HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/12/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday,December 6, 1983 Council Chamber
7:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Moore,
McCandliss, Malcolm
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Goss, City Attorney Harron,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, SILENT PRAYER
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
Mayor Cox noted today marked the 42nd Anniversary of this country's entry into
World War II. He asked the audience to remember in their prayer the men who
have died in the wars.
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 15, 21 & 22, 1983
Mayor Cox noted a correction on page 6 regarding his comments on the Otay Dump
site. It should state the site is "within the City limits" and not that the
City owns the land. Councilwoman McCandliss noted the following corrections
on the minutes of November 22, page 4, under her comments on the accessory
units. It should state the system set up in the City cannot offer the
protection to the people who are "opposing" the ordinance rather than
"proposing" the ordinance. On page 15, under her comments regarding Cable TV
rates, it should state the Council has been given the responsibility to
"regulate" the rates and not "deregulate" the rates. Mayor Cox said he is
abstaining from voting on the minutes of November 22, since he was not present
at that meeting.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to approve the minutes as amended.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1983 as "PEARL
HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY"
The Proclamation was read by Mayor Cox.
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3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (Director of Personnel)
Richard Dexter
2924 Alta Drive
National City, CA
A claim was filed against the City for alleged false arrest and emotional
distress as the result of being stopped and detained by police officers as a
possible shoplifting suspect. It was recommended by Carl Warren and Company
and the Risk Management staff to reject this claim.
MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) that the claim be rejected.
b. REQUEST TO CONSIDER REVIEWING REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLATERAL IMPROVEMENTS ON
MOBILEHOME PARKS (Mobilehome Issues Committee)
The City's Mobilehome Issues Committee requested a review of the requirements
for collateral improvements when mobilehome park owners wish to improve their
mobilehome parks with the intent of making them flexible in their
consideration of costs versus benefits to be derived.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to refer this matter to staff.
c. REQUEST TO SUPPORT CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S RESOLUTION TO REMEDY SOCIAL
SECURITY INEQUITY (Effie Hetrick)
Chairperson Effie Hetrick, 31st Congressional District, requested support of
Congressman Dymally's reintroduction of bills to remedy Social Security
benefits.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to file this request.
d. REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR STUDY TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF QUALIFYING FOR
HOUSING/URBAN DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (Lion's Club)
The Lion's Club of Chula Vista is interested in investigating the feasibility
of establishing a Lion's Manor at 4th and Mankato, the site now occupied by
the Lion's Club Community Center. This study will determine their
qualification for assistance under Housing and Urban Development and will
include a land use proposal for low income senior citizens housing. They
requested the City of Chula Vista grant them six thousand dollars (~6,000) for
a feasibility study.
Housing Coordinator Gustafson noted the December 31st deadline under
Section 202 of the Housing Program. This section is most feasible for high
rise apartments.
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Roy E. Buddhu, Committee Chairman, representing the Lions Club said there is
confusion regarding the deadline. Once they submit their application, U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will notify them as to the
time element for completion of the study. Mr. Gustafson said the source of
the money should come from Redevelopment Agency funds. The next meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency is December 15, 1983.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this matter to staff to report back at the
Redevelopment Agency meeting of December 15, 1983.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN SIGN
GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
ONE ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF
1-805 AND BONITA ROAD - BURGER KING RESTAURANTS
(Director of Planning)
This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Principal Planner Lee explained the purpose of this item was to consider a
request to amend the precise plan guidelines established with the C-V-P zoning
for the development of approximately one acre of property located on the north
side of Bonita Road between 1-805 and Bonita Mesa Road. Applicant (Burger
King) is proposing deletion of the prohibition of freestanding pole signs in
order to erect a 50' high 150 sq. ft. pole sign which would be visible from
the freeway. The project is exempt from environmental review as a Class ll(a)
exemption.
On October 12, 1983, the Planning Commission recommended denial. They are
urging the City Council to request action by its California Legislators in
amending the State law to provide for freeway logo signing.
Council discussion followed during which Mr. Lee answered questions regarding
the "H" Street 1-805 freeway oriented signs; the applicant's change of request
for a reduction in the sign area from 50' to 35' and from 150 square feet to
100 square feet; the existing signs on this portion of Bonita Road; the area
being an entrance to the City and specific attention should be given to the
sign area.
Mr. Roger Swift, the applicant, stated he is in partnership to construct this
project. The reason for the reduction in the sign area is that last Friday,
Burger King was able to transport a sign from Los Angeles and physically
locate it on the premises. Because of th~s, it was determined a reduction in
the sign area would be feasible. Mr. Swift urged the Council to approve the
sign, indicating the business will generate 50 to 60 new jobs, additional
revenue will be coming into the City, less expensive food will be offered to
the public, it will develop a badly needed area, professional landscaping will
be done to beautify the area, the applicants have a great investment in the
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premises; they wish to capture 1/2 of 1% of the freeway traffic on this road
(65,000 cars), which would net them $300,000 per year. Mayor Cox questioned
Mr. Swift as to whether he would be amenable to a three-year limitation on the
sign. Mr. Swift indicated they would be, with the provision that if their
business falls dramatically, they could come back to the Council and request
the sign be put back up.
Mr. James Chodzko, lOlO Second Avenue, Suite 1300, San Diego, attorney
representing Robert Bradley, stated Mr. Bradley is not selling the property,
he is leasing it to the applicants. He urged the Council to work with Burger
King, to give them the authority to go forward with this project and have this
freeway sign. Without the freeway sign, the business would not be
profitable.
Mr. Ward Williams, 516 Manzanita Street, spoke in support of the project,
stating it will offer freeway travelers an opportunity to get off the freeway
for food. Mr. Willjams stated the Caltrans blue signs on the freeway (food
and gas) are not enough, there should be large freeway signs to alert the
motorist in time to get off the freeway.
Speaking in opposition was Carol Freno, 3703 Alta Loma Drive, Bonita,
representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association. Mrs. Freno asked the
Council to accept the staff recommendation, noting there is now a
proliferation of signs in this area which is the gateway to Chula Vista. She
suggested considering the multiple signing as suggested by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Bob Norman, 907 Mission Court, Chula Vista, discussed the tremendous
traffic problems in this intersection.
Mr. Lee remarked the sign will not alert the motorists traveling north or
south in time to get off the freeway - they would pass the off ramps before
they would see the sign.
There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
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Council discussion followed regarding having the applicant's submittal become
a part of the public record; Vi provisions of the zoning ordinance should be
adhered to; there should be a very strong reason to change the ordinance;
V-C zones do not always have freeway visibility; recommendation that the sign
be approved with the condition that, if Planning Commission's recommendation
for the logo signs on the freeway goes into effect, the sign will be taken
down; impose a three year time element; there is no such thing as a temporary
sign; if a sign is permitted to be installed, it will be there forever; the
Council needs to consider the image of the City and freeway signs do not
improve the image; possibility of getting the City and the County of San Diego
to lobby for the freeway logo signs.
MSC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the staff recommendation (denial of the sign
request).
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Motion followed by the following vote to with:
AYES: McCandliss, Scott, Moore
NOES: Malcolm, Cox
ABSENT: None
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) for staff to continue to investigate the State logo
program and acquire whatever information is available on it.
4 A. ORAL COMMUNICATION
a. Paul Clark, 1507 Howard Street, San Ysidro, representing the San Ysidro
Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the trolley fares, stating the fares are
the highest in the nation. He urged the Council to support Alternatives
5 or 6, which would give the long-term rider the $1 fare. Mayor Cox
noted the staff recommended Alternate "A", which is similar to what Mr.
Clark is proposing this evening.
b. Quay Collicott, 827 Woodlawn, Chula Vista, read a letter he wrote to the
Star News opposing the Pointe Subdivision project.
c. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, announced Chula Vista
High School won the football championship. She spoke against the Pointe
Subdivision Project, asking Council to make this a top priority because
of the priceless commodity - water.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5-9)
MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve and adopt the Consent Calendar.
5. RESOLUTION 11479 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-3
FORTY-ONE MADISON (City Engineer)
The Final Map for Chula Vista Tract 83-1, Forty-One Madison, has been checked
and found to be in conformance with the Tentative Map. The development
consists of five units on one lot and is a conversion from apartment to
condominiums. The developer has submitted all documents and paid all required
fees.
6. RESOLUTION 11480 APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA
VISTA TRACT 78-2 BONITA HACIENDAS (City Engineer)
On January 5, 1982, by Resolution 10742, City Council declared L and L
Development in default of the original Subdivision Improvement Agreement for
Bonita Haciendas, Chula Vista Tract 78-2. The Sumitomo Bank of California (as
surety) was required to put up the funds to improve the property.
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On November 21, 1983, the Sumitomo Bank of California executed a new
Subdivision Improvement Agreement and issued new surety in the form of letters
of credit. With approval of the agreement by Council, the Sumitomo Bank of
California will assume the role of developer as well as surety for the
project.
7. RESOLUTION 11481 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHULA VISTA
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND THE CITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN
A REIMBURSEMENT OR OTHER DISTRICT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD (City Engineer)
On November lO, 1983, Community Hospital of Chula Vista signed the required
agreement to participate in a reimbursement or other district for the
construction of Telegraph Canyon Road.
At this time, a reimbursement district for Telegraph Canyon Road is being
formulated. Specifics relative to amount of contribution toward construction
of the roadway, boundaries of the district and participants are not
finalized. Consequently, to assure the property owners participation, the
agreement for participation in the district was required.
8. RESOLUTION 11482 ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO REJOIN SANDAG
(City Attorney)
Recently there have been informal discussions between SANDAG and members of
the Board of Supervisors regarding the possibility of the County rejoining
SANDAG. The County is the only general purpose local government in the region
which is not presently a member. The absence of the County at SANDAG impairs
the effectiveness of the organization and also adversely affects the County,
in that they do not benefit from the technical assistance programs provided by
SANDAG. SANDAG has requested all member cities take action to encourage the
Board of Supervisors to have the County rejoin SANDAG.
9. ORDINANCE 2054 AMENDING CHAPTER 19.54 UNCLASSIFIED USES - SECONO
READING AND ADOPTION (Director of Planning)
On September 27, 1983, the City Council directed the staff to prepare an
amendment to Chapter 19.54, Unclassified Uses, which would require City
Council approval for those uses which have a Citan~ide impact or involve
hazardous materials. The proposed amendment is not a project as defined by
CEQA.
On November 22, 1983, the Ordinance was placed on first reading which provides
for Council action on all unclassifed conditional use permits approved by the
Planning Commission as listed in the zoning text section.
End of Consent Calendar
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RESOLUTION, FIRST READING
10. RESOLUTION 11483 APPROVING REMOVAL OF PARKING ON EAST "L" STREET FROM
MONSERATE AVENUE TO 232 FEET WEST OF HELIX AVENUE AND
RESTRICTING LEFT TURNS ON EAST "L" STREET AT EAST
FORTUNA STREET (City Engineer)
On October 25, 1983, the City Council considered the removal of parking on "L"
Street from Monserate to Cuyamaca to provide for the installation of a two-way
left turn lane. The Council's action on this item was to refer it back to the
Safety Commission to consider various alternatives. Both the Safety
Commission and the Traffic Engineering Division recommended the installation
of a two-way left turn lane between Monserate Avenue and Helix Avenue, a left
turn pocket at Helix Avenue in an eastbound direction and a raised island at
East Fortuna Street to prohibit left turns. Parking restrictions on "L"
Street and turn restrictions at East Fortuna Street are necessary to implement
this traffic safety project.
Traffic Engineer Glass stated all interested parties were notified of the item
to be presented before the Council this evening.
Walter Nollan, ll5 East Fortuna Street, Chula Vista, stated he had attended a
Safety Commission meeting at which time they discussed closing off the end of
East Fortuna Street. He supported the Delta traffic divider allowing right
turns in and out of Fortuna, but now he has changed his mind since so many
cars are using East Fortuna Street as a short cut to avoid the East "L" Street
Cuyamaca traffic signal. He is in support of closing off the end of East
Fortuna Street.
Robert Roelle, 158 East "L" Street, Chula Vista, declared the accidents on
East "L" Street were due to excessive speed (as reported by the Police
Department) and not the left turns as reported by staff. He stated the
Traffic Engineer extended the left turn onto the north side of Helix Street in
retaliation against him. He has contacted appraisal companies about this
proposal. If allowed to go in, properties along this area would be
devaluated. If this comes to pass, legal action will be taken against the
City. Mr. Roelle added he was told by Mr. Glass that Councilman Moore used
his position to initiate this action.
Joy Sheresh, Chairman of the Safety Commission, stated on November 10, the
Commission discussed putting in a cul-de-sac rather than the island. However,
it would have denied the residents of East Fortuna Street access onto their
street; therefore, the Safety Commission went along with the left turns. Mrs.
Sheresh stated within three to six months, the Commission will evaluate this
project. If there are traffic problems, the Safety Commission will come back
to the Council requesting the cul-de-sac.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
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Councilman Moore referred to Mr. Roelle's comments regarding the fact he
(Councilman Moore) directed staff to initiate this project. Mr. Moore stated
he did not direct the staff only the City Manager can do that; however,
noting the number of concerns of people making left hand turns and their
near-collisions, he felt perhaps he was derelict in not taking a lead on
this.
lOA. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
ORDINANCE 2055 AMENDING SECTIONS 3.36.100, 3.36.140 and 3.36.150 OF
CHAPTER 3.36 of the CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX FOR WATERBORNE VESSELS
(City Attorney)
City Attorney Harron explained the City has been contacted by the Franchise
Tax Board to repeal the Municipal Code's exemption on this particular matter
in order to have it consistent with State law. It provides an exemption from
the Sales and Use Tax for goods that are bought for use outside the City
(waterborne vessels). The exemption has been repealed and will become
effective on January l, 1984.
ll. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for a Closed Session at the end of the meeting for
the matters of personnel and litigation.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
12. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR SUBDIVISION
SIGNS LOCATED WITHIN CITIES OPEN SPACE LOT "W" OF
HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION (City Engineer)
Application has been made by Pacific Coast Advertising for an encroachment
permit to maintain two of its existing signs in the City's open space on the
east side of 1-805 south of "H" Street. These signs advertise Terra Nova
Subdivision (Hidden Vista Village) and McMillin Development. The City
Engineer recommended Council deny the request and require their removal within
120 days from the date of acceptance of the report.
The denial is based on the following: (1) on-site subdivision signing is
available and could still be visible from 1-805 Freeway if relocated; (2) the
use of or encroachment into open space is authorized where said use or
encroachment does not interfere with or obstruct the purpose of the open
space; (3) placement of billboard-type signs is contrary to the prescribed use
for open space; (4) allowing these signs to remain would set a precedent for
other devel?pments; (5) the signs were erected without a permit prior to the
City acquiring the property.
City Manager Goss stated staff received a letter from Mr. Ken Baumgartner of
McMillan Construction Company, stating they are withdrawing their request.
They will apply for a real estate sign within their own subdivision and will
remove the signs within the 120 day period.
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MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to file this request.
Councilman Scott asked Mr. Goss to place this in the tickler file to be looked
.~. at again in 120 days.
13. REPOR_~T CHILDREN'S ASTHMA LEAGUE OF GREATER SAN DIEGO REQUEST
TO CONDUCT A BIKE-A-THON {Parks and Recreation
Director)
The Children's Asthma League of Greater San Diego, an auxiliary of the
National Asthma Center, requested permission to conduct their 7th Annual
Breath of Life Bike-a-thon. The Parks and Recreation Director recommended
Council approve the request subject to staff conditions.
MSUC (McCandliss/Scott} to approve the request subject to staff conditions.
14. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox referred to a letter in the Council packet regarding proposed
legislation on opening packages in stores. He noted it has been referred
to staff for report. City Attorney Hatton said he prepared the ordinance
and sent it to the Chamber of Commerce for their input.
b. Mayor Cox discussed the conditions of the curbs and utters along Mankato
Street oposite the Lion's Club. Although this ~as been previously
brought to the Council, he felt it should be reconsidered with the option
of having the City pay one-half of the cost of the improvements.
MS {Cox/Moore) for staff to look at some other alternatives regarding putting
in at least a portion of the public improvements on the parcels directly
opposite the Lion's Club on Mankato Street.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to docket this item for
a future meeting. Mayor Cox withdrew his motion, Councilman Moore withdrew
his second.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to bring this matter back with the various alternatives.
c. Mayor Cox discussed the deteriorating conditions of the tiles in the
Civic Center Plaza.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this matter to staff to come back with a
recommendation for possible action to be taken.
Councilman Moore commented the metal in that area is beginning to rust due to
~ the moisture content and asked staff to look at this also.
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d. Bayfront Plan - Mayor Cox reported the Bayfront Plan was to be submitted
to the Coastal Commission meeting in San Diego on December 15th; however,
the Commission has notified the City they will not be taking any action
because they have not received their staff report. The Mayor added the
Council (1) can go forward with the whole presentation, realizing no
action would be taken by the Coastal Commission, and request they again
take this up in January, or (2) request a continuance until the
Commission meets again in the San Diego area, which may be in March.
Mayor Cox remarked there was a possibility that the March meeting could
be switched with the February meeting (which is going to be held in
Los Angeles).
Councilwoman McCandliss said the slide presentation should not be shown
at the December meeting. Perhaps staff could present two or three areas
which have undergone major changes in the bayfront plan.
Councilman Scott said the Council's approach should be to do nothing at
this particular meeting.
MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) the Council do absolutely nothing at this time and hold
off the presentation to the Coastal Commission until the Commission meets
again in San Diego (March or February).
e. Councilman Scott indicated the Mayor needs to be given some flexibility
when speaking before the Coastal Commission.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to give the Mayor flexibility when speaking at the
lectern in front of the Coastal Commission.
15. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilwoman McCandliss reported on the National League of Cities
Conference she attended in New Orleans last month, noting the theme was
more on organizational structures and legal impacts on the cities and
anti-trust discussions. The general philosophy was "the government is
here and what are we going to do for our communities".
b. Councilwoman McCandliss congratulated Councilman Scott on his 50th
birthday, celebrated last week in New Orleans.
c. Councilman Moore referred to the logos presented to the Council by the
Jaycees. He indicated no official action should be taken by the Council
at this time, but perhaps a Subcommittee could look into the entire area
of lOgos, noting the City now has four or five different ones.
Councilman Scott volunteered to serve on this Subcommittee.
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to appoint a Subcommittee, with Councilman Scott
chairing that Subcommittee, to review the logos now existing in the City and
those submitted by the Jaycees contest.
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MSUC {McCandliss/Scott} to appoint Councilman Moore to this Committee.
