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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/03/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. March 1, 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 Robens, Administrative Assistant Boyd, Transit Coordinator Connor, Administrative Analyst Dennison 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. PROCLAMATION - Mayor Scott read the Proclamation and presented it to DECLARING THE WEEK OF David Pierangelo of the Chula Vista Chapter of the Order MARCH 13-20, 1977 AS of De Molay. "DE MOLAY WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA b. REPORT OF PORT Mr. Campbell was unable to attend the meeting this evening. COMMISSIONER, C. R. CAMPBELL It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Mr. Campbell's presentation be continued to March 15. LOCATION OF CITY At the Council Conference held Thursday, February 24, 1977, COUNCIL OFFICES - the Council did not have time to consider this item and CIVIC CENTER directed that it be placed on the agenda for this meeting RENOVATION under "Special Orders of the Day." It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be considered as the last item prior to the Mayor's report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 3. GRIEVANCE - CHULA VISTA Officer Tom Stille, representing the Chula Vista Police POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION Relief Association, submitted a written statement under the Grievance Procedure rules concerning the action taken by the Council on September 7, 1976 in approving the re- wording of Civil Service Rule IX, Section 2 regarding accumulation of vacation leave by full-time employees. Modification of Rule IX may City Manager Cole stated that after discussions with the have impact on working Police Relief Association, it was determined that the rule conditions modification may have an impact on their working conditions and it was staff's suggestion that this be incorporated in the meet and confer sessions. Officer Stille agreed as a representative of the Association. City Council Meeting -2- March 1, 1977 Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman to include in meet and Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff confer sessions for meet and confer sessions. James Matherly Mr. Matherly spoke against the project application App-36 402 Oaklawn Avenue concerning juvenile delinquency proposed as a federal pro- gram and expressed his concerns over the national debt figure. Donald Painter Mr. Painter expressed his opposition to the action taken 920 Beech Avenue by the Council at the meeting of February 22 in referring Chula Vista the staff report to the County for consideration of the re-organization of the area in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of "H" Street and Hilltop Drive. He asked that the Council reverse its action taken at the last meeting and let the citizens express their wishes regarding annexation. Councilman Hobel said that if the City wished to refer this matter to the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Hamilton has stated he will not support it. PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING - On April 12, 1976 the Planning Commission approved a con- CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL ditional use permit (PCC-76-3) to allow the incidental OF PLANNING COMMISSION sale of beer and wine in conjunction with the operation of DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR a restaurant at 271 Orange Avenue in the C-N zone. In CHANGE OF HOURS FOR January 1977, Charles E. DeLao, representing Pizza ttut, PIZZA HUT AT 271 ORANGE made a request to change the hours of operation from A~ENUE IN C-N ZONE 7:00 a.m. - 11:OO p.m. to 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight on Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to deny the request. Counsel for appellant City Attorney Lindberg said a communication had been re- request for continuance ceived from the attorney representing the appellant, who had just been retained today, requesting that the matter be continued for two weeks in order to give him time to review the facts. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman to March 15 Cox and unanimously carried that this item be continued for two weeks. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8521 - After a public hearing held on February 22, 1977, the City ORDERING THE VACATION OF Council requested that a resolution be prepared ordering A 12 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT the vacation of the 12 foot easement for unspecified pur- ACROSS LOTS 241-244 OF poses across Lots 241-244 of Clairevista Unit "C" Subdi- CLAIREVISTA UNIT "C" vision. SUBDIVISION City Council Meeting -3- March 1, 1977 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8522 - The developer of Bonita Ridge Estates No. 4 Subdivision ACCEPTING GRANT OF submitted a request for a revision to the approved site EASEMENT FROM BONITA plan and improvement plans affecting Lots 195, 196, 197, HILLS PROPERTIES FOR 198 and 219. The revision was approved by the Planning SEWER PURPOSES and Public Works Departments and involved the relocation of a private driveway and sewer serving these lots. One of the conditions of approval was that the developer grant an easement for the sewer in its relocated position. Bonita Hills Properties granted the required easement on February 3, 1977. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8523 - In August 1976, the Council accepted a grant deed from ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO Saratoga Development Corporation for right of way along CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY Telegraph Canyon Road which is required to accommodate FROM JLEN INCORPORATED the proposed widening of Telegraph Canyon Road between FOR RIGHT OF WAY ALONG Halecrest Drive and Oleander Avenue. TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Subsequently, the property was sold to JLEN Incorporated and it was determined that the conveyance of the right of way by Saratoga Development Corporation was invalid. To clear the title to the property, JLFN Incorporated has executed a Corporation Grant Deed re-conveying the right of way as a gift and is not requesting any additional compensation. (END OF CONSENT CALENDAR) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8524 - Mr. Dale Ohlau has submitted plans for the remodeling of APPROVING ENCROACHMENT the building front for the Phoenix Institute at 507 Third PERMIT NO. 77-4 FOR THE Avenue which involves the construction of a permanent PHOENIX INSTITUTE AT canopy over-hang to be attached to the front of the build- 307 THIRD AVENUE ing. This canopy requires the support of four 6-inch by 12-inch wood columns which will be pIaced within the public right of way. The encroachment consists of approximately 9 inches. The project was approved by the Design Review Board on February 23, 1977. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8525 - In December 1975, the City Council accepted the sewer DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF system constructed under the proceedings of the Rosebank MONEY WHICH SHOULD BE Sewer 1911 Act Assessment District 75-1. The City parti- ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN cipated in the amount of $17,401 in the construction of PANCELS OF PROPERTY PRIOR the trunk line from the northerly boundary of the district TO MAKING SEWER CONNECTION to the Spring Valley Sanitation District trunk sewer in BECAUSE OF BENEFIT RECEIVED the Sweetwater Valley. BY SAID PARCELS BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN- A repayment diagram has been prepared whereby properties STALLATION NORTH OF "E" benefiting from the construction of the sewer, and who STREET BETWEEN MINOT did not participate in the construction of the sewer, will AVENUE AND HILLTOP DRIVE reimburse the City at the time they connect to the sewer AND APPROVING REPAYMENT system. The repayment diagram was prepared in accordance DISTRICT FOR CITY PARTICI- with provisions of the City Code. PATION THEREIN City Council Meeting -4- March 1, 1977 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen llyde, Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8526 - Bids were received in February 1977 for the construction ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING of a storm drain in Fourth Avenue from "J" Street to San CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN ON Miguel Drive as part of the Public Works Bill Project FOURTH AVENUE, "J" STREET Group One. The bid proposal included three alternates: TO SAN MIGUEL DRIVE, AND 1) reinforced concrete pipe, 2) corrugated steel pipe, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE and 3) asbestos cement pipe. Bids were submitted by FROM ACCOUNT 645-6450-PW-205 three contractors as follows: Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 V. E. Posey, Spring Valley $104,122.40 $ 89,573.00 Dale D. Busey, Carlsbad 89,584.00 E1Cajon Grading, E1Cajon 137,213.00 130,263.00 Staff recommended that bids be accepted and contract awarded to V. E. Posey, low bidder, in the amount of $89,573 contingent upon verification of funding from Economic Development Administration. 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, Hyde, Cox, Scott Noes: None Absent: None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8527 - By Resolution No. 8387, the City Council authorized the APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION submission of applications to the Economic Development OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC Administration (EDA) for the construction of various WORKS BILL GRANT AND THE Capital Improvement Projects, and in December 1976, the ESTABLISHMENT OF City received two grant offers from EDA for the construc- BUDGETARY ACCOUNTS tion of storm drains in six locations in the City. The Finance Department recommended that the Council approve the appropriation of funds from the Public Works Bill Grant and establish budgetary accounts for the JLJ Drainage Channel Project and Storm Drain Construction - Group Project I, in the total amount of $471,278. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1731 - The City Manager suggested that an appropriate means of AMENDING SECTION 2.04.140 rearranging the order of the agenda by the City Council OF CHAPTER 2.04 OF THE CNULA would be by making reference to a resolution rather than VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELA- amending the ordinance which presently establishes such TING TO THE ORDER OF order, which would allow for a greater flexibility on the BUSINESS AND THE ORDER OF part of the Council. On the effective date of this ordinance, THE AGENDA OF THE CITY the Council will adopt a resolution establishing a new agenda COUNCIL - FIRST READING order. City Council Meeting -5- March 1, 1977 It was suggested by Mayor Scott that the resolution to be brought back show written communications following oral communications. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Mayor Scott that this ordinance be placed first reading 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 Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 13. ORDINANCE - On February 15, 1977 the Council authorized the continua- AMENDING SECTIONS 5.20.030 tion of cardrooms in the City of Chula Vista permitting a AND 5.20.040 OF CHAPTER limited number to be established in accordance with 5.20 OF THE CHULA VISTA population. This ordinance accomplished Council's intent MUNICIPAL CODE ALL RELATING to limit the number for each 25,000 residents based upon TO THE LICENSING AND the certified population count of the State Department of NUMERICAL LIMITATION OF Finance. A lottery system has been devised should there CARDROOMS IN THE CITY OF be an excess number of applicants over available new CHULA VISTA - FIRST READING licenses. City Manager Cole stated that after the ordinance was prepared in its present form, other items have come up which should be considered, such as more control over the applications for the lottery and the amount of any fees. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman prior action on Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council reconsider continuing cardrooms the prior decision (February 15) which extended the life of cardrooms. Review of testimony and Councilman Egdahl reviewed the considerations by the negative comments from Council in making the prior decision, including the testi- civic organizations mony given by Police Chief Winters and the unusual benefits extended to particular cardroom operators. He also re- ferred to requests received from the Chamber of Commerce and the Town Centre Business and Professional Association for no additional cardrooms in the Town Centre area. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council- man Hyde that the Council sustain the previous decision of the Council, which would be to conclude at the end of the seven year period the life existence of cardrooms in Chula Vista. Councilman Hobel expressed his concern over action which might be taken tonight when the present owners of card- rooms were not in attendance. Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion. Councilman Hyde agreed as the second. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Council action in Hyde and unanimously carried that the operators of the two weeks present cardrooms be advised that this motion is up for reconsideration and that the intent of the motion is that the Council will be moving to sustain the previous action of the Councilj but would like to advise them that this will be coming before the Council two weeks from tonight (March 15). City Council Meeting -6- March 1, 1977 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1752 - The applicant requested annexation to the City of Chula APPROVING THE ANNEXATION Vista of 98.6 acres of property for the purpose of ob- TO THE CITY OF CERTAIN raining comprehensive city services to support E1 Rancho UNINHABITED TERRITORY del Roy Unit 5, a proposed 339-unit single-family develop- KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ment located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, approximately EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT one half mile east of Interstate 805. 5 ANNEXATION - FIRST READING The Local Agency Formation Committee, on February 7, 1977, approved the annexation subject to the detachment of the territory from the San Diego County Flood Control District not becoming effective until annexation to the City of Chula Vista is completed. Ordinance placed It was moved by Mayor Scott that this ordinance be onSfirst 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 Scott, Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde, Cox Noes: None Absent: None CONTINUED MATTER AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8528 - This item was held over from the meeting of February 22 ACCEPTING BIDS /~ND in order that all five Councilmen might be present. Since AWARDING CONTRACT FOR an appropriation is required, a four-fifths vote of the CONTRETE LINED DRAINAGE Council is necessary to award the contract. CHANNEL THROUGH THE J.L.J. APARTMENTS AND The following bids were received on February 3, 1977 for APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM the construction of a lined channel through the J. L. J. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Apartments as the first of the Public Works Capital TAX FUND Development and Investment Program projects: T. g. Peniek & Sons, Inc., San Diego $74,239 Sapper Construction Co., San Diego 89,975 It was recommended that the bids be accepted and the contract awarded to T. g. Penick & Sons, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $74,239, contingent upon receipt of fund commitment from the Economic Development Administration. The total project grant offer is $63,765; therefore, it is necessary for the City to share in the costs of the drainage channel. Comments against Mayor Scott spoke against the resolution stating he felt resolution it was the responsibility of the owner of the apartments to pay the additional $10,000. He also asked that the letter from the owner [J. L. Johnston) indicating he is going to pay $2,500 be made part of the record. 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, Hyde, Cox Noes; Mayor Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting -7- March 1, 1977 Motion to accept $2,500 It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman from J.L.J. Apartments Cox and unanimously carried that the offer of $2,500 for participation in this project be accepted (from J.L.J. Apartments). REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER 16. STATUS REPORT ON SUMMER In response to Council direction, City Manager Cole sub- MUSIC PROGRAMS mitted a written report on the status of the music program at the Memorial Park Bowl. The report outlined several unfavorable aspects of attempting to have high school bands participate in the music programs and it was recommended that such participation in spring concerts not be pursued. Military bands are available with 60 days' advance notice with a cost of approximately $75 per round trip for trans- portation. A series of three programs by the San Diego Symphony would cost a total of about $20,000 and with matching funds from the National Endowment of Art funds, the City's share would be approximately $10,000. There is also a possibility of funds being received from the Musician's Union to be applied toward the program. Staff recommended budgeting and planning for three symphonies and two military band concerts. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Scott, and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the report be accepted, noting that part of the report states the high schools Will not perform for various reasons. Proposal for "Summer Councilman Egdahl proposed the possibility of having a City Band" "Summer City Band" composed of music members from the various high school bands and from other adults in the community on a try-out basis; that tho City contract with a director who might be a director of a present high school band; and that a certain stipend be provided for a once a week rehearsal and a once per week concert, with the ex- ception of the three or four weeks when the symphony would be playing. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff explore these possibilities (Summer City Band); and in addition, that staff also look at the possibility of having one or two of the concerts on the large lawn area behind the new library. Motion carried The motion, with the additional proposal for a "Summer City Band", carried unanimoulsy. Councilman Hyde suggested that in connection with this motion, that staff also explore the summer music project with the high school district and community college dis- trict to share financing and talent. New CETA program City Manager Cole explained the new CETA program stating that information has been received from RETC regarding applications being made for Title VI funds which total approximately ten million dollars for the San Diego region. The program will end on March 31, 1978, and applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. March 11, 1977. City Council Meeting -8- March 1, 1977 Mr. Cole further explained that 90% of the project funds must be spent on wages and fringe benefits of the parti- cipants and 10% for administration and materials. If the Council does not approve the funds, the applications can be withdrawn. Motion to move forward It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde with program and unanimously carried that the City move forward with the program. Councilman Hyde suggested that staff might wish to have a Council Conference on Tuesday, March 8 with three members of the Council present to give guidance on the direction to take in preparing projects for this program. Council Conference Mayor Scott said he would adjourn this meeting to Tuesday, scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. and if staff is prepared, the meeting March 8, 1977 can be held, and if not, the meeting can be canceled. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 17. REPORT ON THE CONSTRUCTION In a written report, Director of Public Works explained OF THE "MISSING LINK" OF that the Council has in the past requested the Board of ORANGE AVENUE Supervisors to construct the "missing link" of Orange Avenue between Third Avenue and Albany. A new alignment has been proposed using the 250-foot wide San Diego Gas & Electric Company easement, with half of the alignment within the City and half within the unincorporated area. It is proposed to share the cost of construction equally between the City and County. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Letter of Resignation - Mayor Scott announced the resignation of Mr. Paul Legler Paul Legler - Environmental from the Environmental Control Commission/Historical Site Control Commission Board. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman resignation Cox and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and with thanks for his services. Peggy Donovan appointed Mayor Scott recommended the appointment of Peggy Donovan to Ehvironmental Control to fill the position vacated by Mr. Legler on the Environ- Commission mental Control Commission. Appointment to It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman ECC ratified Egdahl and unanimously carried that the appointment of Peggy Donovan be ratified. Gregory Attaway appointed Mayor Scott recommended the appointment of Gregory Lee to Safety Commission Attaway of 201 East "L" Street to fill a vacancy on the Safety Commission. Appointment to Safety It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Commission ratified Hyde and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mr. Attaway be ratified. City Council Meeting -9- March 1, 1977 Charter Review Committee Mayor Scott announced that the Charter Review Committee reduced to seven members now has seven members, with the full complement being eight. The Committee requested that the membership of the Committee remain at seven. Mayor Scott, with the concurrence of the Council, stated the Charter Review Committee would remain as a seven-member committee. Request to heat Mayor Scott said he had received several requests from Parkway Pool citizens regarding heating the Parkway Pool. The pool at Loma Verde has been extremely crowded, and since the California Public Utilities Commission has relaxed the regulations concerning natural gas, Mayor Scott suggested that the Parkway Pool be reopened and heated for competi- tive teams, handicapped programs, and senior programs. Motion to reopen Parkway It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Pool on regular schedule Cox and unanimously carried, unless there is some reason for not doing so, that regular utilization of Parkway Pool be resumed. Board of Ethics to Mayor Scott announced that the Board of Ethics will meet meet March 14, 1977 on March 14, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. Letter to be sent to Mayor Scott said he will write a letter to Supervisor Supervisor Hamilton Tom Hamilton regarding the annexation of the Hilltop area. regarding re-organization of Hilltop area Letter of appreciation sent Mayor Scott stated that a letter of appreciation has been to Friends of the Library sent to the Friends of the Library for their gift of two slide projectors and a dissolve unit. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Legislation authorizes Councilman Hyde referred to an article in the CALTRANS unused public agency newsletter concerning legislation authorizing car pooling vehicles for car pooling of unused vehicles of public agencies in order to reduce the number of vehicles used by employees traveling to and from work to save fuel, with a fee charged to pay for the cost of operation. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman on use of unused City Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City staff be vehicles for car pooling directed to look into the desirability of adopting a car pooling plan of this sort, using off-use City vehicles and report back to the Council as to its practicality. Staff commended on In response to comments by Councilman Cox, Mayor Scott drainage tour said that a letter of commendation from the Council has been directed to the staff for the drainage tour conducted on Saturday, February 26, 1977. Letter regarding reappoint- Councilman Cox referred to a letter received from Mayor ment of representative to Kile Morgan of National City regarding the reappointment San Diego Transit Corpora- of Mr. Robert W. Daily as the joint representative to the tion Board of Directors Board of Directors of the San Diego Transit Corporation for the Cities of National City and Chula Vista. City Council Meeting -10- March 1, 1977 Motion to reappoint It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Scott Robert Daily to Board and unanimously carried that Mr. Robert Daily be reappointed of Directors of San to represent Chula Vista and National City as the delegate Diego Transit Corporation from these Cities for the next two years on the San Diego Transit Corporation Board of Directors. Letter from County Board Councilman Cox referred to the letter from Jim Bates, of Supervisors regarding Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, regarding tax rate reduction their effort to hold the property taxes at the current level by reducing the tax rate to allow for changes in assessed valuation. Letter referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the letter be directed to staff and that staff be asked to consider Mr. Bate's input when working on the tax rate during budget sessions. Responses to questionnaire In answer to query from Councilman Cox, City Manager Cole being reviewed by staff said that the staff is in the process of evaluating the responses to the questionnaire that was sent out to the community with the City calendar. Council Conference Councilman £gdahl referred to a memorandum from staff suggested for review of indicating the topics for Council Conferences scheduled City operations during the month of March (3, 10 and 24) and the suggestion that a Council Conference be scheduled for March 17 for the purpose of meeting in workshop session with the City Manager and Department Heads to review City operations. Motion for Council It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Conference on March 17 Hyde and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be scheduled for March 17 at 4:00 p.m. Report on use of funds Councilman Egdahl referred to the request from the Bicen- remaining from Bicentennial tennial Committee that some of the Committee funds remain- Committee ing be used to promote Chula Vista as the "votingest City," which was referred to staff for recommendation. City Manager Cole said that the Deputy City Manager is putting a report together which may be completed in two weeks. Funds available from Councilman Egdahl commented about an article in the CALTRANS CALTRANS for transporta- newsletter regarding buses and trams for the handicapped tion of handicapped and available funds through CALTRANS for that purpose. CALTRANS will be accepting applications soon from agencies wishing to be considered for funding in the second year of the program. Motion to refer It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman to staff Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Transportation Director and the staff for considera- tion and recommendation to the Council. Report and map displays to Councilman Hobel described a report on a series of map be available from CPO displays by the Comprehensive Planning Organization on population forecasts based on information submitted by various cities from their general plans. City Council Meeting -11- March 1, 1977 Presentation by Mayor Scott said that he has sent a letter to Mrs. Judy Transporation Bauer, appointed by Governor Brown to the Metropolitan Board Member Transportation District Board, inviting her to make a presentation to the Council at a future meeting. 18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR Mr, Osteen presented a verified claim against the City in DAMAGES - ROY E. the approximate amount of $50,000 for alleged false OSTEEN, JR., 1176 arrest and abuse by a Chula Vista Police Officer on MYRA AVENUE October 30, 1976 at Broadway and "H" Street. Motion to deny and It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman refer to Claims Adjuster Cox and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's claims adjuster. b. REQUEST REGARDING The Town Centre Business and Professional Association CARDROOMS IN TOWN requested that no permits for cardrooms be issued within CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT the boundaries of the Town Centre redevelopment area in AREA the event a new cardroom ordinance is adopted. Motion to refer It was moved by Mayor Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox to staff and unanimously carried that this be referred to staff to be brought back at the same time the cardroom ordinance is considered. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (continued) 2. c. LOCATION OF CITY Director of Public Works Robens discussed a display COUNCIL OFFICES - showing Schemes A, B, and C for proposed renovation and CIVIC CENTER relocation of City Council offices. The Interior Designer, RENOVATION who is under contract to do the lay-out for all the de- partments, cannot proceed until it is determined where the Council offices should be located. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that decision on this matter be deferred until the Council has had time to look at the plans, and actually go around and look within the building to analyze the impact of the plans, and come back on March 10 for a decision. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 1977 and to Tuesday, March 8, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk