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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/12/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday - December 14, 1982 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus Pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES for the meetings of November 18, December 2 and December 7, 1982. Councilman Scott referred to page 6 of the minutes of December 7 on the motion regarding the Mayor's salary asking that the word "staff" be deleted. Councilwoman McCandliss asked that the word "commons" be changed to "comments" and that the Roll Call of the Council be referred to as "Councilmembers" rather than "Councilpersons". MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the minutes as corrected. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Senior Affairs Committee Mayor pro Tempore Scott presented the Certificates to members of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Senior Affairs. Mayor Cox extended his appreciation to the members for serving on this Committee. b. Presentation of resolutions to Chairmen of home-owners of Christmas decorated streets Mayor pro Tempore Scott presented a resolution to Mary Lou Whitby for Candy Cane Lane (Guava Avenue) and to Bill Hickox for Christmas Tree Circle (Whitney/Mankato Avenues). Mayor Cox extended the appreciation of the City Council to all the residents of these two streets for decorating their homes during this holiday season. City Council Minutes - 2 - December 14, 1982 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION a. Resignation of Safety Commissioner, Thomas A. Davis MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the resignation with regret and a letter of appreciation to be sent to Mr. Davis. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 4. PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CONSIDERING ACQUISITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN (Continued from December 7){City Engineer) a. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF AND AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES SOUTH OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD (City Engineer) As a condition of approval of Chula Vista Tract No. 81-6, Otay Industrial Park, the developer was required to grant to the City an off-site drainage easement. The drainage easement is required to provide an improved outflow from the subdivision to reach the river-bed rather than flowing freely across private property. The drainage system will be carrying waters collected from public streets which will be dedicated on the final map of Chula Vista Tract 81-6. Since the drainage system will carry water from public streets, the City Engineer believes that the proposed condemnation to acquire the drainage easement is in order and is recommending Alternate "A" which would extend the proposed pipe in Maxwell Road southerly across Otay Valley Road and across approximately 250 feet of United Enterprises' property into the river bed. The cost estimate, prepared by E.F. Cook & Associates and reviewed and agreed upon by Engineering staff, is $33,290 - this includes an easement acquisition of $1 per square foot. Doubling the cost for the easement would only increase this alternative by $5,000 to a total of $38,290. Mayor Cox noted the amount of material that has just been received by the City Council from the representative of United Enterprises indicating that the City Council will not have time to read this prior to this Public Hearing. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue this Public Hearing for one week. Eugene Cook, 5858 Mt. Alifan Drive, San Diego 92111, representing the developer, indicated their desire to resolve this matter as soon as possible but agreed to the one week continuance. Michael Spata, attorney representing United Enterprises stated they had no objections to the continuance. City Council Minutes - 3 - DeCember 14, 1982 In response to Councilman Scott's question, City Attorney Lindberg stated that every allowance has been given to the parties to present documentation to the City Council and any further elaboration of that should be done at the Public Hearing. 5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDEP~TION OF UTILITY USER'S TAX (Director of Finance) This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the Public Hearing. Director of Finance Grant reported that the purpose and intent of Ordinance 1803 is to provide sufficient Utility User's Taxes to insure a reasonable level of revenue for the necessary operations of the City. Additionally, the City Council wishes to retain the taxation of gas and electricity on units of energy consumption thus protecting taxpayers from increases in the tax brought about by the Public Utilities Commission granting increases during the fiscal year. Mr. Grant recommended that the present tax rate be maintained. Niek Slijk representing the Chamber of Commerce expressed the concerns that the Chamber has with the Utility Users Tax stating that at one time they recommended a "cap" be put on for the high-utility users in the City. The Chamber feels that this should be reconsidered because Chula Vista is desirous of attracting more industry in the City and this would be an incentive for them. Mr. Slijk remarked that another increase has been granted to the gas and electric utility company and although the Utility User's Tax is based on units of energy consumption, the telephone tax is based on the actual dollar amount. Mr. Slijk asked that consideration be given to basing the telephone tax on a formula equitable to the gas and electric. There being no further comments either for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. Councilman Moore commented that this was an income type of tax and that he felt the "cap" should again be reconsidered at budget time. MSUC {Malcolm/McCandliss) to maintain the present tax rate. MSUC (Moore/Scott) for staff to obtain whatever data they can with recommendations concerning the extensive energy users (in the City) and the potential "cap" and how this would affect the budget and have this information available at the preliminary budget sessions. 