HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/03/29 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. March 29, 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, with the following
Councilmen present: Mayor Scott, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager
Asmus, Director of Public Works Roberts, Director of Parks and Recrea-
tion Hall, Administrative Analyst Dennison, Transit Coordinator
Conner
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Scott followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Hyde and carried 4-0 that the minutes of the meeting of
March 22, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to
each Councilman. (Councilman Hobel abstained as he was
not present at the meeting.)
ORAL COb~4UNICATIONS
Mike (Miguel) Corona Mr. Corona asked if there was any way the City could
28 East Emerson Street make funds available for low interest loans to make
Chula Vista, CA 92011 home improvements in the Castle Park district as well as
in the Third Avenue Redevelopment area.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde
staff with a report and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff
back to Council to talk to Mr. Corona with a report back to the Council
on the disposition of the matter.
A1Manese Mr. Manese said he was representing several people re-
1366 Monterey Court garding the urgency of the installation of the traffic
Chula Vista, CA 92011 signal at Orange Avenue and Hilltop Drive which was
scheduled to be installed under the Capital Improvement
Program during this fiscal year.
Director of Public Works Robens explained that the slg-
nal at this intersection is under design and is approxi-
mately 25% complete. Bids will go out in June or July
and installation should be completed by September or
October.
Sid Morris Mr. btorris voiced his objections to having tax funds pay
862 Cedar Avenue for the dinner meeting of the Council and City Department
Chula Vista, CA 92011 Heads held recently.
Discussion of require- He also discussed with the Council the requirements under
ments under landscape the City ordinance for landscaping private property, and
ordinance asked for clarification as to whether or not a property
owner was required to obtain the services of a landscape
architect.
Regular Meeting -2- March 29, 1977
Landscape plans must During the discussion the Council and staff clarified
meet standards out- that the ordinance does not require the services of a
lined in landscape registered landscape architect; however, the'landscape
manual manual does require a plan which must meet certain stan-
dards approved by the Planning staff.
Mayor Scott offered his assistance to Mr. Morris in the
procedure for approval of his proposed landscaping plans.
Michael DeCaro Mr. DeCaro said he lives in the area of a school and
1471 Loma Lane the Loma Verde Recreation Center. He asked for Council
Chula Vista, CA 92011 consideration in establishing a speed zone on Loma Lane
as he estimates traffic moves in excess of 35 miles per
hour from Orange Avenue up Loma Lane to the Recreation
Center. He stated this creates a safety hazard for people
entering and leaving the Center and in the school area.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox
Safety Commission and and unanimously carried that this be referred to the
staff Safety Commission and staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 8554 - As a condition of issuing a building permit, the owner
ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR of Assessors Parcel Number 566-160-11 is required to
STREET PURPOSES AND grant an easement for street purposes and an easement for
NAMING AS GLOVER AVENUE, street tree purposes within the northeast quadrant of the
AND ACCEPTING EASEMENT cul-de-sac at the end of Glover Avenue north of "E"
FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES Street. Garrett Group, a Limited Partnership, has exe-
FROM THE GARRETT GROUP, cured documents granting the two easements.
A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
3. RESOLUTION NO. 8555 - In 1974, in connection with the construction of the new
PURSUANT TO SECTION Department of Motor Vehicles facility, the State agreed
1930 ET SEQ. OF THE to realign and construct North Glover Avenue adjacent to
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS the property and to extend North Glover Avenue to Third
CODE AUTHORIZING THE Avenue. In December 1975, the City Council accepted a
SU~g~ARY VACATION AND grant of easement for street purposes from the State for
ABANDONMENT OF STREETS North Glover Avenue. The construction of this street has
AND ORDERING THE VACA- effectively isolated that portion of "C" Street lying be-
TION OF "C" STREET tween North Glover Avenue and Third Avenue and it is no
BETWEEN NORTH GLOVER longer needed for public use. The City will reserve
AVENUE AND THIRD AVENUE easements for drainage and utilities.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 8556 - Sweetheart Construction Company has submitted a request
ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER to vacate the easterly four feet of Tobias Drive and the
THE PROVISIONS OF THE northerly two feet of Quintard Street adjacent to the
STREET VACATION ACT OF subdivision boundary of Sweetheart Manor Subdivision.
1941, DECLARING THE IN- Vacation of this right of way will bring the right of way
TENTION OF THE CITY for the easterly half of Tobias Drive and the northerly
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF half of Quintard Street in conformance with the City's
CHULA VISTA TO VACATE A adopted standards. The date of April 19, 1977 at 7:00
PORTION OF QUINTARD AND p.m. was set for the public hearing.
