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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/11/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, November 15, 1988 Council Chamber 7:03 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Nader, Malcolm, Moore and Councilwoman McCandliss ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Goss; Assistant City Manager Asmus; Deputy City Manager Morris; City Attorney Harron PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION MSUC {Moore/McCandliss) to approve the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 8, 1988. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) that Councilman Nader be appointed as Mayor pro Tempore for the next twelve months. Mayor Cox presented Councilman Malcolm with an engagement book in appreciation for his work during the past year as Mayor pro Tempore; Councilman Malcolm stated his thankfulness for working for a Mayor with vision and leadership during that year. At 7:09, Mayor Cox called a two minute recess in order to change the names on the dias. b. PRESENTATION OF "GOLD NUGGET AWARD" TO CITY FROM EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY MOTION MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue the item to the meeting of December 13, 1988. c. PROCLAMATION - COMMENDING TIMOTHY COSTELLO FOR HIS HEROIC LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS IN JUNE 1987 - Councilman Malcolm MINUTES 2 November 1B, 1988 Timothy Costello was presented with a key to the City and Mayor Cox read the proclamation to the public which explained how, in 1987, the 18 year old saved two people, Bruce Ellis and his uncle, who were caught in the current on a Coronado Beach. Mr. Costello was recommended for the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Award by the submission of over 2000 names and the lifeguards involved in the effort. Mayor Cox congratulated Timothy Costello who was requested to show his National Award to the television camera and then to introduce his proud family who were here for the presentation. d. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHULA VISTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The Parks and Recreation Department sponsored a Shakespeare Program at the Memorial Park Bowl during the months of September and October 1988; Keith Anderson coordinated all efforts skillfully, edited to bring the language up to date, recruited the volunteer actors and directed and produced all rehearsals and performances. Keith Anderson thanked Council for himself and his fellow performers for the opportunity to bring this outdoor summer festival to the City of Chula Vista, and expressed his hopes it would be an ongoing program. Mr. Anderson further proposed a winter production to be staged in the Chula Vista Library for the benefit of high school students who are required to read two or three plays of William Shakespeare. Unfortunately, there are no producing agencies during the winter to be viewed. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3a 13) Items Pulled: 3a, 4, 6, 9, lO, 12 and 13. BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS was read by title, the texts waived by unanimous consent and approved. (Councilman Malcolm abstained on item 5 to avoid a conflict because of his ownership of property one block otential ~rom the site.) 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY (LOCATED AT NE CORNER OF H STREET & RIDGEBACK ROAD) FROM CITY Vladimir S. Gurevich, 406 I Street, Chula Vista 92010 Pulled from the Consent Agenda. b. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY - Daniel Hulett, c/o Brennan & Collins, 11848 Bernardo, Plaza Court, #2208, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128; Constance Powers, c/o Charles Richmand, 4350 La Jolla Villa Drive, Ste. 860, San Diego 92122-1233 MINUTES - 3 November 15, 1988 The basis of the Daniel Hulett lawsuit is a traffic accident at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Orange, alleging that it was due to a malfunctioning traffic light. Council denied the claim. The basis of the Constance Powers Claim alleges the City is responsible for damages to Ms. Powers' home at 422 East "J" Street due to a negligent building inspection in 1977. Council denied Ms. Constance Powers' application to present a late claim. 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL POLICY ON USE OF DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANT MATERIAL IN URBAN AND SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPE DESIGN (Director of Planning) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 5. RESOLUTION 13854 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND POD, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE PARK SITE AT HERMOSA AND ORANGE IN THE MONTGOMERY AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (Director of Parks & Recreation) Parks and Recreation Department received proposals from approximately 20 landscape architectural firms in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). A three member selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected four firms, which again were interviewed by a separate four member panel. POD Inc. was selected because of its park design experience, competitive fee and the qualifications of the project team. The Master Plan will focus on six parcels at the corner of Hermosa and Orange Avenues. 6. RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND JHK ASSOCIATES (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 7. RESOLUTION 13855 ACCEPTING CONTRACT WORK FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT PALOMAR STREET AND SECOND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ASSESSING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (Director of Public Works) MCR Electrical Contractors Inc. was awarded the contract and the work is now completed. A final inspection was made on November 4, 1988 and all work was found to be completed in accordance with the contract plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The contractor exceeded the allowed time by 19 calendar days and is subject to liquidated damages totaling $1,900. Although the signal was operational on the expiration date of the contract, the wheelchair ramps included in the contract were unacceptable and had to be reconstructed. MINUTES 4 November 15, 1988 8. RESOLUTION DELETED FROM THE AGENDA. 9. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.52 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (WITH REVISIONS) FIRST READING (City Attorney) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 10. REPORT ON REQUEST BY MR. ADRIANCE FOR AN ALL-WAY STOP AT OLEANDER AVENUE AND EAST PALOMAR STREET (Continued from meeting of October 11, 1988) (Director of Public Works) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. ll. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FROM LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ADD A PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN POSITION (Principal Management Assistant) The Library's 1988-89 Budget included a supplemental request for a new position of Assistant Library Director, justification for which centered heavily on the need for an "operations manager" to supervise the two major divisions of Public Services and Technical Services and to ease some of the Director's workload. The new Assistant Library Director has now joined the Library's management team. Council directed the addition of a Principal Librarian position be deferred until the 1989-90 budget, during which time the effect on the Library Director's workload of having a fully-staffed management team can be evaluated. 12. REPORT CHULA VISTA 2000 COMMUNITY TASK FORCE (Deputy City Manager/Director of Planning) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. 13. REPORT ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AD HOC ARTS TASK FORCE - Dick Slaker, Fine Arts Coordinator, C.V. City School District, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista 92010 (Director of Parks & Recreation) Pulled from the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 14. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 041A FOR SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC WASTE WATER TANKS (Continued from meeting of October 25, 1988) (Director of Community Development) MINUTES 5 - November 15, 1988 RESOLUTION 13856 ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-89-13 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT No. 041A to SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FOR INSTALLATION OF WASTE WATER TANKS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF ATTACHMENT A This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Robin Putnam, Principal Specialist, reported San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) has submitted a Coastal Development Permit application for the installation of replacement wastewater handling, storage and treatment facilities at the South Bay Power Plant. Staff finds that the proposed project will have no significant environmental impacts, is consistent with policies of the certified Local Coastal Plan and recommends issuance of Coastal Development Permit 041A subject to the conditions of Approval attached to the Resolution. Councilman Malcolm reported the Pocklingtons are out of town and would like the record to show they neither approve nor deny since they did not have the report to review. Buz Schott, representing San Diego Gas & Electric (SG&E) replied to previously stated concerns: {l) The liquid natural gas (LNG) tanks are empty; a New Zealand organization is negotiating to buy the tanks and SDG&E is now discussing an agreement with staff for removal of the tanks. (2) Natural gas is burned at the power plant whenever possible 84% burned in the last 12 month period. SDG&E burns the lowest sulphur oil that can be purchased. (3) Since 1983-4 over one million dollars has been invested in the South Bay Power Plant with no valid complaints. (4) Mr. Barajas had an analysis completed referencing his complaint, which was found to be common dirt. (5) 75% of the landscaping has been completed; balance to be completed in Spring 1989. (6) Closure of the ponds will be coming before Council for approval. (7) Mr. Schott reported SDG&E as a good corporate citizen; additionally, their many employees, many of whom live in the City of Chula Vista, involve themselves in the community. Stephen Allman, Plant Manager, reported SDG&E is trying to replace the waste water collector tanks with above ground tanks to meet legislation aimed to protect ground water; continuous monitoring is given to the water discharged into the bay. Samples of the water was shown to Council - low volume waste water would possibly contain oil and grease; extended waste water (from that which is used to clean the boilers) might contain sediments of heavy metals such as copper and iron. In answer to Councilman Nader's question, Principal Specialist Putnam, reported the Coastal Act specifically states that the only parameters for Coastal Permit review are consistency with the certified Local Coastal Permit; and that conditions imposed by Council could be appealed. MINUTES - 6 - November 15, 1988 There being no others to speak for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. Councilwoman McCandliss reported she can now support the resolution after her tour of the plant and noting the absence of any odor at the site and the lack of evidence of air pollution, in addition to the report by SDG&E representatives that the law will be met. MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. Councilman Malcolm reported that the Coastal Act requires Council take into consideration the recommending bodies, the Air Resources and the Local Air Pollution Control District and, as long as the guidelines are followed in the issuance of a permit. SDG&E was complimented for neighborliness, but Councilman Malcolm stated he felt the plant is "ugly" and that more needs to be done with landscaping to help with the visibility problem. Also, he is concerned with the statement the 3 story tanks "can't be seen" as reported in the staff report. SDG&E should be required to further mitigate the tanks in short and reasonable time. For these reasons, Councilman Malcolm will not support the resolution unless SDG&E commits to spending as much money in Chula Vista as is being spent on the Encino plant. Councilman Nader stated his intent to support the motion but is concerned with oil burning at the plant and the report of the FAPCD that the emissions are within the law, they will damage some people's health; and requested staff to schedule this issue on the next Agenda. At 8:06 p.m., Mayor Cox announced a recess and reconvened the Meeting at 8:12 p.m., at which time the public hearing was reopened for more public input. Buz Schott, representing SG&E, requested additional time to urge Council to approve the Resolution, and reported their intent to work with the City to mitigate the stated concerns by working with the City Landscape Architect to solve any problems to include planning along the berm or offsite and be otherwise cooperative. (Councilman Malcolm removed his objection at this time.) There being no others to speak either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. VOTE ON THE RESOLUTION PREVIOUSLY OFFERED: Motion carried unanimously. 15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Deborah Johnston, 885 Riverlawn, 92011, gave a synopsis of research made by her at the City Library: (1) Air pollution readings for Chula Vista in September 1978 was a little over 5, while in September 1987 the reading was a daily average of 52, MINUTES 7 November 15, 1988 which represents 1,000% increase; (2) Articles in 1988 which addressed power plants and the damage done to coastal waters and estuaries. She read some of these to Council which discussed the build up of soot which is dispersed into the air, as well as possible expansion of the South Bay Power Plant. 16. PULLED ITEMS 3a. REQUEST TO PURCHASE PROPERTY/LOCATED AT NE CORNER OF H STREET & RIDGEBACK ROAD) FROM CITY - Vladimir S. Gurevich, 406 I Street, Chula Vista 92010 Council directed staff to advise Mr. and Mrs. Hirsh that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be prepared and transmitted to all interested parties for the purpose of selling and/or leasing this property for an appropriate land use. Councilman Moore questioned the rationale for the item and City Manager Goss reported, looking for possibilities for a more balanced budget, there would be no action taken until approved by Council, this is the former fire station site and there is no loss of flexibility. MOTION MSUC {Moore/Cox) to approve the staff recommendation. 4. RESOLUTION 13857 APPROVING COUNCIL POLICY ON USE OF DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANT MATERIAL IN URBAN AND SUBDIVISION LANDSCAPE DESIGN (Director of Planning) Many variables come into play with specific projects, difficult field conditions and different existing landscape conditions surrounding a project and the overall context of the setting. The suggested policy and Landscape Manual changes will strengthen the commitment to conservation and its application to subdivision and site plan review in the City of Chula Vista. Councilman Nader questioned the differences between the effectiveness of an Ordinance and a Resolution, and stated his concern with enforcement. MOTION MS INader/McCandliss) to refer the item back to staff to come back with an ordinance that is along the lines of the proposed policy except it would not state that Type I plantings would be expected in the areas of right-of-way, but that there would be a provision for an administrative exemption where soil conditions would warrant that. Councilman Nader explained that, with an ordinance, if something slips through a crack, anyone could set it aside; with the policy there is no such remedy. Councilmembers discussed the issue and confirmed satisfaction with the item as stated. MINUTES 8 November 15, 1988 SUBSTITUTE MOTION MSC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the staff recommendation. (Councilman Nader voted no.) 6. RESOLUTION 13858 EXTENDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND JHK ASSOCIATES (Director of Public Works) The Agreement with JHK & Associates expired on September 30, 1988. Due to extended consideration of the General Plan and confirmation of related project activities, it is now clear that additional project funding and an extension of the contract period will be required. The estimated cost including contingencies and staff time is $25,000; Council authorized staff to transfer funds from the EastLake Development Impact Fund into Account 621-6210-ED002 (87/Circulation Element). Traffic Engineer confirmed the calibration has been completed and staff is in the process of completing data for the Circulation Element which shows no major changes; Councilwoman McCandliss requested that those areas that involve minor changes (lane widths) be highlighted. In answer to a question of scheduling, Director of Planning Krempl replied that the original General Plan Draft, due to the calibration and refinement of the Circulation System, will probably be ready for public hearing before Council in February. Deputy Director of Public Works Swanson reported consideration of an alternate to the Circulation Element where Palomar Avenue and Orange Avenue alignments would be slightly modified; Councilwoman McCandliss asked that these also be highlighted. At 9:22 p.m., Councilman Malcolm left the dias. MAYOR COX OFFERED THE RESOLUTION which was read by title, the text waived by unanimous consent. Mayor Cox announced the Resolution would take a 4/5 vote. Councilman Nader reported his concerns with the fiscal information and the rest of the General Plan and the risk of "running costly wheels." Deputy Director Swanson reported its usefulness to become the basis of the City's entire Circulation Element in the area and Development Impact Fees for streets and highways in that area; City Manager Goss reported agreement. VOTE Motion passed. (Councilman Malcolm out.) Councilman Malcolm took his seat on the dais. 9. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.52 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (WITH REVISIONS) FIRST READING (City Attorney) MINUTES 9 - November 15, 1988 The Charter Review Committee has submitted a proposed Campaign Contribution Ordinance which would (1) limit the amount of campaign contributions from any one person to $250; (2) prohibit contributions from businesses; and (3) prohibit transfers from a campaign fund established when seeking election to the Council to a subsequent campaign fund to be used in a re-election campaign or in a campaign for the Mayor's position. Councilman Moore stated his belief this item should be discussed at a Council Conference; City Attorney Harron reported the item was continued from the Meeting of October ll because a full Council was not present. MOTION MS (Moore/Cox) to schedule this item at a Workshop with the Charter Review Committee. Councilman Nader questioned the item under discussion at this time. City Attorney Harron explained that the Ordinance before Council which adds Chapter 2.52 to the Municipal Code is ready for action. The revision to Section 2.52.120 was the basis of a talk given by the Senior Deputy Counsel for the Fair Political Practices Commission which forced the change in the ordinance. Based on this information campaign funds, which previously could be used in re-election campaigns, will not be allowed by Proposition 73. VOTE ON THE MOTION Motion passed unanimously. 10. REPORT ON REQUEST BY MR. ADRIANCE FOR AN ALL-WAY STOP AT OLEANDER AVENUE AND EAST PALOMAR STREET (Continued from meeting of October ll, 1988) (Director of Public Works) Oleander Avenue is a north/south residential collector with a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet. A review of the accident records show that since January 1, 1984 there has been one reported accident at the subject intersection, which intersection does not satisfy the City's criteria for all-way stop controls. Pedestrian crosswalks are not recommended as there are adequate gaps in traffic to provide opportunities for pedestrians to cross safely. In an effort to reduce the motorists' speed on Oleander, staff is implementing some changes to the existing striping. Council agreed with Staff's recommendation not to approve the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Oleander Avenue and East Palomar Street. Art Cortez, 1228 Oleander Avenue, 92011, representing Greg Rogers' School, Greg Roger Center, the Girls and Boys Club and area citizens, reported that one would have to live in the area to realize the problems that exist, referencing the tendency for all drivers to speed in the area, the animals that have been killed, and the vandalism in the area. Mr. Cortez feels that staff recommendations do not provide the answer and requested Council not approve. MINUTES lO - November 15, 1988 At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Cox left the dais and Mayor pro Tempore Nader took the Chair. Councilmembers questioned Mr. Cortez about select possible solutions, who believes that a breaking point in the traffic is necessary; Traffic Engineer Rosenberg confirmed that the measured speed is currently 39 miles per hour. Joanne Allman, President of the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) at the Park View Elementary School, reported an erroneous statement that the PTA was in total support. The PTA agrees this is a speeding point but the children can cross safely to the school at another point. Mrs. Allman, as a resident and as representative of the PTA, urged Council to approve the staff recommendation. Mayor Cox returned to the dais. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to the many requests for stop signs in the City and, in this case, it seems clear there is a speeding problem. As an elected official, she is frustrated and looks to staff for creative suggestions for solutions. Councilman Moore referred to the use of "speed humps" in Thousand Oaks, which City Manager Goss reported that, although it did not receive total support of the staff, had some success but in his view the "Botts DotS" are more successful. MOTION I~SUC (Malcolm/Cox) to approve the staff recommendation, to include that a six months status report be submitted after the striping has been in effect, and to encourage concentrated increase in police enforcement. MOTION MSUC (McCandliss/Nader) to direct staff to explore an expanded application for the "Botts Dots" and, also, the "speed humps" as has been used in the City of Thousand Oaks. 12. REPORT CHULA VISTA 2000 COMMUNITY TASK FORCE - (Deputy City Manager/Director of Planning) At its June 8, 1988 budget hearing, Council approved in concept the idea of a Chula Vista 2000 Community Task Force and related planning program. Staff recommended that the report be accepted with authorization to issue the Request for Proposals and to start soliciting names of interested persons to serve on the Task Force, and approval of: (1) A nine-member steering committee to be appointed by Council; (2) Four major subject areas cultural arts, open space, libraries and recreation/parks are currently identified; (3} Each of the Chula Vista 2000 subcommittees would be assigned a staff liaison as a resource person to assist in the mechanics, to provide technical input and background information {a need for an overall manager/facilitator is apparent); and (4) the estimation of nine to twelve months completion time for the Chula Vista 2000. MINUTES ll - November 15, 1988 Councilman Nader suggested Council list a number of topics to be included and to not limit the proposal. MOTION MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to accept the staff report and to include the two concerns of environmental, economic concerns of jobs; and to delineate that these are suggestions to be followed but, in no way, limits the Committee to look at other areas. Mayor Cox questioned the necessity of appointees to file a financial statement and City Attorney Harron reported the likelihood of Council accepting their advice which proposals could have a financial impact on the Committee Member. VOTE Motion carried unanimously. 3. REPORT ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AD HOC ARTS TASK FORCE Dick Slaker, Fine Arts Coordinator, C.V. City School District, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista 92010 (Director of Parks & Recreation) Since 1987 the Department of Parks and Recreation has attended a series of cultural arts meetings to discuss the status of cultural arts in Chula Vista. Staff recommended approval of the formation of an Ad Hoc Arts Task Force which could be of assistance to the City to (1) Create a community arts forum; (2) Conduct a cultural assessment; (3) Research cities of similar size concerning cultural arts programs; (4) Develop a mission statement and objectives for an arts organization; and (5) Research administrative and financial support. William Virches, 1604 Dartmouth, 92010, Artistic Director for Southwestern College, the Globe Theatre League and the Public Arts Advisory Council, spoke in support of the Ad Hoc Task Force to provide focus and clarity of the cultural diversity of the City Gloria Galbraith, 492 Allview Court, 92010, President of the Chula Vista Art Guild, urged support to provide a gallery to share their art with all. Carol Hobson, 5854-A Mission Center Rd, 92124, represented the County of San Diego Public Arts Advisory Council, and reported her involvement with Mr. Slaker for this issue and offered the continued help and support if the Task Force is established. Councilman Moore questioned the relation to the 2000 Community Task Force in item 12 and the lack of a mission statement for the Ad Hoc Committee. Mayor Cox reported that Ad Hoc Task Force may be a future Cultural Arts Committee for the City to plan events to be funded by the City or, possibly, to publicize the events at a relatively low cost, while the Community Task Force 2000 would be more time-focused and address the facilities and how they are to be paid for. MINUTES 12 - November 15, 1988 Director of Parks and Recreation Mollinedo reported the responsibilities of the Task Force is to develop an Arts purpose or guidelines to come back to Council for action, and that it is now only in the conceptual stage. Once the body is formed they will be studying and analyzing the possibilities of action. Deputy City Manager Thomson clarified that the recommendation of staff was intended the Ad Hoc Task Force would serve as a sub-committee of the Cultural Arts Sub-committee of the Chula Vista 2000 Community Task Force. MOTION MSC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to approve the staff recommendation. (Councilman Moore voted no.) 17. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. Scheduling Council meetings Workshop Session will be set up to consider the Civic Center Master Plan and the Growth Management Policy, and Councilmembers will be polled. Mayor Cox questioned why, when a Workshop was cancelled, other workshops were not inserted on that date. b. Editorial in the newspapers regarding left turn phasing at 'H" and Fifth Avenue - This was a budgeted item and evaluation is made before this goes out to bid, and this site did not warrant the left turn phasing; it is the intent that staff evaluate the traffic on "H" Street at the new Shopping Center site. c. Southern California Athletic Federation has indicated the City will receive the prestigious Golden Shield Award for outstanding leadership, to be presented on December 2 at the San Diego Hilton. 18. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Arbor Day Ceremony - Chula Vista has been selected as "Tree City USA" for the eighth time. Mayor Cox suggested that the City's Arbor Day Ceremonies for the next three years focus on providing a tree for the new schools under construction in the City, to be partially funded by the City and the Schools. Councilman Malcolm requested staff focus on the effect this will have on funding a police officer, landscaping of parks, etc. MOTION MSUC (Cox/Nader) to refer the item to staff to develop an on-going program for the City of Chula Vista. b. Council Tour MOTION (Cox/McCandliss) to schedule the next Council Tour for Saturday, December 10, 1988. MINUTES 13 - November 15, 1988 c. Article in newspaper referencing the Union Oil Gas Station at 3rd and "E" Street - Letter was sent to Union Oil; reply stated resolution by the end of 1988. d. Airport Relocation Proposal for Brown Field Letter received from San Diego Councilman Filner with concerns of the use for a regional airport. Councilwoman McCandiss added it behooves Council to stay on top of the issues; Councilman Moore will attend the SANDAG Meeting on Friday, when the studies will be examined. e. City of Chula Vista received an Orchid for the Nature Intrepretive Center; and the Port District (received by Commissioner Penner) received an Onion. f. Olympic Training Center site was selected to be in Chula Vista at East Lake, which will have a tremendous beneficial effect on the City. g. Presentation of a photograph of City Clerk Fulasz and Administrative Clerk Kemp with "Papa Smurf", Grand Marshal for the Starlite Yule Parade on December 28 at 7:00 p.m. h. Standards set for the private sector for completion of projects should be also set for City Projects, which fact was brought to light since the grand opening of Fire Station 2 has already been celebrated and the landscaping has not been completed, nor completed at the Parkway Community Center which opened in 1980. Staff was commended, however, on the action taken to correct the deplorable situation at the Trolley Stations. 19. COUNCIL COMMENTS COUNCILMAN MOORE: a. Chamber of Commerce and the Salvation Army are working on a float for the Yuletide Parade to support "Toys for Tots", which will be collected curb-side at the Parade. Chamber of Commerce will also be decorating their building and collect toys for the children. COUNCILMAN MALCOLM: b. HR 5260 MOTION MSUC (Malcolm/Nader) to approve the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support HR 5260 in concept. c. Councilman Malcolm referenced the many items before Council on traffic, signals, turn phasing, etc., a subject on which he feels unqualified to make a decision. MINUTES - 14 - November 15, 1988 MOTION MS (Malcolm/Cox) to refer the item of eliminating mid-year requests on signal lights until budget time as a policy so that they can be ranked one against the other to come back as an ordinance; and, in order for a stop sign to come before Council for installation, one of the two - either Staff or Safety Commission favorable recommendation has to be established before it comes before Council. Councilwoman McCandliss understood a similar referral is now before staff and suggested they might want to add to that. City Manager stated this might establish the criteria needed to keep this type of item out of Council's arena. Councilmen Nader and Malcolm suggested staff examine the possibility of giving the Safety Commission the authority to make the final decision, and to bring before Council only those issues that require funding. VOTE ON THE MOTION. ~otion carried unanimously. COUNCILWOMAN McCANOLISS d. Memorial Park Master Plan - a public art feature was proposed for community pride. Photographs taken in Montreal was shown of a sculpture portraying children at play for consideration. At 10:02 p.m. Council recessed into Closed Session to discuss Personnel Matters. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:27 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 22, 1988 at 7 p.m. Jennie M. Fulasz, CMC  CITY CLERK an F6'~tune, CMC CITY CLERK