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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/06/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 22, 1976 The 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 Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Mobel Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall, Assistant to City Manager Wittenberg, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Director of Personnel Bigge, Purchasing Agent Espinosa The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meeting of June 15, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman, with the correction of changing Mayor Pro Tempore Scott to read Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde in the motion on Item 16, page 11. 2. a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hamilton read the Proclamation honoring the State of Montana State of Montana and those citizens in the audi- ence from this state were asked to stand and intro- duce themselves. b. Presentation by Mr. Campbell made a brief report on the continuing Port Commissioner progress on the Chula Vista "J" Street Marina, C. R. Campbell commenting on restrictions and delays from envi- ronmental concerns; alternatives considered to reduce costs; the second entrance to the Bay (which the Port District favors); channel dredging; and the anticipated tonnage of 1/4 to 1/2 million tons in export and import. He also stated that the Harbor Police and Chula Vista Police Department have worked out a plan to reduce vandalism at the "J" Street Marina. He concluded with comments on the budget which is now anticipated at $20,069,395, and that the Port Commission does favor a bridge across the second opening. ORAL CO~4JNICATIONS Paul Northrup Mr. Northrup made several statements concerning 27S East Moss Street the budget and said he appreciated receiving a Chula Vista letter from the Acting City Manager regarding his concerns. He again asked the Council to reduce the budget if possible to keep the tax rate down. Maxine Ferguson Ms. Ferguson questioned the status of the First 728 Elm Street Baptist commune at 456 Casselman and asked if they Chula Vista had complied with the Conditional Use Permit granted by the Council. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the Commune has indicated it is impossible for them to comply and they are going to request a renewed hearing by the Council to revise the Conditional Use Permit. The City Attorney's Office is proceeding with revocation City Council Meeting -2- June 22, 1976 of the permit through a public hearing; however, the commune does have the right to exhaust all legal remedies, even to appealing to the Supreme Court. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8210 - On March 8, 1976, 175 copies of a Request for ACCEPTING RECO~{ENDATION Proposal [RFP] were distributed to California art OF JUROR FOR THE SELECTION publications, museums, and schools listed in the OF SCULPTURE/WATER FEATURE 1974 American Art Director~. The RFP called for FOR NEW LIBRARY designs for a sculpturefwa~er feature for the new library grounds. To insure impartial evaluation, the Selection Committee recommended that the Council have Mr. Henry Hopkins, Director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, serve as juror to select the sculpture/water feature and make a recommendation to the Council. Item moved up on the agenda Mayor Hamilton requested that this item be moved up so Mr. Hopkins could make his presentation early and then catch a return flight to San Francisco. The Council concurred. Mr. Henry Hopkins Mr. Hopkins gave a brief outline of his qualifica- tions. He stated that he viewed the site, including library grounds, interior of building, architecture, and general landscape features and then reviewed 26 sculpture works made available to him. He out- lined his reason for selecting the work of art he recommended to the Council which evaluation considered size, form, color, maintenance, durability, wind re- sistance~ cost~ and availabilityj and recommended a work of Elaine Katzer of Long Beach. Pictures of her proposal (two selections) were submitted to the Council. The first selection, as recommended by Mr. Hopkins~ was a modern sculpture water feature meas- uring 8 feet by 22 feet. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those pre- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Councilman Egdahl commented on the City's inten- tion to apply to the National Endowment of Arts for matching funds and asked how this might affect purchase of the art work. Mr. Hopkins suggested that the application be submitted and that a par- tial payment might be made to Ms. Katzer to hold the art piece. He further suggested that a phone call be made to Mrs. Julia Moore, Secretary of the · Visual Art Section of the National Endowment of Arts to get guide]ines on how to best proceed. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 3. a, PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Planning Peterson submitted a written CONSIDERATION OF A~NDMENT report stating that as a result of the approval of TO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTAB- plans for a three story apartment building in the LISH MININFOM HEIGHT REQUIREMHNT R-$-H zone, the Council asked that a zoning text a- IN R-3-H ZONE mendment be prepared to establish a minimum height for the R-S-H zone. On May 24, 1976 the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council estab- lish a minimum height of five stories in the R-3~H zone, and that a high rise building be defined as any structure five or more stories in height. City Council Meeting -$- June 22, 1976 Mr. Peterson recommended that the ordinance before the Council be amended to delete the refer- ence to "46 feet" and retain the height limitation in terms of number of stories (five). Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Sid Morris Mr. Morris asked for clarification of the definition 862 Cedar Avenue of a "3~ story building" (permitted by ordinance in Chula Vista some zones). Director of Planning Peterson explained ,~that the most usual case would be where the first story is partial1? depressed and devoted to offstreet parking. Public hearing closed There being no further comments either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. b. ORDINANCE NO. 1689 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the ordinance AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL be placed on first reading with the one modification CODE TO ESTABLISH A in the last line on page 1 - the words "46 feet or" MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRE- be deleted - and that the reading of the text be MENT IN THE R-S-H ZONE - waived by unanimous consent of those present. FIRST READING The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 4. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Chula Vista's Municipal Landscape Manual was ori- CONSIDERATION OF ginally adopted in 1969 and in 1975 extensive revis- REVISIONS TO LAND- ions were made to update the 1969 version. Direc- SCAPE MANUAL tot of Planning Peterson stated the staff has found several minor corrections and additions which should be incorporated to insure that proper standards are maintained. They are essentially points of clari- fication. He noted that the most substantive change pertains to Section 4.5, where in the case of a landscaped area that is to be a part of an open space mainten- ance district (the larger landscaped areas where the City would become involved in the maintenance) it would be required that the landscaping be super- vised by a landscape architect. Council discussed the cost of employing an architect, the specific sites causing problems, and notification requirements to public utility companies. Councilman Egdahl commented on the requirements for tree planting and staking and referred to Council policy of two stakes per tree. He asked if reference in the manual (Diagram ~1) was in conflict with that policy. Mr. Peterson said it was the intent to go to a uniform two-stake requirement and that the exhibit in the manual should be revised to reflect that change. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -4- June 22, 1976 b. RESOLUTION NO. 8211 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl with the change as ADOPTING REVISIONS TO noted to be made administratively, (requirement THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA of two stakes per tree), the reading of the text LANDSCAPE MANUAL was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 5. PUBLIC HEARING - The City Council by Resolution 8183 set this DEFERRAL OF UNDERGROUNDING public hearing for the purpose of determining REQUIREMENTS ALONG OTAY whether to vary from or defer the nndergrounding LAKBS ROAD of utilities along Otay Lakes Road adjacent to the proposed Bonita Shopping Center which is located in the southwest quadrant of the Bonita Road and Otay Lakes Road intersection. Deferral permitted under Director of Public Works Robens stated that the ordinance Ordinance requires the undergrounding of utility lines where the development fronts for 600 feet along a public street, and permits a deferral of those lines providing that certain findings can be made. In this case, the Engineering Division recommends the deferral of the under- grounding on Otay Lakes Road where the 69 KVA And 12 KVA line are on the same pole due to the extreme expens~ and undergrounding of 69 KVA lines is not covered by the Ordinance. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, Mr. Roberts stated that the 12 KVA line on Bonita Road would be undergrounded. Mayor Hamilton asked if previous deferrals could be required to be undergrounded at a later date in this same area. Mr. Robens said investigation would be made and a report brought back to Council. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Tom Silvers Mr. Silvers stated he represents the owner of Tucker, Sadler & Associates this project and he was in full agreement with 2411 Second Avenue statements of the Director of Planning Peterson. San Diego He further stated that everything is being under- grounded on Bonita Road and they were only ask- ing for deferral of the 12 KVA line on Otay Lakes Road. Hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to grant deferral It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be directed to prepare a Resolution granting the deferral as requested. Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that deferrals granted to other parcels on Bonita Road be reviewed and recom- mendations be brought back to Council. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. City Council bleeting -5- June 22, 1976 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8212 - A Hemorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been APPROVING MEMORanDUM OF signed by the Management Team and the Chula UNDERSTANDING CONCE~NING Vista Chapter, Western Council of Engineers, WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND pursuant to Section 3S00 et seq. of the CONDITIONS OF E.%~LOYMENT Government Code. The MOU has been ratified BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA by the Association membership. VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA CHAPTER, WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 - (Continued from June iS, 1976) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8213 - This resolution revises the sick leave reim- AMENDING RULE IX, SECTION 3, bursement plan for certain classified and OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES unclassified employees pursuant to changes RELATING TO SICKNESS AND resulting from meeting and conferring with DEATH LEAVE employee organizations. Provision for these changes are contained in the Memoranda of Understanding adopted under separate resolu- tion. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8214 - On June 15, 1976 the City Council accepted a STRONGLY ENDORSING THE CONCEPT staff report on the proposed second entrance OF A SECOND ENTR/LNCE TO SAN DIEGO and navigational improvements to the San Diego HARBOR AS A VITAL NEED FOR THE Harbor with the request that this resolution ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF THE SOUTH BAY be redrafted to indicate the Council's strong AREA AND URGING THE CORPS OF EN- position endorsing the second entrance and to GINEERS TO STUDY THE ENVIRONb~NTAL also stipulate that there will be some through AND ECONOMIC FACTORS OF SUCft AN access for vehicular traffic. INTEREST AND DEVELOP AN AFFIRMA- TIVE PROGRAM FOR ITS ACCOMPLISHMENT 9. RESOLUTION NO. 821S On June 11, 1976 the following bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING received for asphaltic emulsion: CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC EMULSION FOR THE PERIOD PRICE JULY 1, 1976 THROUGH BIDDER PER TON TERMS SEPTEMBER 30, 1976 Sim J. Harris Co. $ 64.76 Net Douglas Oil Co. of Calif 66.94 Net It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Sim J. Harris Company who submitted the low bid of $64.76 per ton on an estimated usage of 350 tons of RS-2 asphaltic emulsion. Purchases shall be made only on availability of funds as certified by the Finance Director. 10, RESOLUTION NO. 8216 - The following bids were received on June 11, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1976 for aggregate base: I CONTRACT FOR AGGREGATE BASE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1976 PRICE THROU~t JUNE 30, 1977 BIDDER PER TON TERMS Nelson & Sloan $2.45 2%/10 days H. G. Fenton 2.75 Net Conrock Company 3.55 .20/ton/25 days An estimated 3,500 ton5 of the aggregate base will be picked up at the vendor's plant by City trucks with purchases made only on avail- ability of funds as certified by the Finance Director. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Nelson & Sloan. City Council Meeting -6- June 22, 1976 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8217 - The following bids were received on June 11, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1976 for screenings (stone chips): CONTRACT FOR SCREENINGS (STONE CHIPS) FOR THE PERIOD PRICE JULY 1, 1976 THROUGH BIDDER PER TON TERMS DECEMBER 31, 1976 Nelson & Sloan $S.7S 2%/10 days Sim J. Harris Co. 6.43 Net/30 An estimated 2,800 tons of screenings will be ordered and delivered to the City Yard with purchases made only on availability of funds as certified by the Finance Director. It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Nelson & Sloan, the low bidder. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8218 - Council Resolution No. 8116 provided for a ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING special appropriation of funds for the purchase CONTRACT FOR AUDIO VISUAL of audio visual equipment for the new library. EQUIPMENT Bids were received on June 15, 1976 as shown on Exhibit "A" attached to the Resolution. In a written statement, Purchasing Agent Espinosa stated that no bids were received on Item 1 - color instruction television receiver; it will be purchased on the open market at an estim- ated price of $500.00. It was recommended that the Council accept bids and award contract for items shown on Exhibit "A" as follows: Items two and three to Inland Networks, Inc. in the amount of $5,268.20; items four, five, six and seven to Western Audio Visual in the amount of $6,720.40; items eight,nine and ten to Instructional Materials and Equipment Distributors in the amount of $374.82; and item 11 to Pacific Intercom in the amount of $416.S8. Mayor to attend Army Corps It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by or,Engineers meeting Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that Mayor Hamilton and a staff member attend the meeting a~ the Port District June 23 and present the Resolution adopted (agenda Item no. eight) concerning the second entrance to the harbor. (Public meeting of Department of Army Corps of Engineers.) (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 13. RESOLUTION NO. 8219 - me proposal to furnish buses plus bus oper- APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ation and maintenance for the Chula Vista City AZTEC BUS LINES FOR PRO- Bus Lines during Fiscal Year 1976-77 was received VISION OF INTRACITY BUS from Aztec Bus Lines on June 16, 1976. The pro- SERVICE FOR FISCAL YEAR posed cost for providing approximately 376,800 1976-77 miles of bus service during the coming fiscal year is $263,920, which averages $.70 per mile. The increased miles serviced is for an addi- tional route and for evening service on all routes scheduled to start on September 12, 1976. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting -7- June 22, 1976 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8210 - This item was moved up on the agenda (see page 2). ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATION OF JUROR FOR THE SELECTION OE SCULPTURE/WATER FEATURE FOR NEW LIBRARY 15. RESOLUTION NO. 8220 - The Council, on June 8, 1976, unanimously PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL approved a special appropriation to the 1975- APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR 1976 Community Promotions budget for an amount THE ELKS CLUB FOURTH OF not to exceed $2,000 to be paid to the Elks t JULY PARADE Club on a matching basis to assist the Club with their Fourth of July parade. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 16. RESOLUTION NO. 8221 - In a written statement, City Attorney Lindberg APPROVING PAYMENT OF ALL OR indicated that it is his opinion that a pro- A PORTION OF THE EMPLOYEE'S gram whereby the City would pay all or a por- CONTRIBUTION TO THE PUBLIC tion of an employee's contribution to the EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM Public Employees Retirement System as deferred FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AS A compensation is both legal and feasible. The DEFERRED COMPENSATION proposed program would be limited to certain positions and the maximum contribution by the City would be limited to the increases granted to each executive during the 1976-77 fiscal year. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 17. RESOLUTION NO. 8222 - The Senior Service Center was opened in June PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL 1975 with the facility and supplies provided APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR through an appropriation of Community Develop- STAFFING THE CHULA VISTA ment Block Grant funds and staffing supplied SENIOR SERVICE CENTER through a combination of CETA and Regional Employment and Training Consortium Programs. Director of Parks ~ Recreation Hall reported in a written statement that the facility and supplies are again programmed to be provided through Block Grant funds, but RETC funding for staffing will not be available after June 30, 1976. The staff recommended that the Council authorize funding from the Community Development Block Grant, Local Option Funds, in the amount of $7,862 to continue the present level of service during the 1976-77 fiscal year. Availability of Community Acting City Manager Asmus co~nented that it Block Grant funds questioned is questionable whether the option money in the Community Block Grant funds would be ap- proved for this purpose. The City will have to direct a letter to HUD explaining the pro- City Council Meeting -8- June 22, 1976 gram and asking for permission to use the funds in this manner. Mr. Asmus stated that if the Council accepts the staff recommendation, it is suggested that alternate funding be provided in the event Block Grant money is not available, possibly from Revenue Sharing. Funding of similar Councilman Hyde commented that "Our House" services funding comes from the General Fund and this center is a similar type service. Motion for alternate It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by funding carried Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the alternate source of funding be from the General Fund. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdah~ Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 18. RESOLUTION NO. 8223 - On May 11, 1976 the Council approved an allo- APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN cation of $15,500 for "Our House" as interim THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND funding with the condition that a City staff "OUR HOUSE," INC. SETTING member and a Council representative work with THE TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS "Our House" in seeking monies from other public REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF or private sources. The approved sum was to be CITY FUNDS divided between direct payments for rent and utilities ($1,$00) and for personnel salaries ($12,000). Letter from Chamber Mayor Hamilton read a letter received from the of Commerce Chamber of Commerce dated June 22, 1976 opposing any funding by the City to "Our House," since Human Care Programs are currently funded by County, State, and Federal governments. Mayor Hamilton noted that in budget sessions, it was determined that funding would be on a month to month basis with "Our House" staff and City staff meeting together to seek other sour- ces of funding. If it is found alternate fund- ing is not available, Council would be so ad- vised and City funding would be cut off at that time. Staff meetings held Assistant to City Manager Wittenberg stated with "Our House" that former Councilman Scott and he had met with representatives from "Our House" and meetings will continue on a weekly basis. Recommendatiens will be forwarded to Council on a monthly basis. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting -9- June 22, 1976 19. RESOLUTION NO. 8224 - In a written report, the Director of Public ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR Works stated that the contract work for the CONSTRUCTION OF CHULA VISTA construction of the Library has been completed CITY LIBPJhRY by Roel Construction Company in accordance with the contract documents dated April 25, 1975. A final inspection was made on June 8, 1976 and the work has bMen completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Building and Housing and the Library Construction Representative and conforms with City ~equirements. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Cox, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be asked to prepare a resolution of appreciation to the contractor for the fine performance on this Bicentennial building project. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 8225 - The City has designated two spaces in front of DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARKING City Hall for the use of handicapped persons. SPACES FOR EXCLUSIVE USE BY An appropriate resolution is needed to carry HANDICAPPED PERSONS out the provisions of the Vehicle Code to en- force such exclusive use. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel 21. ORDINANCE NO. 1690 - At budget sessions, the City Council determined AMENDING C}L~PTER 5.44 OF THE that they would reduce the utility users tax CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY rate from 5% to 4½% and provide an exemption ;d)DING THERETO A NEW SECTION for senior citizens 62 years of age and older in 5.44.021 RELATING TO SENIOR households where the yearly income does not ex- CITIZEN EXEMPTION AND AMENDING ceed $7,500. SECTIONS 3.44.050, SUBSECTION A; 5.44.040, SUBSECTION A; AND 5.44.050, SUBSECTION A REDUCING THE UTILITY USERS TAX RATES ON TELEPHONE, ELECTRICITY AND GAS - FIRST READING AND ADOPTION Typographical errors Councilman Hyde called attention to two typo- graphical errors in the second paragraph under Section 5.44.021 - Senior Citizen Exemption. The word "supplies" should read "suppliers" on line two and line five. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ord- reading and adopted inance be placed on its first reading and adopted, with typographical errors correct~d, and that the reading of the zext be waived by unanimous consent of those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Cox, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel City Council Meeting -10- June 22, 1976 Utility Users Exemption Mayor Hamilton stated that exemption forms will be available in the Finance office for all senior citizens filing for this exemption. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Mother Miguel hearing Acting City Manager Asmus reminded the Council that the Mother Miguel hearing before the County Planning Commission will be held Friday, June 25, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. and that it might be desired that a Council representative or a staff member appear in behalf of the Council. Motion for representative It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that Mr. Dan Pass, Senior Planner, be asked to represent the Council's views before the County Planning Commission on the Mother Miguel project. Motion regarding Item 21 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Ordinance relating to Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those utility users tax rates present that the staff be directed to provide the Council with a report of the experience in the utilization of the tax exemption for the utility tax by citizens over the age of 62 at budget hearings next year. Library to open Acting City Manager reported that the Library Thursday, June 24 will be open for business on Thursday morning (June 24). Motion for letter It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by to Library staff Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to the City Manager, Librarian, and Library staff commending them for their extra- ordinary efforts in the move and in setting up the new Library for operations next Thursday (June 24). REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation made a written 22. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR USE request to the Director of Parks ~ Recreation OF CITY FACILITY BY THE to use the Loma. Verde:Pool on July 17 CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, 1976 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. for the Aquatic SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHAPTER, Section to teach a lifesaving course, using only AND WAIVER OF INCIDENTAL a portion of the facility. The only direct cost CHARGE will be for one lifeguard ($5.06 per hour X 4 hours - $12.24) to supervise the volunteers who will be in charge of the activity. Waiver of leadership fee was also requested. Staff recommended granting of this request and a waiver of the leadership fee for this event, with the understanding that future requests will be based on the performance of the volunteers and availability of the facility as it relates to an ongoing program. Motion to grant request It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the request be granted with a waiver of leadership fee. City Council Meeting -11- June 22, 1976 REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Motion to approve City It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Clerk's vacation Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried by those present that the City Clerk be granted vacation time from July 9 through July 21, 1976. Additional parking Councilman Cox inquired about the possibility for Civic Center of increasing the parking area for the Civic Center after remodeling is completed. Mayor Hamilton stated this matter will be coming back in a recommendation to the Council when the plans and specifications for remodeling are given final approval. 23. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO It is necessary for the Council to appoint a REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND delegate to the Regional Employment and Train- TRAINING CONSORTIUM (RETC) lng Consortium to replace Mr. Frank Scott. RETC meets on the first Monday of each month at 12:15 p.m. in the County Administration Building. 'Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by delegate and alternate Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by to RETC those present that the Council appoint Mayor Hamilton as the delegate to RETC. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that Councilman Egdahl be designated as the alternate representative to RETC. 24. EXCHANGE CLUB'S REQUEST On June 8, 1976 Mr. Joe Scannicchio stated the TO DISPLAY FREEDOM SHRINE Exchange Club would like to donate a Freedom IN THE NEW LIBRARY Shrine as a permanent exhibit to the new library. The Shrine consists of 28 framed historical documents. Motion regarding It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that if the acceptance of Exchange Club wishes to donate the Shrine to Freedom Shrine the Library on a mobile stand, that it be placed in the Library, or if the Club wants a static display, that it be provided for City Hall where space is available; and that the Council appreciates their offering of this very fine Commemorative Bicentennial exhibit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hyde and carried unanimously by those present. 25. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS At the meeting of June 1S, 1976 thc Council TO RULE II OF CIVIL SERVICE adopted Resolution No. 8199 concerning amend- RULES RELATING TO CLASSIFICA- ments to Rule II of the Civil Service Rules TION AND COMPENSATION OF relating to classified employees~ and requested CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND that the material be included in the agenda AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN OTHER packets for this meeting for possible Council CIVIL SERVICE RULES FOR discussion. FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 No action taken It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that no further action be taken. Advertising space Councilman Hyde noted that advertising space is available on City buses available free of charge to the City on the Aztec Buses when the space is not committed. He sug- geared that staff consider it for possible bul- letins or safety messages a5 advertising exhibits. City Council Meeting -12- June 22, 1976 26. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Hemmingson, Jr., a minor, filed a claim Craig M. Hemmingson, Jr. through his attorney, Paul W. Willihnganz of 1152 Nacion, Chula Vista San Diego, for $6,000 general damages for personal injury resulting from treatment by Chula Vista Police Department on March 10, 1976 when claimant was taken into custody on a juvenile matter. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. b. Request for revision of A written request was received from the San Undergrounding Utilities Diego Gas and Electric Company, dated June 10, Ordinance - San Diego 1976, that the City Ordinance be revised to Gas and Electric Company include changes in Rule 51 of the Company rules which permits undergrounding of transmission lines. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that this matter be referred to staff for investigation and recommendation. Motion for It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Executive Session Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that an Executive Session be held for possible pending litigation. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:52 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Further discussion Three members of the Exchange Club discussed of Freedom Shrine their proposed gift of the Freedom Shrine. Councilman Hyde will meet with the represen- tatives for further discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency June 24, 1976 at ?:30 p.m. and to the Council Conference scheduled for June 29, 1976 beginning at 9:00 a.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk / / Deputy City Clerk