TOBIAS ;d)JACENT TO SWEET-
HEART MANOR SUBDIVISION
AND FIXING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING THEREON
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5. RESOLUTION NO. 8557 - The developer of Bonita Ridge Estates Unit #4 Subdivision
ELECTING TO PROCEED UN- submitted a revised site plan and an improvement plan
DER THE PROVISIONS OF which affects Lots 196, 197, 198 and 219 of the sub-
THE PUBLIC SERVICE EASE- division. The revision relocates the private driveway
MENT VACATION LAW OF THE and sewer which serves these lots and the developer has
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DE- granted a new easement to the City for sewer purposes.
CLARING THE CITY'S An application has been filed requesting that the origi-
INTENTION TO VACATE A hal easement across the lots be vacated. The date of
GENERAL UTILITY SEWER April 19, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. was set for the public
AND ACCESS EASEMENT IN hearing.
BONITA RIDGE ESTATES
UNIT NO. 4 SUBDIVISION,
MAP 8370, AND FIXING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR MEAR-
ING THEREON
(END OF CONSENT CALENDAR)
R£SOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE, FIRST READING
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
5.a. RESOLUTION NO. 8558 - The City Council is urging support of the construction
URGING THE SUPPORT of State Route 54 as a vital link between Interstate 5
OF AB 54 and Interstate 805 and as an essential component of the
federally financed flood control channel.
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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noeg: None
Absent: None
6. RESOLUTION NO. 8559 - Since adopting an Affirmative Action Policy and an Af-
ADOPTING AFFIRMATIVE firmative Action Program, the City has recruited and
ACTION GOALS FOR THE employed significant numbers of minority and disad-
CITY OF CHULA VISTA vantaged persons. The resolution provides specific
goals to be accomplished to further encourage affirmative
action hiring by the City and to conform to Federal
guidelines.
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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. RESOLUTION NO. 8560 - This resolution certifies the Environmental Impact Re-
CERTIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL port previously transmitted to Council.
IMPACT REPORT ~76-12 RE-
LATING TO ALIGNMENT AND
WIDENING OF TELEGRAPH
CANYON ROAD AND ASSOCI-
ATED DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS
Regular Meeting -4- March 29, 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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. RESOLUTION NO. 8561 - In December 1976, the City Attorney's office stated that
DETERMINING AND DECLAR- it would be necessary to go forward and acquire property
ING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY along the proposed Telegraph Canyon Road realignment
OF THE ACQUISITION OF through eminent domain. The Resolution of Intent to
PROPERTY OWNED BY OLLIN D. Condemn authorizes the City Attorney's office and the
AND AUGUSTINE LEE, SR., City Manager to go forward and acquire the properties
OLLIN D. AND JUDY L. LEE, involved.
JR., AND BOYD H. AND
PATRICIAN. DOWLER FOR
THE TELEGRAPH CANYON ROPd3
RIG}~ OF WAY REALIGNMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE COM-
MENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE
SAID RIGHT OF WAY
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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
9. RESOLUTION NO. 8562 - Recently the City of National City requested a revision
APPROVING AGREEMENT to the procedure utillzed for the redemption of their
BETWEEN THE CITY OF residents' animals to enable their citizens to complete
CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY the necessary business at one location. In re-evaluating
OF NATIONAL CITY FOR National City's use of the Chula Vista Animal Shelter
USE OF CHULA VISTA ANIMAL facilities, it was found that the percentage use had in-
SHELTER SERVICES AND creased from 26% to 34% resulting in a higher fee - from
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO $1,000 per month to $1,100 per month, effective April 1,
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 1977. The City of National City approved the agreement
at their meeting of March 22, 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, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
' Regular Meeting -5- March 29, 1977
10. ORDINANCE NO. 1738 - The number of cardroom licenses is restricted to one per
AMENDING SECTIONS 25,000 residents; in order to transfer the license of
5.20.030 AND 5.20.040 all but existing license holders, licensees must have
OF CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE been in business in a fixed location for a period of
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL one year; an application fee of $300 is required (which
CODE ALL RELATING TO will be refunded - except for $25 handling costs - if
THE LICENSING AND the applicant is not successful in the lottery for
NUMERICAL LIMITATION issuance of any available licenses); and the open period
OF CARDROOMS IN THE for application is restricted to the month of May of
CITY OF CHULA VISTA - each year.