Councilman Moore said City Manager Goss ~rr?l also be serving on this
Subcommittee.
d. Councilman Moore questioned when the staff report will be coming back on
the pros and cons of trash collection. Assistant City Manager Asmus
stated he will check into this.
e. Councilman Moore discussed the problems encountered with getting off the
East "H" Street ramp going east and wondered if the staff has looked into
this. Traffic Engineer Glass said he talked to Caltrans and submitted a
letter to them and they responded. Councilman Moore asked that copies of
the letters be resubmitted to the Council.
f. Councilman Malcolm declared he is "disappointed" in constantly hearing
from people that staff tells them the Council "directs" staff to
undertake actions. He stated the Council does not direct staff to
undertake projects - it is the City Manager's responsibility.
g. Councilman Malcolm noted the tremendous amount of gophers on the golf
course, especially after the last rains. The staff reported they are
killing off approximately 40 per day. Councilman Malcolm said he counted
over 100 the other day and then stopped counting. He felt staff should
increase the number of rodents being eliminated."
h. Councilman Malcolm noted the championship won by the Chula Vista High
School football team. Mayor Cox stated a resolution will be presented to
them at the next meeting along with a reception.
i. MS (Malcolm/McCandliss) to amend the City Code to include the first
Tuesday of each quarter for a four o'clock City Council meeting.
Councilman Malcolm stated this will give the senior citizens and those people
working in the evening a chance to come to Council meetings.
Council discussion followed regarding the Community Forums held by the Council
several years ago at which there was very little attendance; the Council
Conferences held at four o'clock and very few senior citizens attend those
meetings; perhaps there should be an Oral Communications item on the
Conference agenda; the quarterly four o'clock meetings could be done on a
trial basis; no public hearings scheduled for the four o'clock meetings; the
Council should look to serving the entire community and not just one segment
of the community; the meetings could start possibly at 3:00 p.m. rather than
4:00 p.m.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Scott/Moore) for the ordinance to be brought back to the Council with
this flexibility.
j. Councilman Malcolm reported he is still receiving calls regarding the
continuing problems of the students loitering at the East "J" Street
shopping area.
k. Councilman Malcolm referred to Council's request for a staff report from
Building and Housing Director Grady on the mobilehome park citations. He
asked when this report was going to come to the Council.
City Manager Goss stated he has reviewed the report and will forward it to the
Council within a week.
1. Councilman Scott reported on the National League of Cities Conference.
He agreed the general theme of the Conference was leadership and ways for
cities to make money. Most cities have an inventory of land and are
looking into getting more dollars out of that land. Councilman Scott
said another aspect of the Conference centered on contracting out for
services and a new innovation for contracting in for service such as tree
trimmers, etc.~ who would form a profit center and would bid on
projects. He felt this was something the staff should look into.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) for staff to look into this and come back with some
recommendation as to whether or not they feel it would be a good management
tool and where it could be utilized.
m. Councilman Scott questioned the time element granted for the Texaco price
sign on Bonita Road/I-805 freeway. Director of Planning Gray said he
would check into this.
n. Councilman Moore reported on the "E" Street Trolley Station stating the
cost has now tripled because of the acquisition of the bowling alley and
the gas station property. The Committee is now checking into various
alternative financing. Councilman Moore felt there is still some value
in considering the public works yard if the yard is relocated.
o. Councilman Moore noted the inserts received with the trash bills,
remarking this is a good way for the City to submit informational
messages to the residents.
p. Mayor Cox announced the dedication of the fountain at the South County
Regional Center would be held at 12 noon on Thursday, December 8th.
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q. Mayor Cox announced the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Civic
Center Plaza at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 8th at which time there will be
32 tons of snow.
r. Mayor Cox remarked the Target Store closed today between 9 and ll a.m.
and opened only to the senior citizens and the handicapped so they could
do their Christmas shopping.
Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:30 p.m. The City Clerk was excused the
City Manager reported the Session ended at lO:lO p.m.
ADJOURNMENT AT lO:lO p.m. to the meeting scheduled for December 13, 1983 at
7:00 p.m.
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