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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/06/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 8, 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 Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation Hall The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore 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 by those present that the minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. a, ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Pro Tempore Scott read the Proclamation State of Mississippi honoring the State of Mississippi and asked those people in the audience from this state to stand and introduce themselves. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8187 - The Resolution commending Mrs. Rudolph for her CO~NDING DOROTHY RUDOLPH services on the Planning Commission was read. Mayor Pro Tempore Scott presented the Resolution and a Certificate of Recognition to Mrs. Rudolph thanking her, on behalf of the Council, for her services to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, passed and adopted by unanimous vote of those present. ORAL CO~B4UNICATIONS (Mayor Hamilton arrived at this time) Ruppert A. Rosas Mr. Rosas asked that item #4 be continued (public 51 Bishop Street hearing on change of zone for Quintard and First). Chula Vista Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that item #4 - public hearing to consider change of zone for property south of Quintard between First and Tobias Drive be continued to the meeting of July 6, 1976 when a full Council is ex- pected to be present. Mrs. Caroline Butler Mrs. Butler questioned when the San Diego Gas & 97 Bishop Street Electric Company easement (near Loma Verde Park) Chula Vista will be improved as a park. Director of Parks ~ Recreation Hall stated it is a Capital Improvement Project approved in the budget for improvement in 1976/1977. Joseph Scannicchio Mr. Scannicchio explained that he attended the Chula Vista Exchange Club last meeting of the Library Board of Trustees at which time he offered, on behalf of the Exchange Club, a "Freedom Shrine" to be displayed in the new library facility. This "Shrine" consists of 28 historical documents; however, the Library Board recon~ended against the acceptance. City Council Meeting -2- June 8, 1976 Council discussion followed regarding the amount of space the display would take; the Library policy regarding gifts; a mobile display unit; having the "Shrine" as a permanent exhibit; and continuance of the item so that the Council can take a look at the exhibit and study the areas in the new Library. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that this request be set for the next City Council meeting for a decision. Mrs. Caroline Butler Mrs. Butler asked that, in the future, all public 9? Bishop Street notices going to the residents in the Castle Park Chula Vista area (specifically, the public hearing regarding zoning at Quintard between First and Tobias) be written in Spanish as well as English. The cost of this request was discussed by the Council, as well as the philosophy setting a pre- cedent whereby other other areas in the City would request the same. Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton that the staff come back to the Council with a recommendation what the Council should do for those people that are not bilingual and for those that are not con- versant in English, and how the Council can handle this in the most economical manner, and then still have them informed as to what is going on. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for list of names It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that Mrs. Butler identify those particular people that need information from the City in Spanish -- that she identify them and give the list of names to the City Clerk, and the City will arrange to send official communications that go out from the City to those people in Spanish. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: Councilman Egdahl 3. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Following a review of neighborhoods in transition CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE from single family to multiple family development, OF ZONE FOR 4.76 ACRES the City Council directed that consideration be i AT THE SOUTHWEST QUAD- given to rezoning areas that are zoned R-3 but RANT OF FIFTH AVENUE AND developed with single-family homes. "C" STREET FROM R-5 TO R-1 Director of Planning Peterson submitted a plat noting the area in question as a four plus acres parcel located at the southwest quadrant of Fifth Avenue and "C" Street which land use consists primarily of single-family detached homes. At the meeting of May 10, 1976, the Planning Com- mission unanimously recommended the change of zone from R-3 to R-1 in accordance with their Resolution PCZ-76-G. The Planning Commission expanded the area to include three additional properties on Seavale Court. City Council Meeting -5- June 8, 1976 Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Bill Oswell Mr. Oswell commented that the homes are about 20 16 Fifth Avenue years old and all of the people in the neighborhood Chula Vista are in favor of the downgrading. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was closed. b. ORDINANCE NO. 1686 - It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance AMENDING ZONING MAPS be placed on its first reading and that the reading ESTABLISHED BY SECTION of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those 19.18.010 OF THE CITY present. CODE REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LO- The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: CATED AT THE SOUTH - WEST QUADRANT OF FIFTH AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott AVENUE AND "C" STREET Noes: None FROM R-3 TO R-1 - FIRST Absent: Councilman Egdahl READING 4. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Continued to the meeting of July 6, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF ZONE FOR 7.44 ACRES SOUTH OF QUINTARD STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND TOBIAS STREET FROM R-3-G-D TO R-3-P-15 b. ORDINANCE Continued to the meeting of July 6, 1976 AMENDING ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CITY CODE REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF QUINTARD BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND TOBIAS STREET FROM R-3-G-D TO R-3-P-1S AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION - FIRST READING CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8188 - On May 24 and 25, 1976, Henry and Margaret Algert ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND granted an eight foot wide tree planting and main- NAMING GRANT DEED FOR STREET tenance easement and 25 feet of additional right- PURPOSES AS HILLTOP DRIVE AND of-way for street purposes along Hilltop Drive. ACCEPTING GPCuNT OF EASEMENT FOR STREET TREE PURPOSES FROM HENRY AND MARGARET ALGERT 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8189 - The County completed a study designed to change ESTABLISHING THE SAN DIEGO the County Criminal Justice Planning Board in con- REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE formance with recent changes in the state /aw. The PLANNING BOARD primary change is in the composition of the Board which will have 23 members including five Mayors or Couneilpersons. City Council Meeting -4- June 8, 1976 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8190 - After hearing a presentation by the members of APPROVING THE PROPOSED the Regional Air Quality Planning Team, the Council, REGIONAL AIR QUALITY on May 4, 1976, accepted a report from the Direc- STRATEGY AND AIR MANAGE- tor of Planning endorsing Strategy "B" with the MENT PROCESS inclusion of tactics P5 and P6 from Strategy "C". The Resolution makes two points: (1) San Diego should not be required to clean up Los Angeles air, and (2) the State and Federal Governments are encouraged to require similar controls in other air basins to avoid placing San Diego at an econ- omic disadvantage. (End of Consent Calendar) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8191 - At the meeting of May 6, 1976, the Council approved PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL the Parking Place Commission's request to convert APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR the vacant lot at 282 Del Mar into a permit parking THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PAR- lot. The cost of the project is $6,000 exclusive KING LOT AT 282 DEL MAR of City force labor - $1,881.04. Funds are avail- AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE able in the Parking Meter Fund. EXPENDITURE THEREOF Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Mobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 9. RESOLUTION NO. 81R2 - This amendment is required to reflect a cost de- AUTHORIZING SECOND AMENDMENT crease of $2,619 due to the change in Route 29 - TO FY 1975-76 AGREEMENT WITH net decrease in miles traveled by San Diego Tran- SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION sit buses within the City limits during FY 1975-76. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8193 - At the meeting of June 1, 1976, the City Council APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN instructed staff to prepare a resolution chang-  THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ing the fares for the Chula Vista City Bus Lines AZTEC BUS LINES TO PROVIDE to make them the same as the fares charged by INTRA-CITY gUS SERVICE IN San Diego Transit Corporation. The basic fares THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA will be 354; seniors (over 60) and handicapped - 15~ and students up to and including the 12th grade - 25¢. The resolution also provides for monthly passes and transfers. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott with an amendment that the student fares be reduced to 15¢ (from 254), the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those prosento City Council Meeting -5- June 8, 1976 In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Director of Public Works Robens discussed the transfers and monthly passes. There is an average of 500 - 600 transfers from the San Diego Transit Lines to Chula Vista Lines. Councilman Hobel spoke against the resolution in- dicating it does not change anything except per- haps an increase in fare revenues of about $10,000. The main interest of the City is to get more people out of their automobiles and into the buses. Motion to change age to 6S It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the age for the senior citizens be changed from 60 to 6S years of age. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to change age to 62 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the age of the senior citizens (reduced fare to 15¢) be set at 62. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobcl Absent: Councilman Egdahl Resolution adopted The motion to approve the resolution, as amended carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: Councilman Hgdahl 11. RESOLUTION NO. 8195 - During Budget deliberations on May 7, 1976, the ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES Council discussed staff's recommendations regard- ing increased greens fees and directed that a resolution be brought back establishing those fees. By this resolution, all daily fees are increased 2S¢ per nine holes and 50¢ per 18 holes. Discussion of fees Discussion followed regarding the $1.00 starting time fee {advance reservations). It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that a resolution be brought back utilizing the figures under Proposal "A" and modified to provide an additional 2S$ charge for the nine-hole charges and the 18-hole charges and deleting any surcharges for reservations and tournaments. Proposal A 1. Increase fee for all classifications: 2S¢ per round (9 hole) and 50{ per round (18 hole). 2. Assess a $1.00 per player fee for tournament play. 9 hole play: 17,210 rounds X .2S ... $ 4,300 18 hole play: 46,240 rounds X .S0 ... 23~210 Tournament play: 7,980 X $1,00 ...... 7,980 TOTAL ............................... $ 35,490* Total revenues (proposed budget) .... $269,560 Total revenues {Proposal A] ......... $S,490' TOTAL REVENUES ...................... $30S.0S0 E×PENDITURES ...................... 