6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, GPA-83-3 {Cappos)(Director of Planning) Director of Planning Gray submitted a written report stating that Mr. James Cappos, the applicant, has filed the proposed General Plan Amendment I'1 T City Council Minutes - 4 - December 14, 1982 (GPA-83-3) to redesignate 2.71 acres of land, located at the southwesterly quadrant of" J" Street and Bay Boulevard, from "Parks and Public Open Space" to "Research and Limited Industrial" on the plan diagram of the Chula Vista General Plan. Since the site in question is located within the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area, the applicant also proposes the amendment of the Bayfront Redevelopment and Specific Plans and the Local Coastal Program. Mayor Cox commented that the general plan amendment for this parcel should be a last-type approach. Since Santa Fe Company and Mr. Cappos are working together to resolve all problems regarding their land swap, he felt the Public Hearing should be continued until the second meeting in January to allow them to get together and work out all of the details. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to continue the public hearing item until the second meeting in January (January 11, 1983.) Mr. James Cappos, 404 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, stated that he hoped to get the matter resolved this evening since it has been dragging on for one and one-half years now. He agreed, however, to the continuance to the January meeting. Councilman Malcolm remarked that he and Councilman Moore met with Mr. Cappos today and there seems to be quite a bit of disagreement between Mr. Cappos and staff regarding the construction of the building on his property on "F" Street. Mr. Cappos is under the impression that the City is going to construct a new building for him. Councilman Malcolm requested that the staff be directed to start negotiations immediately so that there would be no delay as to placement of that building and the relocation expense. Councilwoman McCandliss noted that this was a Redevelopment Agency item. Councilman Malcolm stated he would take it up at the next Redevelopment Agency meeting. 7. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE EL RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN (Director of Planning) a. RESOLUTION lll03 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE EL RANCHO DEL REY SPECIFIC PLAN (Director of Planning) This being the time and place as advertised Mayor Cox opened the Public Hearing. Director of Planning Gray submitted a written report explaining that during the past four years, the City of Chula Vista has approved several Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plans for the development of the area governed by the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific (Development) Plan. These plans, in effect, have brought about minor refinements to the text and plan diagram of the Specific Plan. I'l T City Council Minutes - 5 - December 14, 1982 The proposed amendments are designed to bring the text and diagram of the Specific Plan and the contents of the approved SPA P1 ans into consistency. The recommendation is that Council adopt the proposed amendments as recommended by the City Planning Commission: (1) Find that EIR-78-2, E1 Rancho del Rey, adequately addresses the proposed amendments and that there will be no substantial adverse environmental impact resulting from the implementation of these amendments. (2) Recertify EIR-78~2 and note that the information contained in the EIR and addendum will be considered when making a decision on the proposed General Plan Amendments. (3) Adopt the proposed amendments to the text and plan diagram of the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan. There being no comments either for or against the Hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MSUC (Scott/Moore) that in the future if there are any more amendments that these also be brought up so that the Council can have a full picture of what has been changed there (and not as just part of the report) so that the Council will not lose track of what has been done. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Norbert Stein, Chula Vista, asked that the curbs along" E" Street from I-5 to Broadway be painted red because of the traffic hazard of cars parking on both sides of the thoroughfare. MSUC (Scott/Moore) to refer this matter to staff and the Safety Commission. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES - FIRST READING 9. RESOLUTION 11104 COMMENDING ALL OF THOSE CITIZENS, ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING ON THE RENOWNED CHRISTMAS TREE LANES, FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOLIDAY LIGHTING IN CHULA VISTA (City Attorney) The City Council has requested that a resolution be prepared as an expression of the City's appreciation for those citizens who enhance and beautify our City through the display of lights during the holiday season, RESOLUTION OFFERED by Mayor Cox the reading of the text was read by Mayor Cox, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Minutes - 6 - December 14, 1982 lO. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT SERVICES (City Manager) Principal Administrative Analyst Leuck submitted a written report and responded to the Council's questions regarding the criteria used in selecting a consultant, the advantages of hiring a consultant that has municipal experience, and the money that was budgeted ($4,500) for this purpose. Councilman Moore stated that he cannot support spending any more money for equipment and operations of the City at this time - that this should wait until budget deliberations. Councilman Malcolm stated that the City can receive a detailed analysis and proposal on the City's telecommunication need from any vendor free of charge and questioned the need for hiring a consultant. Council discussion involved having these vendors come in to do the study and then having them try to sell their own equipment, the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a telecommunications consultant; that perhaps this matter should be continued until the new City Manager arrives since they have just had this type of plan inaugurated in Oakland and he would be able to give the Council some information on it; the present Centrex system that was installed a few years ago and the cost of that system; and the expertise needed prior to submission of bids. Mayor Cox remarked that since the new City Manager has just been involved with this type of program in Oakland and perhaps there should be a continuance until he arrives to submit some input on the matter. Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that if it was held over for any length of time, staff may have to go out and resubmit proposals for a consultant. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to hold this over for one week and for staff to contact Mr. John Goss to see if it would be something he would like held over to put his views and experience into and also to contact Rohr Industries and see what type of experience they have had with the phone system they had recently installed. ll. REPORT BOYS'CLUB LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY AT "I" STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE a. RESOLUTION lll05 APPROVING MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS'CLUB OF CHULA VISTA (Assistant City Manager) The City's lease with the Boys' Club of Chula Vista, which commenced on January l, 1956, has expired. The building permit to initiate the construction of the new Boys' and Girls' Club facilities was issued on November 18, 1982; however, relocation to the office space of the new facilities probably will not occur any earlier than April 1984. Since relocation will not occur for an extended period of time, it is recommended that the Council adopt the resolution to extend the lease arrangement for the City property at "I" Street and Fifth Avenue on a month-to-month basis. City Council Minutes - 7 - December 14, 1982 Irene and Robert Maxwell, 473 Berland Way, Chula Vista spoke in support of extending the Boy's Club lease. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION 11106 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR CONVERSION OF STREET LIGHTS FROM MERCURY VAPOR TO HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM VAPOR (City Engineer) The street light conversion from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium vapor was approved in the FY 1982-83 CIP IGT-142). Bids for this project were opened on December 1, 1982. The recommendation is that Council accept the bids and award this contract to Gulf Electric Company, the low bidder for the street light conversion contract and authorize the expenditure of $9,500 from account 250-2501-GT142. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Malcolm, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION 11107 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "F" AND "G" STREET ICity Engineer) The recommendation is that City Council approve resolution accepting the public improvements. L. R. Hubbard Construction Company has completed the public improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications. All work has been performed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and in accordance with the contract documents. The final construction cost is $6,821.40 over the final contract cost of $494,294 by 1.38% RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION 11108 APPROVING PROPOSED BUDGET AND ACHIEVEMENT REPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IDirector of Finance) The Downtown Improvement District was formed to promote business activity and to aid in efforts to make the area more attractive. The District's promotion efforts are funded by a special assessment applied to each business or profession in the District. In addition to advertising and promoting of special events, the District is informed of proposed City projects with a monthly newsl etter and employs an individual to provide coordination and technical support of their efforts. The amount of $5,000 is available to finance the proposed 1983 budget. In addition, $20,000 in special assessment receipts are estimated for 1983. City Council Minutes - 8 - December 14, 1982 In answer to Council's questions Mr. Neik Slijk representing the Chamber of Commerce explained some of the detailed expenditures made in the downtown improvement budget. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Moore, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15a. RESOLUTION 11109 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR JOINT PURCHASES WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Director of Management Services/Director of Finance) b. RESOLUTION llllO AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS FOR SHARING OF EQUIPMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS Director of Management Services Thomson, in answer to the Council's query, explained that in sharing equipment with the school districts, if the school district has a skilled operator for the equipment then just the equipment would go; however, if they do not have a skilled operator, then the City would provide the operator and charge the school district per hour. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION 11111 ESTABLISHING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 100-07 FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Director of Parks and Recreation) The lack of an established Council policy delineating the criteria for both non-profit organizations and those concessionaires operating on behalf of a non-profit organization has raised the need for a policy that would govern fee waivers requested by non-profit organizations. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 17. RESOLUTION 11112 ESTABLISHING TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF JOHN D. GOSS AS CITY MANAGER (City Attorney) The City Council directed that a resolution be prepared setting forth those terms and conditions for the initial employment of the new City Manager, John D. Goss. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to delete the words "to 7%" regarding the City paying the City Manager's Public Employees Retirement System contribution. RESOLUTIOH OFFERED by Councilwoman rlcCandliss, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Minutes - 9 - December 14, 1982 18a. RESOLUTION llll4 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAN BUILDING COMPANY FOR CONTRIBUTION TO AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON "L" STREET (City Engineer) b. RESOLUTION llll3 REDUCING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE DAN BUILDING COMPANY FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENT AT 670-680 "L" STREET Dan Building Company, developer of the property at 670-680 "L" Street, has requested a waiver of the requirement for undergrounding utilities along "L" Street. Council did not approve a waiver but instead placed a condition upon the developer that he contribute $103,000 towards the undergrounding of utilities as part of a total project between MTDB tracks and Broadway. Since the developer is ready to pull his building permit for the first building, and since the Council has not formed the district, the City Engineer has prepared an agreement between the City and Dan Building Company for payment to the district. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED by Councilman Malcolm, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 19. ORDINANCE 2015 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO RESTRICT INTERESTS OF CARDROOM LICENSEHOLDERS TO ONE CARDROOM ONLY - FIRST READING {City Attorney) Councilman Scott at the meeting of November 23, 1982, in light of the dispute that arose as to the proper form of deposit for investigative services of cardroom license applications, requested that the cardroom license ordinance be amended to prohibit any combination of interests among cardroom license owners. Mayor Cox noted the issue which arose during the last cardroom lottery regarding cashier and certified checks and felt the ordinance should be modified to clarify this particular issue. MSUC {Cox/Moore) to ask the City Attorney to bring back an amendment to the cardroom ordinance to indicate whether a cashier or a certified check would be appropriate. MSUC {Moore/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 20. ORDINANCE 2016 ESTABLISHI~IG COr~ISSION ON AGING - FIRST READING {Assistant City Manager) On September 21, 1982, the City Council accepted a report from the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on Senior Affairs recommending that a Commission on Aging be City Council Minutes - lO - DeCember 14, 1982 drafted creating such a commission. A proposed ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney's Office, which was subsequently referred to the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee for their review and suggested changes. The ordinance now contains modifications suggested by the Ad Hoc Committee. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned who would be staffing this new Commission. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that it has not been determined at this time and that a report will be submitted to the Council. MSUC(McCandliss/Scott) in Section 2.37.020 B to delete the word "promote" and to put in the word "establish". MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) that Section 2.37.040 be amended to state that there be seven members; one member each to be appointed by each member of the City Council and three members to be appointed by the Mayor with ratification of all appointments by the City Council. Assemblyman Steve Peace stated that he has just been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Aging and he is offering his office as liaison and assistance on a State level to the Council and to the Commission in all efforts concerning this new Commission. Mayor Cox directed the City C1 erk to notice the seven appointments to be made to this Commission and to establish a deadline for the appointments. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 21. REPORT MAYOR'S SALARY Councilwoman McCandliss stated that she and Councilman Malcolm met this past week and considered the three elements and all of the comments made by the Council at the last meeting regarding the Mayor's salary. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) that the ordinance regarding the Mayor's salary be tabled and that consideration of the Mayor's compensation and the Council's compensation be taken up at budget time (expense account benefits, compensation of the Nayor and Council). Mayor Cox abstained from voting on this matter. 