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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/11/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, November 16, 1982 Council Chamber 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, Moore Councilmen 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 MINUTES for the meeting of November 9, 1982 MSUC (Cox/Moore) to approve the minutes. Councilman Malcolm referred to the motion he made at the last meeting concerning pornographic newstands. He asked that the word "curb" be changed to "restrict." 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY a. RESOLUTION 11064 COMMENDING EILEEN MARIE SKELLY FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION b. RESOLUTION 11065 COMMENDING RODOLFO J. DAVID FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION c. RESOLUTION 11066 COMMENDING H. BRUCE MURRAY FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES d. RESOLUTION 11067 COMMENDING ZIOLA A. NIENAUS FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION e. RESOLUTION 11068 COMMENDING JOSEPH G. LAGNESE FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION f. RESOLUTION 11069 COMMENDING GERALD GEORGE WILLIAMS FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION g. RESOLUTION 11070 COMMENDING VIRGIL D. STEVENSON FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION h. RESOLUTION 11071 COMMENDING DAVID WOODROW KNOX FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE SAFETY COMMISSION City Council Meeting - 2 - November 16, 1982 i. RESOLUTION 11072 COMMENDING THOMAS A. EM~4ONS FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS j. RESOLUTION 11073 COMMENDING JAMES F. SPRAGUE FOR HIS EXCELLENT SERVICES ON THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Mayor Cox stated that the resolutions will be presented to the commissioners at the banquet scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 1982. k. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1982 AS "20TH ANNUAL STARLIGHT YULE PARADE" Mayor Cox presented the proclamation to Mr. Don Ritchey, Parade Chairman. 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Letter of resignation from Marc Tarasuck, Design Review Committee MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the resignation with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Marc Tarasuck. b. Letter requesting funds - South Bay Cultural Arts Center MS {Cox/Scott) to allocate the request for funds in order to Mr. Cusack to go to Sacramento. Councilman Scott commented that the trip to Sacramento could serve a dual purpose by having either a City representative or have Mr. Cusack act on behalf of the City in order to conduct other business in the Capitol. Assistant City Manager Asmus remarked that it was his opinion that Mr. Cusack had borrowed the money and is already in Sacramento. Councilman Scott voiced his disapproval of having this come to the Council "after the fact" and that he would not vote for it. The motion failed by the following vote, to wit: {a 4/Sths vote is needed) Cox, McCandliss, Moore Ayes Scott, Malcolm Noes Absent None PUBLIC HEARING 4. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING ACQUISITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN {City Engi neer/City Attorney) a. RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY SOUTH OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID RIGHT OF WAY City Council Meeting - 3 - November 16, 1982 With the approval of the tentative map for Cbula Vista Tract 81-6, Otay Industrial Park, on July 21, 1981, Council requred that an off-site drainage easement be acquired to provide for outflow into the bed of the Otay River. Since the drainage system will carry water from public streets, the City Engineer stated that the proposed condemnation to acquire the drainage easement is in order and is recommending approval. Mr. Lippitt remarked that United Enterprises, Inc. is requesting a continuance of this item to December 7, 1982. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to continue this item to the meeting of December 7, 1982. Michael Spata, 1007 Fifth Avenue, San Diego 92101, Attorney representing United Enterprises, reported that the developer's counter-proposal arrived yesterday and they have not had time to review it. Mr. Spata added that United Enterprises is working in good faith in trying to resolve the issue and requested support of the motion to December 7, 1982. 3b. SOUTH BAY CULTURAL ARTS CENTER REQUEST MSC (Scott/Moore) if that party IMr. Cusack) has not gone on that trip, that the City Council authorize the request for funds. Councilman Malcolm voted 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Carlos Gutierrez, 280 Talus Street, Chula Vista, 92011, expressed his concerns regarding the mandatory trash collection bill he received. He stated that he has been delivering his own trash to the dump with the aid of his sons and that although the money is no object, he does object to the mandatory regulation and the fact that he has to show receipts for every time he goes to the 1 andfill. Mayor Cox explai ned the reason for the Mandatory Trash Ordinance and the exemptions which were built into the ordinance. b. William Sands, 225 Bayfront Boulevard, Chula Vista. Mr. Sands spoke of the need for a "new world" stating that there should be a system inaugurated in the United States whereby every man, woman, and child will receive from $1,000 to $2,000 a month guaranteed income and that all the world monies should have the same value as that of the United States. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING 6. RESOLUTION 11074 RELEASING LIEN FOR ASSESSMENT NO. 7, 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XIV (City Engineer) The 1911 Block Act, Phase XIV, was for the improvement of an alley between "H" Street and Otis Street and between Smith Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Eleven (11) parcels were involved in paying for construction of this alley. Parcel No. City Council Meeting - 4 - November 16, 1982 567-150-17 with Assessment No. 7 had a lien placed against it. This lien was recorded i n the County Recorder's Office i n File/Page No. 73-132120 on May 16, 1973. The lien was in the amount of $567 plus interest at a rate of 7% per annum. On November 4, 1982, this lien was paid off in full. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 7. RESOLUTION 11075 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION Community Development Director) The City's agreement with the Bank of America is subject to renewal on August 1 of each year, and the interest rates are usually changed at that time to reflect the current market. This year the bank agreed to remain on the old rates until January l, 1983, so the agreement was allowed to continue on a month-to-month basis without renewal. The City has now negotiated slight interest rate changes with the bank to be effective January 1, 1983. An amendment incorporating changes and extending the original agreement has been negotiated. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION 11076 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SALARY BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS (City Manager) Negotiations between the Police Officers Association (POA) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in 1982-83 progressed through impasse, mediation with a State Mediator, and a final presentation to Council by the units without reaching agreement with either unit. This was due to the lack of agreement over the 2% at 50 retirement plan issue. As a reflection of the City's concern for the general economic well-being of its employees, the Council unilaterally granted a salary adjustment to both units. The mid-management safety members and the unclassified executive management position salary adjustments are also included. The recommendation is that the City Council adopt the resolution appropriating $287,950. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Councilman Moore asked that the City Manager furnish the Council with the total cumulative salary increase for the year. City Council Meeting - 5 - November 16, 1982 9. RESOLUTION 11077 AMENDING THE 1982-83 SALARY PLAN BY REDUCING THE NUMBER OF PAY STEPS FOR TRAFFIC OFFICERS FROM FIVE TO THREE (Director of Personnel During the negotiation process, staff had discussed reducing the number of steps for Traffic Officer from five to three. Examination of this proposal indicated no additional cost in 1982-83, and an improved method of handling pay increases for Traffic Officers. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Director of Personnel Thorsen explained that the positions are unclassified and, therefore, not included in any Memoranda of Understanding. 10. RESOLUTION 11078 APPROVING CONTRACT FOR DISPOSITION OF HOUSES ON "F" STREET HOUSING SITE (Community Development Director) On October 19th, the Council approved the transfer of the "F" Street housing site to the County Housing Authority and directed staff to solicit offers for the purchase of the three single-family homes on the site. The solicitation process has been completed and a favorable offer has been received. The recommendation is that Council approve the contract for the disposition of houses existing on the "F" Street housing site with Associated House Movers for the amount of $8,120. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MSUC (Moore/Scott) for staff to provide the Council at the Redevelopment Agency meeting on November 18, with the total cost that the City paid for these three structures. lla. RESOLUTION 11079 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND DENNY'S INC. FOR SIGNAGE ON SURPLUS RIGHT OF WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (City Engineer) At the meeting of October 28, Council gave tentative approval to locate a freeway-oriented sign in public right-of-way near the 805 freeway. Council decided that they would allow a sign with a maximum of 250 square feet to be installed in excess right-of-way near an unnamed cul-de-sac intersecting with Vista Way. Instead of an encroachment permit, staff is recommending that the Council enter into a 1 ease agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the affected property owners for use of this property. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. I I'1 T City Council Meeting - 6 - November 16, 1982 llb. RESOLUTION 11080 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE BONITA GLEN SPECIFIC PLAN IDirector of Planning) On October 26, 1982 the City Council expressed approval of an amendment to the Bonita Glen Specific Plan authorizing Denny's Restaurant to construct a 20 foot high, lO0 sq. ft. sign, designed to accommodate an additional 150 sq. ft. of sign area in the future. Councilman Scott voiced his objection regarding reservation of this particular site without having any plans brought before the Council for approval for development. He felt the resolution was extremely broad; it was an invitation to entice a developer to use this property in order to draw people onto the development; it was poor planning and it was giving someone a license to do something on the property without knowing what he wants to do. Councilwoman McCandliss agreed stating that the reason for a sign on the freeway is to draw people away from the freeway onto a property; however, this property is completely visible from the freeway. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The resolution was approved by the following vote; to wit: Malcolm, Moore, Cox Ayes McCandliss, Scott Noes Absent None 12. ORDINANCE 2012 ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY FIRST READING (Director of Building and Housing) On September 29, 1982, the Governor signed AB 3788 which allows a public agency to pass on state solar tax credits to the individual citizens residential leased solar hot water system. To take advantage of the state tax credits for leased solar hot water systems it is necessary for the City Council to enact an ordinance prior to January l, 1983 establishing the City as a municipal solar and conservation utility. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned why people would want to lease the solar utility rather than buying it up front. Mr. Grady added that the reason for leasing rather than buying was because of the initial capital outlay cost. It amounts to from $3500 to $7000. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that because of the time restraint, they placed the ordinance on its first reading this week, however, the staff will be back next week at the second reading to present the Council with a detailed explanation. Director of Building & Housin9 Grading stated that he just received the ordinance from the City of Oceanside, after which this one is patented, and briefly explained the survey conducted in Oceanside in which the people overwhelmingly desired this lease aspect. City Council Meeting - 7 - November 16, 1982 MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. Councilman Moore discussed his concerns with the implementation of this ordinance before getting all the facts. MSUC {Moore/Scott) for the staff to take no implementation action without coming back to the City Council. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 13. ORDINANCE 2011 AMENDING SEVERAL CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (City Manager) At the meeting of November 9, 1982, Council placed the ordinance on first reading which modifies various ordinances that refer to fees included within the Master Fee Schedule. MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. REPORT Public Relations Services and Community Appearance Program On August 18, 1982, the Redevelopmerit Agency approved a continuation contract with Nuffer-Smith Associates for a six-month period beginning September 1, 1982 and ending February 28, 1983. The purpose of this contract was to complete projects which were begun during the first contract year and to set up a news bureau in City Hall including the training of staff to carry on basic public relations activities. Concurrent with this action, the Council and staff began to review the feasibility of implementing a Community Appearance Program to mitigate zoning violations and reduce potential hazards. As a combined response to both issues, it was felt that a Public Relations and Community Affairs Officer position should be considered to carry out the function of public relations, coordinate the Community Appearance Program, and handle citizen complaints. The recommendation is that Council set a Council Conference date to further diSCuSs the proposals. MSC (Cox/Moore) to continue this item to the meeting scheduled for November 18, 1982, after the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Councilman Scott felt this item should wait until the new City Manager comes on board; that there is no reason to discuss it now or rush through with this. r N"l T City Council Meeting - 8 - November 16, 1982 Mayor Cox noted that the Nuffer-Smith contract expires in six months (February 1983) and that under the terms of the agreement, a staff member was to be trained. Councilman Scott commented that he was not going to be present at Thursday's meeting. The items on the Redevelopment Agency meetin<3 concern his employer, Merrill Lynch, and therefore, he would have a possible conflict of interest. Mayor Cox commented that this public relations services item will be held first on the agenda. The motion carried with Councilman Scott voting "no." b. City Mana9er Cole stated that the Undergrounding Utility District on Fourth Avenue from "G" to "H" Street is scheduled for completion on March 31, 1983. The Telephone Company stated that they will not be able to complete their work until April 1983. c. The City Manager reported that the remodeling of the Courthouse is now complete. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 15. REPORT Analysis of the Federal Nuclear Civil Protection (NCP) Plan (Director of Public Safety) A special meeting of the County Unified Disaster Council was held on October 25, 1982 to approve or reject the Nuclear Civil Protection Plan INCP) that has been prepared by the Center for Planning and Research as a subcontractor to the California State Office of Emergency Services. At this meeting the Disaster Council voted to postpone a decision on the Crisis Relocation Plan until their next meeting which will be held on December 2, 1982. It is desired that each City Council take a position on the Plan prior to the December 2nd meeting. The recommendation is that Council support the Crisis Relocation Plan. MSUC {McCandliss/Malcolm) to continue this item for one week. 16. REPORT on Employee Assistance Service 6/15/82-9/15/82 (Director of Personnel) The City Council authorized the development of an Employee Assistance Program during the fiscal year 1980-81. As a result of a bid process and selection, Duane Rogers of Employee Assistance Service was hired to provide referral counseling for City employees and their families. The function of the program is to provide two types of referral counseling: 1) confidential referral counseling for employees with personal problems affectin9 their work and 2) supervisory referral of employees with personal problems affecting their work. As has been mentioned in previous reports, the program is being used by employees at a rate greater than had been anticipated which indicates both a need for the program and an acceptance of the quality of the services provided. MSUC {Scott/Moore) to accept the report. City Council Meeting - 9 - November 16, 1982 17. REPORT on Workfare and Court-Ordered Volunteers Programs {Director of Personnel) In the past, Council has authorized participation in the Workfare and court-ordered referral programs. The Workfare Program is one in which recipients of food stamps must volunteer a certain number of community service hours in order to receive their monthly allowance. The court-ordered volunteer program is primarily one in which individuals arrested for drunk driving have an opportunity to do volunteer service in lieu of a $566 fine. The Director of Personnel has compiled statistics on the last nine months of operation in these two programs for Council review. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to accept the report. 18. REPORT Study of Parking Needs at Rohr Park and Sweetwater Parks (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Bonita Valley Tennis Club has expressed concern over the problems created by the lack of adequate parking facilities at Rohr and Sweetwater Parks. Once the parking lots are filled, park users park illegally on Sweetwater Road, on the Tennis Club's lot and in residents' private driveways. Director of Parks & Recreation Pftster referred to his written report explaining that it was agreed between the County and City Park and Recreation Departments that additional off-street parking is not feasible and because of the park overcrowding and traffic hazard created by the illegal overflow parking, steps must be taken to increase parking enforcement on Sweetwater Road. This can be done through the following: 1. Requesting the County to designate Sweetwater Road a tow-away zone, rather than merely no parking. 2. Request the California Highway Patrol and San Diego Sheriff's Office to strictly enforce the zoning. 3. As an adjunct to item 2 above, the Sheriff's Office can be requested to authorize Chula Vista's Police Department to assist in enforcement of the no parking ordinance on Sweetwater Road. This, however, would not include enforcement on private property such as the Tennis Club. 4. An educational effort to ensure park users are fully aware of the enforcement program. MS (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report. Council discussion ensued regarding the issue of crowd control; the saturation point on the number of people using the park; having the Sheriff's Department authorize the City's Police Department to issue tickets; using the triangular piece of property on the southwest corner of Sweetwater Road and Central Avenue for temporary parking for the two park areas; and the four alternatives listed in the staff report which can be done to alleviate the problem. The motion to accept the report carried unanimously. City Council Meeting - lO - November 16, 1982 MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for the staff to contact the County and investigate the possibility of interim or temporary parking on the property at the southwest corner of Sweetwater Road and Central Avenue. 19. REPORT Southwestern College Fine Arts Club Request to conduct F~ne Arts Awareness Program (Director of Parks & Recreation) The Fine Arts Club of Southwestern College wishes to create an increased public awareness of the Fine Arts Programs offered through the community college system. To do this, they have requested permission to use the Memorial Park Amphitheatre and the surrounding park area to provide a day of fine arts awareness. The program would include plays by the Theatre Arts Departn~nt, music by members of the Music Department, and di splays of paintings, sculptures, ceramics and other visual artwork by the Art Department. It is proposed the event be held on Saturday, December 4, 1982. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and approve the request. 20. REPORT ReQuest to conduct Annual Starlight Yule Parade (Director of Parks and Recreation) The Chamber of Commerce and the Sweetwater Union High School District are requesting the City to jointly sponsor the Annual Starlight Yule Parade, to be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 29, 1982. In addition, they request approval to have live elephants in the parade and that certain City services be provided. The recommendation is that the report be accepted and the requests approved, subject to staff conditions. MSUC (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report. 21. REPORT Chula Vista Transit (CVT) and HandYtrans Operations for the First Quarter FY 1982-82 /City Engineer) The report presents the operating statistics for both CVT and HandYtrans for the first quarter FY 1982-83. The SCOOT Board will consider this report at its meeting on December 8, 1982. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. Councilman Malcolm noted a recent article in the League of California Cities Western magazine which cites other cities using taxis on Sundays rather than the regular HandYtrans buses in order to save money. Transit Coordinator Gustafson said that the reason for usin9 the buses in Chula Vista is because the drivers are experienced in handling the frail, elderly, and handicapped persons whereby taxi drivers would not be. City Council Meeting - ll November 16, 1982 22. REPORT Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Allocation request (Community Development Director) The Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista call s for the use of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, where practical, to promote affordable housing. The current financial and regulatory climate appears favorable to a single-family mort9a9e revenue bond issue by the City, and 1 ocal developers have expressed support for such an issue. Bond issue authority is apportioned by the State to cities and counties in response to requests for allocations. The recommendation is that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the allocation request letter to the State and direct staff to work with Miller & Schroeder Municipal s, Incorporated on the preliminary development of a mortgage revenue bond issue. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report and the recommendations. 23. REPORT on Request to use library facility for piano recital {City Librarian) On September 7, 1982, Beth Carpenter, piano teacher, 167 Shasta Street, Chula Vista, submitted applications for the use of library facilities for a piano recital and rehearsals on December 4, ll and 18, 1982. The recommendation of the City Librarian is that Council: 1. Authorize the one time use of library facilities for Mrs. Carpenter's piano recital. 2. Reaffirm the present policy of excluding commercial uses (including piano and dance recitals). In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, City Librarian Lane explained the present policy of the library, the heavy use the auditorium gets on Saturdays, and the use of non-library programs which puts a strain on the library facilities. Council man Moore commented that this request for a piano recital is an "indirect solicitation." MS (Moore/Malcolm) to reaffirm the present policy of the library of excluding commercial uses. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her opinion that the library facilities should be used at all times and rather than have the auditorium "dark," she favored utilization of the facility. City Council Meeting - 12 - November 16, 1982 Miss Beth Carpenter, 167 Shasta Street, Chula Vista, the applicant, stated one of the reasons she asked for the use of the library auditorium was because of the safety of the children coming and going from the recital and also the fact that the parents of these children pay taxes and t~ey have a right to use the public facility. The motion to reaffirm the present policy passed by the following vote, to wit: Moore, Scott, Malcolm Ayes McCandliss, Cox Noes Absent None MSC (Scott/McCandliss) to authorize a one-time use of the library for a piano recital for Miss Beth Carpenter. The motion carried by the following vote, to wit: Scott, McCandliss, Cox Ayes Malcolm, Moore Noes Absent None 24. STATUS REPORT Implementation of Management Review of City Clerk's Office ICity Clerk & Director of Management Services) On October 21, 1980, the City Council authorized a comprehensive Management Review of the City Clerk's Office to be conducted with the Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation Unit. The purpose of the review was to assess the Office's work processes in order to produce the most effective and efficient services to the public, the City Council and the City organization. The report addresses the extent to which the review recommendations have been implemented or adjusted to respond to departmental needs. MSUC (Moore/Cox) to accept the report. 25. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Mayor Cox noted that there will be a grand opening ceremony this Friday, November 19, at 12:00 Noon for the Bayside Park. b. Mayor Cox noted the donation of $150 received from the Hobart-Smith family for the "Adopt-A-Tree" Program. MSUC (Cox/Scott) for the staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Hobart-Smith family in appreciation for this gift. c. Mayor Cox stated that the Senate and Assembly Reapportionment Committee will meet this Friday at 1:30 in San Diego State Building Auditorium. He requested that someone from the City attend the meeting and present the Council's concerns regarding the change in the 44th and 45th Assembly Districts and the 80th Senate District. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss} to direct staff to have someone attend this session and to express the concerns of the Council. City Council Meeting - 13 - November 16, 1982 d. Mayor Cox discussed the reappoi ntment of the Port Commissioner whose term expires the first of the year. MS (Cox/Malcolm) to schedule this item for Thursday's City Council meeting (November 18). Councilman Scott voiced his concern regarding the Maddy Act whereby appointments must be posted prior to Council appointment. City Attorney Lindberg stated that since this was a State commission, he would check into the legalities of posting the vacancy. The motion carried with Councilman Scott voting "no." 26. COUNCIL COMMENTS MS (Moore/Malcolm) for the staff to review the pros and cons of the San Diego Transit being competitive with Aztec Bus Lines for the Chula Vista Transit operation in its present form and have it back in timely fashion for the 1983-84 budget year. Council discussion followed regarding the fact that San Diego Transit is asked to submit a bid; there is no reason for the survey; and before a study is directed, the staff should find out definitely whether or not San Diego Transit will bid. Councilman Moore withdrew his motion. Councilman Malcolm withdrew the second. MSUC (Scott/Moore) for staff to contact San Diego Transit and ask them to be sure that they bid on the City of Chula Vista's contract. Councilman Moore asked the staff to provide him with the original RFP for the Chula Vista Transit contract. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:06 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for November 18 (after Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 4:00 p.m.) and November 23, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk WPC 0206C