298,190 ANTICIPATED SURPLUS ............... $ 6,860 City Council Meeting -6- June 8, 1976 Wayne C. Wade Mr. Wade said he played on the course quite often 30 Via Nomentana and has observed the people coming down from Chula Vista Canada, South and North Dakota playing for $25.00 a month and crowding out the Chula Vista players. They are allowed to make reservations for five days a week plus the weekends. Mr. Wade said he pays $15.00 a month and people from San Diego, E1 Cajon, Santee, etc. pay $20.00 a month. He felt the fees should be equalized to make the people coming down from Canada and other states to pay more than the $25.00 a month. Council discussion Discussion followed during which Mr. Hall explained the procedure for getting proof of name and address from the players. In answer to Councilman Scott's question regarding the percentage of residents and non-residents who play, Mr. Hall indicated he would have to get this information for the Council. Motion to accept Proposal The motion to bring back a resolution accepting "A" as amended fails Proposal "A" as modified failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: Councilman Egdahl Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobe.1 with amendment elimi- and amended nating the surcharges as proposed (Proposal "A" less the surcharges), the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Hyde Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: Councilman Egdahl 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1687 - Section 18.28.010 of the City Code requires the AMENDING SECTION 18.28.010, subdivider to install approved street trees as lots SUBSECTION A OF THE CITY within the development are occupied. For those CODE RELATING TO THE street trees which have not been installed at the DEPOSITS FOR STREET TREES time of acceptance of the public improvements, the WITHIN SUBDIVISIONS - FIRST subdivider shall deposit with the director of READING finance fees for the installation of street trees. The Director of Public Works recommended the following fees: 1. For all interior lots having less than 75 feet of street frontage - $75.00 per lot. 2. For all other interior lots - $150.00 per lot. 3. For all corner lots whose street frontage is less than 175 feet - $150.00 per lot. 4. For all corner lots whose street frontage is 175 feet or more - $300.00 per lot. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance reading be placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl City Council Meeting -7- June 8, 1976 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1688 - The following speed limits have been in effect on )24ENDING SCHEDULE X OF THE a trial basis for the past eight months and are TRP~FIC CODE BY DECREASING recommended to be made permanent: STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IN CERTAIN ZONES I Propelled AND ESTABLISHING A PRIMA ~ --' FACIE SPEED LIMIT OF 40 otay I~kes Rd. Bonita Road Allen School Lane 40 mph MILES PER HOUR ON EAST "H" ot~wdakes Rd. A)len Sch. Ln. 1 mi. S, of Camino STREET - FIRST READING ~ Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance first reading be placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl CONTINUED MATTERSAND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1685 - At the present time, any alteration or addition AMENDING SECTION 1S.$2.0S0, to a building which has a permit value of $S,000 SUBSECTION B OF THE CITY CODE or more requires the undergrounding of utilities. RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY OF The ordinance which increases this amount to OWNERS FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING $20,000 was placed on first reading at the meeting OF UTILITIES - SECOND READING of June 1, 1976. AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance reading and adopted be placed on its second reading and adopted and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl 15. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Reduction in dog Acting City Manager Asmus submitted the dog license license fees report made by the Director of Finance. On June 1, 1976, the Council directed that a Code amendment be prepared reducing the license fees to 1969 level plus an inflationary factor. Mr. Asmus noted that the 1969 fees did not provide for ½~reduction in the regular licensing fee for spayed or neutered animals. Motion to retain fees It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the fees (now existing) re- main. Substitute motion It wa5 moved by Councilman Hyde that taking into account the inflation factor indicated in the staff's study, the fees be set as follows: One half year - $$.00; One full year - $6.00; One and one half years - $9.00; Two years - $11.00. City Council Meeting -8- June 8, 1976 Discussion of motion Mayor Hamilton indicated he could support the motion if the fees were raised to at least $7.50 per year. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew the motion. Motion to set fees It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that the fees be set as follows: One half year fee $ 4.00 Full year fee 7.50  One and one half year fee 11.00 Two year fee 14.00 Making allowance for one-half credit if the animals are spayed or neutered. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: Councilman Egdahl Motion for continuance It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this item be brought back at the next Council meeting. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: Councilman Egdahl Change of vote Councilman Scott stated he will change his "no" vote to a "yes" vote. The motion, therefore, to set the item for consideration at the next Council meeting (June 15) carried. RECESS A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m. b. REPORT - Proposed Acting City Manager Asmus submitted a written County Rehabilitation report in which he discussed the County's proposal Center to locate a Juvenile Rehabilitation Center at 144 North Del Mar Avenue. Mr. Asmus noted that two facilities would be located in this area - one at 144 North Del Mar Avenue and the other at 1168 Del Mar Avenue (both in the County). A meeting of the residents was called for Monday, June 7, 1976. George Ronis Mr. Ronis said he was speaking on behalf of the 171 North Del Mar North Hill Homeowners Association. He reported on Chula Vista the meeting held with Mr. Walsh (June 7) at which 125 people attended. The residents discussed the · fact that within a 900 foot walking distance, there are two other rehabilitation centers: Vista Hill Sanitarium and Pioneers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. To put in a third such facility, would destroy the residential character of the neighbor- hood. Liz Freedman Ms. Freedman stated the money for the centers was County Human Resources Agency allocated sometime ago. The rationale for locating the facilities in residential areas rather than commercial was to give the inmates the chance to learn to live in this environment rather than separate them from it. City Council Meeting -9- June 8, 1976 Council discussion During discussion, Councilman Scott indicated the move to place the two facilities in this area (District 1) was a political decision and bad planning. Motion to approve concept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by but not proposed location Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the City Council supports the concept and to ask the Board of Supervisors to consider this one house - not to locate it there - because it is a concentration of rehabilitation facilities Iwhich is poor planning. c. REPORT - Request of Elks Acting City Manager Asmus remarked that he received Club for parade funds a request from the Chula Vista Elks for matching funds up to $2,000 for the Fourth of July parade, that the Street and Police Departments of the City assist in the program, and to use the property at Third Avenue and "H" Street for the marshalling area. Motion to approve funds It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the amount, not to exceed $2,000 be appropriated as a supplemental appropriation to this year's Community Promotion budget for the Chu]a Vista Elks' Fourth of July Parade. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 16. REPORT ON PIANO INSTRUCTION - Director of Parks & Recreation Hall submitted a LOMA VERDE CENTER written report in which he referred to the request of Mrs. Alma Bolt to reinstate the piano instruc- tion at Loma Verde Recreation Center. Mr. Hall stated that the piano at the Center is beyond repair; however, the piano at the Youth Center can be renovated for approximately $150. It was his recommendation that the piano be re- novated and transferred to Loma Verde and that it be secured and used only for practice and recitals. The piano presently at Loma Verde will be trans- ferred to the Purchasing Agent for disposal. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. REPORT ON ADJUSTMENT City Attorney Lindberg referred to the directive IN UTILITY USERS TAX of the Council that the utility users tax be reduced from 5% to 4.5% and that senior citizens 65 years of age or older with an annual income not exceeding $7,500 be exempt. Mr. Lindberg noted that other cities having similar provisions exempted the senior citizens of 62 years of age or older. The ordinance will be prepared for the meeting of June 15, 1976 and the senior citizens may apply for the exemption depending upon the age for ex- emption indicated by Council. Motion regarding age for It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by exemption Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that the age for the exemption be lowered to 62 years and that a declaration signed under City Council Meeting -10- June 8, 1976 penalty of perjury indicating that the household income does not exceed $7,S00 be filed as additional proof of eligibility for the exemption. MAYOR'S REPORT Introduction of Mrs. Frank Scott Mayor Hamilton introduced Mrs. Scott to the audience and expressed his enjoyment of serving with Councilman Scott for the past eight years. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that an Executive Session be called at the close of the business meeting for purposes of labor negotiations. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS OF COUNCILMEN Governors' letters Councilman Scott noted the letters being received from the Governors of all the States in response to this City's Proclamations (All States Bicenten- nial Program). He indicated it would be a valuable collection and should be displayed at the new Library during the remainder of the Bicen- tennial Year. Motion for referral to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by staff and Library Board Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that this be looked into (displaying the letters from the Governors), and referred to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by regarding passes at Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those golf course present that the staff look into exactly what percentage of non-resident passes are issued (at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course) and look into the procedures for identifying whether or not they are residents. A report is to be brought back to the City Council. 18. WRITTEN CO~44UNICATIONS a. Request to donate an Mrs. Caroline M. McVey, on behalf of sixteen olive tree to the Library friends of the late Ada Thompson, requested that they be permitted to donate an olive tree for the new library's grounds in memory of Mrs. Thompson. Director of Public Works Robens commented that he talked to Mrs. McVey yesterday and explained to her that the City has received numerous requests to donate trees to the new library; however, the trees are already out in that area (landscaping) Mr. Robens recommended that one of the trees already planted be dedicated in memoriam to Ada Thompson and any other person. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by recommendation Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the recommendation be accepted. COUNCIL CONFBRENCE Councilman Hobel referred to the Council Conference scheduled for July 5. He noted that this is a three day holiday for the employees and suggested the conference be held in August when Councilman Hyde returns from his vacation. City Council Meeting -11- June 8, 1976 The department heads in attendance indicated they had no objection to the July 3 meeting. NEWSPAPER REPORT OF Councilman Hyde asked about a newspaper account OTAY LAND PROPOSAL regarding a 950 acre development in the 0ray Land Director of Planning Peterson noted on the map the location of the proposed developments. Mayor Hamilton commented that he is continually distressed to see things in the newspaper of which he is unaware - he felt the Council should at least be made aware of these situations at the same time. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. to the Council Conference scheduled for June 9, 1976 at 3:30 p.m. Ci~ Clerk