21A REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Cole reported that bids were received by the City Engineer on the new parking structure. The estimate was $2,800,000 and the low bid was $2,468,000. City Council Minutes - ll December 14, 1982 REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 22. REPORT BROADWAY PLANNING STUDY (Community Development Director) City Manager Cole reported that this started back in 1981 at which time the Broadway Association did not support having a redevelopmerit district. He added that this evening rather than having an oral report that a continuance of this matter be granted so that staff can present a written report to Council giving them the chronology of all the events so they will have a better understanding of the entire matter. MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to continue this item for one month. 23. REPORT EXEMPTIONS TO MANDATORY TRASH ORDINANCE (Assistant City Manager) At the City Council meeting of November 23, 1982, the Council directed staff to study the possibility of providing additional exemptions to the trash ordinance. Prior to the second reading of Ordinance No. 2004 on September 28, 1982 establishing mandatory collection, staff investigated alternative exemption provisions and it was concluded that the senior citizen bag program and allowing residents to haul their own refuse to a landfill seemed to be the only options that were viable and enforceable if the main goal of the program was to be achieved. The Assistant City Manager is recommending that the City Council reaffirm support of the current language in the mandatory refuse ordinance including the present exemption provisions. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report. Councilman Moore asked that a report that is due in February include the number of bills that have been sent out and those that have been paid. 24. REPORT PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT SPREADS ON PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO LAS FLORES DRIVE AND "D" STREET FOR THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (City Engineer) The City Engineer reported that City staff over several years has been working with property owners living between Second Avenue and Minot Avenue and north of "E" Street for improvement of Las Flores Drive and "D" Street. There are three areas identified as Zones I, II and III. Property owners within Zone I have already filed a petition with the City Council for the formation of an assessment district. The area within Zone II includes several property owners which have deferrals for public improvements for which they are obligated to install as a condition of issuance of a building permit or approval of a parcel map. Zone III represents an area where some of the property owners have also shown an interest in an assessment district. The City Council authorized the expenditure of funds to retain the firm of Bement-Dainwood-Sturgeon, Consulting Engineers, to prepare a preliminary assessment spread on these properties. City Council Minutes - 12 - December 14, 1982 The recommendation is that the Council: (1) Authorize the City Engineer to proceed with assessment district proceedings covering the areas outlined as Zones I, II, and III. (2) Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate a contract with Bement-Dainwood-Sturgeon to prepare the necessary diagrams, Final Report, etc. to comply with the requirements of "The Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" and the assessment district proceeding. (3) Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate a contract with a special bond counsel for the Debt Limitation Act and assessment district proceedings. MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the recommendations of the staff. 25. REPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF LIBRARY DEPARTMENT (Library Director/Director of Management Services) On October 22, 1981, the Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (PAPE) Division presented the Library Department Management Review to the City Council. Since the Library Director had been newly appointed on September 8, 1981, the Council accepted the report for review and endorsed the 11 report items as listed but deferred adoption of any substantial Review recommendations to provide the Library Director time to become acquainted with the Department. Subsequently, during that interim time which preceded the 1982-83 budget process, the Director used the Management Review as a guideline to assist with daily operations. In summary, the major Management Review issues of (1) appropriate service levels and the proper use of staffing, (2) the appropriate level of programming, (3) the proper functioning of automated services, and (4) the Library's role in the Serra System and the State Direct Loan Program, have been successfully completed or are in the process of being resolved. While additional work remains to be accomplished, major work efforts have been initiated or accomplished. Director of Management Services Thomson responded to Council's questions concerning the darkroom operation stating that volunteers will be used for this activity. Councilman Malcolm stated that the Serra Report will not be ready in December; it will be ready in January. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report. R'~ T City Council Minutes - 13 - December 14, 1982 26. REPORT RENAMING OF FRIENDSHIP PARK AND LIBRARY PARK IDirector of Parks and Recreation) The Council, on October 19, 1982, referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, Library Board and International Friendship Commission a recommendation that Library Park be renamed to Friendship Park and Friendship Park be renamed Eucalyptus Park. The recommendation is that Council: a) rename Library Park to Friendship park; b) rename Friendship Park to Eucalyptus Park; c) designate the Civic Center Plaza as the official commemorative area for all Sister City displays and information; and d) direct staff to bring back a resolution changing the park names and authorizing $3,000 for hiring an architect to design the commemorative area. MSUC IMoore/Scott) to accept the report and the recommendations with the exception of a portion of item "d" which states that $3,000 is authorized for hiring an architect to design the commemorative area. 27. REPORT POSSIBLE USE OF TRIANGLE-SHAPED PARCEL AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SWEETWATER ROAD AND CENTRAL AVENUE FOR TEMPORARY PARKING LOT (Director of Parks & Recreation) At the November 16th meeting, Council requested the department to look into the possible use of the triangular-shaped parcel at the junction of Sweetwater Road and Central Avenue as a temporary parking lot. The Director of Parks and Recreation reports that this piece of land provides a link between the Goode property, which is east of Rohr Park, and the Morrison property, which is to the east of the Zinzer property and is essential for the development of the Sweetwater Basin park area. The County feels so strongly about the ownership of this property and its control, even on a temporary basis, they do not want to allow any use of the property that could be construed as a precedent for use related to other than outdoor recreation pursuits. MSUC IMalcolm/Scott) to accept the report. 28. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox announced that the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes - 14 - December 14, 1982 b. Mayor Cox announced the invitation from the Library for their Christmas Storytelling Program which will be held at 7:00 p.m, tomorrow evening. c. Mayor Cox commented that there are a number of people purchasing living Christmas trees during the season and he felt there should be some type of program in the City whereby these people can donate these trees to the City parks. MSUC {Cox/Scott) to ask staff to come back next week with a procedure to be utilized to accommodate those citizens wishing to donate the trees to the City. d. Mayor Cox stated that he noticed the foot bridge on the municipal golf course today which is the one north of Bonita Road directly opposite Acacia Street. There is a severe problem of drainage coming down from Long Canyon which causes the open culvert to be damned up with flow of run-off water, MSUC {Cox/Scott) to ask staff to take a look at that bridge and come back with a report indicating that if there are any modifications that could be done or what they would specifically suggest to resolve this very potentially dangerous situation. e. MSUC {Cox/Scott) for a Closed Session for personnel matters at the close of the meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the "pajama" Christmas Storytelling Program at the Library noting that it was a nice community program and urged everyone to attend. b. Councilwoman McCandliss said that she was notified that Chula Vista would be featured in the February issue of the San Diego Home and Garden magazine and questioned why the Council was not notified. Mayor Cox indicated that Chula Vista would be also featured in the San Diego Magazine. Director of Community Development Desrochers stated that the public relations firm has been working with these two magazines for some time in order to get these articles published. Councilman Scott asked that better communication between staff and Council be noted in the future on matters of this type. c. Councilman Scott discussed people purchasing living Christmas trees in the City and he felt that the idea should be promoted so that the City could be the recipient of these trees after the holiday season. MSUC {Scott/Malcolm) that prior to the Christmas season next year that this be brought back to the Council and that a concerted effort be made to encourage citizens to buy living Christmas trees and donate them to the City. City Council Minutes - 15 - December 14, 1982 d. Legislative Report: MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) that a telegram be sent under the Mayor's signature to Governor Brown and Governor Elect Duekmejian for both parties to work together to reach a workable and immediate solution to the State's projected $1 billion deficit this year. e. Councilman Malcolm reported that the Senate Finance Committee will be meeting tomorrow morning at lO a.m. in the State Building in San Diego to hear testimony regarding the State's deficit and proposed methods of overcoming the deficit. MSUC IMalcolm/Moore) that the City Manager represent the City and express the concerns of the City Council that the State not balance its budget by reducin9 subventions normally accruing to the cities but that a combination of reduced State spending and increased revenues be sought from the various avenues open to the State. f. Councilman Malcolm remarked that a number of people came tonight to attend a Crime Watch Committee Meeting. The meeting was cancelled but they were not notified. He asked whoever was responsible to call these people and express the apologies of the Council and to take action that this not happen agaip. The Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:58 p.m. The City Clerk was excused and the Mayor reported that the Session adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Adjournment at 9:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 16, at 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 21, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. ~~S~CC~ WPC: 222C/PAG · '1 T