if the City Attorney could draft an ordinance so this problem can be corrected and violations handled effec- tively. City Attorney Lindberg said this matter would be examined. Commendation on Councilman Cox complimented the Parks and Recreation on San Diego Symphony their handling of the San Diego Symphony with program coordination and promotion. Mayor's Economic Advisory Com~cilman Cox announced that the first meeting of the Committee to meet Mayor's Economic Advisory Committee will be held on l{ednes- 3uly 27 day, July 27, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. He invited Councilmembers and the public to attend. Airport study issue Councilman }{obel reported that the airport study issue has been resolved by a vote of 9-5 yesterday. 17. a. RECOMMENDATION FOR Councilman Hobel referred to the letter he had distributed ~%NAGE~NT REVIEW to the Councilmembers concerning his recommendation for OF PLANNING DEPART- a management review of the City Planning Department. He MENT asked for Council support for his proposal. Request clarified Councilman Hobel clarified that it is not the intent of his request to circumvent the functions of the City Manager and that any constructive recommendations will be carried out by the City Manager in accordance with proper pro- cedures. City Council Meeting -11- July 19, 1977 Council discussion An in-depth discussion by the Council followed including the charge of the Council and the City Manager in the Charter, valid and invalid criticisms received, increase in requirements of the Planning Department as a result of various legislation, the appropriateness of having annual or biannual reviews of all departments as a policy, objectivity of outside consultants, and that increased volume of work might warrant periodic studies. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the Council accept to accept recommendation his recommendations as delineated in Items 1, 2, and 3 for management review of of his proposal which involves the City Manager directed Planning Department to prepare the draft RFP (Request for Proposal) to study Planning Department as included in Items 1, 2, and 3; then to return to the Council by August 9 or 16, to allow him time to make preparations, and come back to the Council with his recommendations. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion for City Manager It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council- to prepare a request for man Cox that the Council ask the City Manager to prepare proposal for management such a request for proposal to be brought back for Council review of all departments review; and in addition that he prepare a list in the order in which the various departments over the period of the next four years would be subjected to this kind of management review; and that the first department on the list would be the Planning Department in order that the Council could at that time respond to his proposal. Motion clarified Councilman Egdahl clarified the motion stating that the proposal is broadened to all departments and that the Council is asking for this kind o£ review of the depart- ments; and asking the City Manager to prepare a request for proposal for such a study for the Council to review. Suggestion for ~ayor Hyde expressed his concern that the Council may be Council Conference premature in requesting audits for the entire City and suggested that a Council Conference be scheduled to discuss this policy. Councilman Scott questioned having the Planning Depart- ment first on the list, but stated he supported having the proposal presented at a Council conference. Motion modi£ied Councilman Egdahl said he would modi£y his motion to say "with reco~nendation as to whether or not the Planning Department should be No. 1 on the list." Councilman Cox agreed to the second. Motion carried The motion as made by Councilman Egdahl carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Scott Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: None Request for proposal Council discussion followed as to the date the City Manager to be presented when should present the request for proposal to the Council. full Council is present It was the consensus that it should be presented at the first meeting when there is a full Council. Tentatively this will be October 4, 1977. Motion for Executive It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde Session and unanimously carried that an Executive Session on personnel be held at the end of the meeting. City Council Meeting -12- July 19, 1977 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:52 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 1977 in the Council Conference Room. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk