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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 Regular Meeting -3- March 29, 1977 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