FIRST READING
Amendment to ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Scott
and unanimously carried that the ordinance be amended by
changing the wording in mid-paragraph under Section
5.20.030 to read: " .Any license issued pursuant to
this chapter may be transferred upon the approval of the
Chief of Police to a person meeting all of the require-
ments for the initial issuance of such a cardroom license,
subject to the ratification by the City Council; . . "
and changing the wording under Section 5.20.040 to read:
" . .those applicants who shall be investigated to
determine if they are qualified to be issued any avail-
able cardroom licenses as approved by the Chief of Police
subject to ratification by the City Oouncil; "
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be
first reading, as placed on its first reading, as amended, and that the
amended reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The
motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCES, SECOND READING
11. ORDINANCE NO. 1733 - To bring the zoning map into conformance with the General
AMENDING ZONING MAP OR Plan as required by State law, the staff and Planning
MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SEC- Commission recommended that the subject property be re-
TION 19.18.010 OF THE zoned from R-3-G to R-l, in accordance with Planning
CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, Commission Resolution PCZ-77-F.
REZONING THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT The ordinance was placed on first reading on March 22,
868, 872, 876 HALECREST 1977.
FROM R-3-G TO R-1 -
SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read-
adopted lng of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
Regular Meeting -6- ~larch 29, 1977
12. ORDINANCE NO. 1734 - The ordinance establishes a policy allowing additional
AMENDING SECTION interim signing for partially developed C-N centers un-
19.30.040 OF CHAPTER der the planned signing program procedure.
19.30 OF THE C}~LA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RE- The ordinance was placed on first reading on March 22,
LATING TO FREESTANDING 1977.
SIGNS IN THE C~N ZONE -
SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read-
adopted lng of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
13. ORDINANCE NO. 1735 - A significant change in the ordinance was the addition
AMENDING SECTIONS of "lodging house" to those places requiring annual per-
15.20.010, 15.20.020, mits and housing inspections.
15.20.030, 15.20.040,
15.20.050 OF CHAPTER The ordinance was placed on first reading on March 22,
15.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA 1977.
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING
TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
1976 EDITION - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read-
adopted ing of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, t~de
Noes: None
Absent: None
14. ORDINANCE NO. 1736 - With the energy crisis, numerous changes are taking
AMENDING SECTIONS place in comfort heating and cooling systems and the
15.16.010, 15.16.020, new Code will allow the City to take advantage of new
15.16.030, AND REPEAL- engineering design systems and materials.
ING SECTIONS 15.16.040,
15.16.050, 15.16.060, The ordinance was placed on first reading on March 22,
15.16.070, 15.16.080, 1977.
15.16.090, 15.16.100
AND 15.16.110 OF CHAPTER
15.16 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RE-
LATING TO THE ADOPTION
OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, 1976 EDITION AND
APPENDIX A, CHAPTER 22
OF APPENDIX B, AND
APPENDIX C - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
~egular Meeting -7- March 29, 1977
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read-
adopted ing of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
15. ORDINANCE NO. 1737 - The ordinance modifies the City Code to be compatible
AMENDING SECTION with the revised Rule 31 of the San Diego Gas and Electric
15.32.120 OF CHAPTER Company through the restatement of exemptions from the
15.32 OF THE CHULA rule. These revisions affect developers only in those
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE instances where projects are located within underground-
RELATING TO FACILITIES lng districts.
EXEMPT FROM UNDER-
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS - The ordinance was placed on first reading on March 22,
SECOND READING AND i977.
ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Cox that this ordinance be
second reading and placed on its second reading and adopted and that read-
adopted ing of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Nyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City can be held liable City Manager Cole reported that a city in Orange County
in workmen's compensa- had a judgment against it in connection with a workmen's
tion cases involving compensation case. A contractor did not have insurance
employees of contractors and when a worker was injured on the job, the City was
held liable in issuimg the building permit.
Memorandum to Building The Building and Mousing Department ia now requiring a
Department to require certificate of insurance for building permits (for work-
certificates of in- men's compensation protection). Information concerning
surance in granting this requirement is being given to the Council in case
building permits there are complaints from the building industry in con-
nection with permit procedures.
Council Conference - City Manager Cole announced that Mr. Richard King of
April 28 - Metro San Diego will be available to speak to the Council at
Sewer System the Council Conference on April 28 concerning the Metro-
politan Sewer system and operations.
Board of Supervisors Councilman Hobel said that the Board of Supervisors is
meeting April 8 regard- having a major conference on April 8 concerning this
lng sewer system matter and representatives from the City may wish to
attend. This will also be a topic at the Mayor/Super-
visor's breakfast on April 4.
Motion to invite It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Scott
Richard King to and unanimously carried that Mr. King be invited to speak
speak on April 28 at the Council Conference on April 28.
- Regular Meeting -8- March 29, 1977
Inauguration of shuttle Transit Coordinator Dave Conner extended an invitation
bus - April 4 to the Council to participate in the inauguration of the
"Down-Towner" shuttle bus on April 4. The bus will de-
part at 10:00 a.m. from the south sideof "H" Street at
Broadway near the Chula Vista Shopping Center.
Motion for executive It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
session Hyde and unanimously carried that an executive session be
held at the close of the meeting to discuss employee
negotiations.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
16. REPORT ON STATUS OF The Engineering staff has completed plans for the widen-
TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD ing of Telegraph Canyon Road from Interstate 805 to a
PROJECT, HALECREST location 800 feet west of Brandywine Avenue. In a written
DRIVE TO 800 FEET WEST report, Director of Public Works Robens stated that the
OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE latest Engineer's estimate, based upon completed plans,
is $218,000 which is $106,000 over the amount currently
budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program for this
project.
Alternate II - esti- The staff presented alternate proposals and recommended
mated $165,000 cost that Alternate II be constructed at an estimated cost of
$165,000. This would involve the transfer of funds from
Gas Tax Projects in the amount of $55,616.80 to add to
the current unencumbered balance of $109,383.20 for this
project.
Council discussion Council discussion included (1) the original plans to
widen Telegraph Canyon Road to six lanes; (2) the effect
of construction of improvements on the E1 Rancho del Rey
Unit ~5 (providing four lanes of traffic); (3) concerns
that Telegraph Canyon Road may develop in varying widths;
(4) construction of Alternate II will take care of im-
mediate traffic problem before the next school year begins;
(5) concerns that in saving money now, it will ultimately
cost the City even more to complete the total project;
and (6) flexibility of using other funds, i.e., General
Funds and Unappropriated Reserves or Revenue' Sharing.
Councilman Hyde suggested that the original plan be adopted
and that this item be postponed for one week so staff can
investigate and consider other funding.
Motion to postpone It was moved by Councilman [~bel, seconded by Councilman
item for one week to Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to
have staff investigate staff for one week to further elaborate on potential other
funding sources of funding to bring the project up to the standards
of the original plan (as discussed by Councilman Hyde).
Councilman Hobel asked that staff also include the esti-
mated escalation factors involved.
17. REPORT ON THE AVAIL- In a written report, Director of Public Works Robens
ABILITY OF GRANTS stated that the California Public Transportation Program
FOR PIANDICAPP~D' provides funding assistance for innovative transportation
TRANSPORTATION demonstration projects and restricts the availability of
funds for general transit purposes. Funding guidelines
have not been issued for the upcoming funding period.
Regular Meeting -9- March 29, 1977
Chula Vista Transit The Chula Vista Transit Development Program calls for im-
Development Program - plementation of a specialized service for the elderly and
specialized service handicapped. Preliminary analyses indicate that the
for elderly/handicapped most feasible service which is most likely to receive
funding assistance would be City-operated, demand-
responsive, and initially restricted to the home-bound
elderly/handicapped. The City will be notified by CALTRANS
when SB 283 funding guidelines are issued. In the event
the City does not receive SB 283 money, plans should con-
tinue for a specialized service using UMTA capital as-
sistance for vehicle acquisition.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
18. REPORT ON APPLICATION Director of Public Works Robens submitted a written report
OF SEWER SERVICE on the number of unsewered properties in the City and the
CHARGES AGAINST basic justifications in applying the sewer service charge
UNSEWERED PROPERTIES against such properties.
It was staff's recommendation that the City Council direct
the staff to include exemption of unsewered properties
concurrent with the preparation of a revised system of
sewer service charges per mandate of the 1972 Federal Pol-
lution Control Act.
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
19. STATUS REPORT ON PARK In a written statement, Director of Parks and Recreation
ACQUISITION, QUINTARD/ Hall reported that a preliminary appraisal of the approxi-
TOBIAS AREA NEIGHBOR- mate four acres suggested by the residents of the area for
HOOD PARK NO. 6.05 park development placed the market value at $197,000, plus
a development cost of between $100,000 and $125,000.
San Diego Gas and Electric Company has advised that their
easement west of Hilltop Drive will soon be available for
lease to the City for park purposes. The estimated de-
velopmental cost for this site (~pproximately g acres) is
$126,000.
Staff recommended that the City enter into a long term
lease agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric and that
development of the park area be considered during budget
deliberations'~
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted.
Clay Morud Mr. Morud stated that citizens in this area (Quintard/
52 Plymouth Court Tobias) should have input in this matter before a decision
Chula Vista, CA 92011 is made by the Council.
Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Item 19 Hyde and unanimously carried that Item 19 be reconsidered.
Regular Meeting -10- March 29, 1977
Objections to Mr. Morud said he was asked by four persons to address
location of the the Council concerning this neighborhood park develop-
proposed park ment. He outlined the concerns of the citizens, par-
ticularly voicing objections to the location of the proposed
park. He stated there are parks on either side of
Hilltop, but in this heavy density residential area,
there are no parks going toward Interstate 5 or toward
the north. Mr. Morud asked that the Council consider
this before making a final decision.
Councilman Hyde referred to previous Council action direct-
ing staff to proceed along lines to acquire the four acres
for a park. If a change is to be made, he said the citi-
zens should have an opportunity to ex~re~s their opinions.
Motion to set a It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this matter be set
public hearing for public hearing.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second.
Suggestion that report Councilman Hobel suggested that the matter be held over
be made available to for one or two weeks to give the people interested an
interested parties opportunity to review the report and study the cost in-
volved - approximately $300,000 for the four acre site.
Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel
Item 19 for two weeks and unanimously carried that Item 19 be placed back on
(until April 12) the agenda in two weeks and that copies of the report
be made available to interested citizens for study.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Meeting with Mayor Scott said the Legislative Committee met with
Assemblyman Deddeh Assemblyman Deddeh on Saturday (March 26) and that ad-
ditional meetings are planned on a regular basis.
Meetings held regard- Mayor Scott announced he had a meeting last week with
ins mutual problems Mr. Ratay of the Montgomery Fire District. Subsequent
between the City and meeting will be scheduled with the Mayor, Mr. Ratay and
Montgomery Fire District the Fire Chiefs of the City and the District to resolve
problems.
City's cooperation The recycling park in Otay is having some difficulty in
pledged to recycling getting the park going. Mayor Scott said he has pledged
park in 0ray the City's cooperation through the Mayor's office and
a meeting has been scheduled with the staff concerning
COUNTIL C0~4ENTS this matter.
Letter from PTA regard- Councilman Cox referred to a letter received from Mrs.
ing traffic conditions - Sharon Lauder representing the Greg Rogers PTA expressing
Naples/Oleander their concern over the traffic conditions at the corner of
Naples and Oleander Avenue. They requested a four-way
stop sign at this intersection.
Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Safety Commission Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred
and staff to the Safety Commission and staff for investigation.
Animal Shelter open Councilman Egdahl co~ented that the Chula Vista Animal
7 days - Library Shelter is open seven days a week and there have been re-
open 6 days quests for the Library to remain open seven days a week.
He felt one or the other should be changed.
Regular Meeting -11- March 29, 1977
Invitation to Council Councilman Hobel invited the Council to attend the Mayor/
to attend breakfast Supervisor's breakfast (April 4) to hear a presentation
meeting April 4 regarding the sewer crisis in the San Diego region.
Cooperation of County Mayor Scott commented on the possibility of obtaining
in operation of the cooperation of the County to operate the Library, as
Library suggested he felt it is really a regional library in scope and cost.
He asked Council's approval to schedule preliminary dis-
cussions with appropriate County officials to get their
reaction to a joint City/County operation of the Library.
Motion to authorize It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Mayor to meet with Hyde and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized
County regarding to initiate some informal type of investigation on a
joint operation of joint City/County operation of the Library.
the Library
WRIt'FEN CO~CONICATIONS
20. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR A verified claim for damages in the amount of $25,000 was
DAMAGES - ANGELA SALAS received from Angela Salas of 1223 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, for alleged mistreatment by City Police Officers
on December 11, 1976.
Motion to deny claim It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott
and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and re-
ferred to the insurance carrier.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 8:06
p.m. to discuss negotiations of the Public Employees
of the City of Chula Vista. The meeting reconvened at
9:44 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to the
Council Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 1977
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
City Clerk
Deputy City Clerk