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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/07/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, July 27, 1982 - 7 PM Council Chamber, Public Services Building ~"q 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, Development Services Administrator Robens The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Scout Scott Freaner, Troop 894, Hilltop Elementary P.T.A., followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meeting of July 20, 1982. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to approve the minutes as mailed. 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Mr. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, presented each Councilmember with a cap and invited them to attend the Mobilehome Day Rally at the County Adminis- tration Building on September 11, 1982. b. Joe Ringe, a licensed General Building Contractor, discussed the time process and expense in getting plans reviewed by staff. He urged Council to recall those employees who were laid off and to postpone their termination. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this to the City Manager with a report back to the City Council. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 5. PUBLIC HEARING - GRANTING TO CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE A FRANCHISE TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF REFUSE AND TO USE THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY FOR SAID PURPOSE (City Manager) a. ORDINANCE 1993 - GRANTING TO CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE A FRANCHISE TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF REFUSE AND TO USE THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR SAID PURPOSE - FIRST READING This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Manager Cole stated he investigated the background of this firm as required under the Municipal Code and verified that the intended contractor is capable of complying with the provisions of the Code and the rules and regulations of the City. He reported that (1) the franchise is for a lO-year term; (2) prior to September 30, 1982, Council will be required to determine if some adjustment should be made to the rates; (3) determine policies on mandatory collection and/or preferential rates for senior citizens and other classifications; (3) the annual City Council Meeting -2- July 27, 1982 revenue to the City will be approximately $110,O00, or about $60,000 a year more than the expiring franchise generated for the City. --~ Dick Chase, Jr., 389 Nova Place, Chula Vista, stated that the present contract has a lO-year option and they want to pick up this option; it is a long-range growth - they are planning to relocate their operation in the City and the new facility will cost close to $1 million; therefore, they need time to amortize this cost; (3) the City Council has 90% control over the company. Mayor Cox announced that the franchise under discussion this evening does not contain any clause on mandatory services--that will not be a point of discussion this evening, June Nickens, 11191 Kelowna, Mira Mesa, representing Tiger Services, Tom Hudson and Associates, Inc., presented a newspaper article from the San Diego Union dated Monday, July 26, 1982 on the County's Garbage Contract proposals. ~iss Nickens read several excerpts from the article which allegedly linked the SCA Services, Inc. of Boston (which includes the Chula Vista Sanitary Services) with organized crime. Howard Evans, 1431 Camellia Court, Chula Vista, questioned the proposed mandatory service and the lack of competitive bidding. Ernest L. Robbins, 488 Elm Avenue, Chula Vista, questioned the rate people with a small amount of rubbish have to pay as compared to those with a large amount. E. C. Duhamel, 229 Glover Avenue, Chula Vista spoke against the lO-year contract and declared there should have been competitive bidding. Bud Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, commented on the charge for dumping garbage in the Otay Land Fill and reiterated the need for competitive bidding. Tom Hudson, 236 E, Quintard Street, Chula Vista, cautioned the approval of the contract to this firm adding that the Council should investigate the services which they provide to the cities of Oceanside, Los Angeles, etc. Bob Maxwell, 473 Berland Way, Chula Vista, noted the process his firm goes through in getting bids; determining the responsiveness of the bidder which is not necessarily the low bidder; urged Council to go the "American way" - through the bidding process. Dick Chase, Sr., 290 K Street, Chula Vista, declared there was no merit to the charges that Chula Vista Sanitary was linked to organized crime. The rubbish company was investigated by the Chula Vista Police Department; and their services have been 3% to 4% cheaper for this city because of their long-term contract. Robert Ghiloni, 304 E. Oneida, Chula Vista, referred to the City Manager's report in which he stated that prior to September 30, the Council may consider a rate adjust- -~ ment for this company. Mr. Ghiloni s~ated that if the City is going to approve a contract, they should be well aware of the financial condition of the firm. He added that the Council should extend this matter until September 30,1982 and have all the facts before them at that time. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -3- July 27, 1982 Council discussion followed regarding the bidding process; the suggestion to extend the contract for a five-year period of time instead of ten; the track record of the Chula Vista Sanitary Service. 'I * MS (Malcolm/Cox) to place the ordinance on its first reading, the reading of the text ~ was waived by unanimous consent. · MSC (Scott/Moore) to amend the ordinance extending the contract date for five years instead of ten. Councilman Malcolm and Mayor Cox voted "no" indicating the need for a long-term con- tract due to the cost of relocating the firm's operation. THE ORDINANCE was then passed and approved unanimously, as amended. Further discussion involved the rate study made by the staff sometime ago as it specifically applies to people with small rubbish pickup and for the senior citizens. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask staff to bring this report back to the Council in two weeks. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT OF REMOVING TWO UTILITY POLES WITHIN CHULA VISTA TRACT 81-7, PEPPERTREE ESTATES (City Engineer) a. RESOLUTION - WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT TO RELOCATE TW~ UTILITY POLES OUTSIDE THE SUBDIVISION BOUNDARY This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Engineer Lippitt reported that on May 26, 1982, the Utility Company requested, on behalf of the developers of Peppertree Estates, that the requirement to relocate two utility poles outside the subdivision boundary be waived. Mr. Lippitt presented a plat of the area noting the location of the poles and stated that the waiver of the undergrounding requirement is justified since moving the poles to a point just outside the subdivision would not eliminate any poles, and therefore, not materially improve the appearance. Inasmuch as the adjacent property owners refuse to give San Diego Gas and Electric Company an easement, the facts support the necessary findings of Section 15.32.070 as required for the waiver. Mr. Carl Lower, Manager of Planning, SDG&E, commented that the change is very minimal and the cost to move the pole a few feet would give no improved visual impact which a conversion is designed to do - this was recognized 'early in the game' and t'he7 designed the job in a way they felt would be reasonable. They-are now asking the City to consider this proposal. Mr. Lower added that if they must straddle the property line -'. in order to meet the overhead easement outside the subdivision in the underground rights inside the subdivision within a few inches, they would have to build a structure that would be more cumbersome and would have a bigger visual impact than what is there right now. They would, therefore, prefer leaving the poles just inside the subdivision boundary. * "As per minutes of 2-17-83, Councilman Scott's vote should have been an absention." City Council Meeting .. -4- July 27, 1982 Mr. Jack Nakawatase, representing ADMA, the developers, 4398 Bonita Road, said he concurred with the staff's report and recommended the request for the waiver. Speaking against the request were: Lawrence Lassman, 471 Jacaranda Drive; Ben Layton, 430 Jacaranda Drive; Aaron Mannis, 446 Jacaranda Drive. In summary, their concerns were: (1) would like to know exactly where the road will go before this waiver is approved; (2) developer could underground the pole on Layton's property for as little as $2500; (3) hold this in abeyance until the Council consider the final map which will give the residents more time to look at this request; (4) Dr. Layton concerned with his prescriptive rights; (5) the pole relocation may have to cross Layton's cesspool and leech lines; (6) the traffic safety should be given serious consideration. Council discussion ensued with staff answering questions pertaining to the time element involved in a deferral versus a waiver; location of guide wires; cost of undergrounding the poles; residents' not concerned with the pole on the south boundary but are questioning the relocation of the west pole; staff has not set a time when the final map will be ready for Council consideration. Mr. Nakawatase remarked that the developers want consideration of the waiver this evening inasmuch as this problem has to be solved before the final map can be presented to Council. He added that similar delays have incurred due to the residents' objections to the drainage proposals and that all of the delays are costing the developer money. There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) continue public hearing for two weeks and request staff to proceed with the processing of plan checks of the final map and make an ~arn:est request that the developer and Dr. Layton get together to see if there is some mutually agreeable resolution to the problem, Discussion of the motion: Council asked if the roadway could be set within the next two weeks; assess the safety of the pole that might be remaining; the motion includes a reopening of the hearing and its continuance; clarification of the motion: there may be a chance for the developer and Dr. Layton to Work out an agreement whereby the necessity of having the pole anywhere on the property will be eliminated by extending the undergrounding; City Clerk to notify these people when the final map is to be considered by Council. RECESS at 9:20 p.m. to 9:35 p.m. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS 7. RESOLUTION 10954 - APPROVING CONTRACT FOR SERVICE WITH ANTHONY CIOTTI FOR 1982-83 (Community Development Director) The City of Chula Vista has been contracting with Mr. Ciotti for service as Housing Rehabilitation Administrator since January 1977. The proposed contract enumerates his duties and also establishes the Rehabilitation Consultant's reporting responsibilities to the Community Development Director in order to make clear the Consuttant's account- ability for his time under contract. The monthly compensation is $1,577.00. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. City Council Meeting -5- July 27, 1982 8. RESOLUTION 10955 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH EAST COUNTY COUNCIL OF AGING FOR SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM (Community Development Director) On May 4, 1982, the Council approved submission of the Block Grant application for FY1982-83 including the $20,000 funding of a Shared Housing Program. Subsequently, the Council directed staff to report further on the anticipated effectiveness of the proposed program. After further research, staff has prepared the agreement for Council's approval. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILWOMAN McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION 10956 - APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH MAINSTEM, INC. (Director of Public Works Operations) The Mainstem Management Information System is an invaluable management and maintenance tool for the City's vehicle fleet. It supplies direct information about vehicles and vehicle systems, and is used by the Shop Superintendent in making everyday decisions that increase the productivity of the maintenance facility. The resolution renews the Mainstem contract for a 12-month period ending June 30, 1983 and is identical to the FY81-82 contract except with a 5.5% price increase. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION 10957 - ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EAST "H" STREET IN THE CITY (City Engineer) On April 7, 1982, the City Engineer received the sealed bids. The scope of the project consists of constructing surface improvements on a newly-graded portion of East "H" Street about 1.8 miles long between existing subdivison (I-805 and Otay Lakes Road). The project includes subgrade preparation, asphalt concrete pavement, process mis- cellaneous base, curb and gutter, guard rail, guard markers and AC berm. The recom- mendation is that the City Council appropriate $586,198 from the unappropriated balances of various funds and accept bids and award the contract to Daley Corporation in the amount of $516,698. City Engineer Lippitt said staff is working with Watts to get them to improve their portion of "H"Street so that when this particular project is completed, there will be a connection to 1-805. An assessment engineer hired by Watts will be making a presen- tation to the Council next week asking for Council's consideration to establish such a district. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 11. RESOLUTION 10958 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ROHR INDUSTRIES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION REGARDING THE SLIPLINING OF WALNUT AVENUE SEWER BETWEEN G AND J STREETS (City Engineer) The City will advertise for bids in the next several weeks for the sliplining of the Walnut Avenue sanitary sewer between G and J Street. Approximately 3,880 lineal feet of sliplining will be installed. The construction of this project requires the con- tractor to go onto Rohr's property in order to slipline the existing sewer. City Council Meeting -6- July 27, 1982 (Item #11 Continued) RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION 10959 - APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD (City Engineer) Since 1976, the City has been negotiating with the Sweetwater Union High School District to participate in a joint project for the installation of street improvements within the northerly half of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to their Hilltop Junior High School site. On April 23, 1981, the Board of Trustees for the district approved participation. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR SEWER CONNECTION OF PROPOSED CONDOMINIUMS AT 345 "K" STREET (City Engineer) Mayor Cox noted that the property owner was not notified that this item was to be considered this evening. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue this matter for one week. 14. RESOLUTION 10960 - APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND OPERATION OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (Assistant City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation) The proposed agreement with Mr. Warburton is for a term of five years beginning on August 1, 1982 and ending July 31, 1987. Key provisions cover (1) revenue to the City; (2) replacement of powered golf carts; (3) Pro Shop cart storage area and driving range; (4) termination provisions. Assistant City Manager Asmus presented a detailed report of the agreement noting that the City will receive $7,200 the first year in revenues and that this amount could be exceeded if the percentage factor is applied to the monthly gross and the product of that calculation exceeds the minimum monthly rent of $600. Because of the Consumer Price Index provision, the minimum annual rent during the second through the fifth year of the agreement should exceed the $7,200. Cliff Roland, 1100 Industrial Boulevard, Chula Vista, indicated he was not totally satisfied with the agreement; however, it should have been done on January 1, 1982. The City would have realized $4200 in revenues for this past six month period of time. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 14A. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION 10961 - ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO City Attorney Lindberg submitted the resolution to accept the quitclaim deed from the County for the buildings at Davidson and Fig Avenues (former court building and the health facility). City Council Meeting -7- July 27, 1982 (Item 14A Continued) RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 15. ORDINANCE 1994 AMENDING SECTION 19.14.583 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY DEALING WITH THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE APPEAL PROCEDURE - FIRST READING (City Attorney) This amendment deletes the statement that a simple majority of a quorum of the Planning Commission may act on an appeal of a decision of the Design Review Committee. MSUC (McCANDLISS/MOORE) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. CONTINUED MATTERS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 16. REPORT ON ASSESSMENTS FOR TOWN' CENTRE I STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR 1982/83 (Continued from 7/20/82 meeting) (City Engineer) a.RESOLUTION 10962 ORDERING CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING FACILITIES TO BE MAINTAINED ANY LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR FY 1982-83 (THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN E AND G STREETS) City Engineer Lippitt noted the Council's direction at the last meeting to look at the district as far as when the landscaping and lights will beinstalled and toward a 50% reduction for those properties in the new project (assessments). Mr. Lippitt said he met with all parties involved. The contract is expected to be completed prior to Thanksgiving; therefore, staff felt the 50% cut in assessment was not justified and that 40% cut would be more appropriate. As to the reserves, the City put up $14,200 to pay the bills for six months and for prior landscaping. As of June 30, the fund balance was $16,500. Mr. Lippitt said his recommendation is to (1) pay back $8000 to the Redevelopment Agency and (2) retain $8500 in reserve for next year. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to approve the staff's report and recommendation - amending the resolution to include the 40% reduction in assessments. RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading ofthe text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 17. LETTER REGARDING WATER RUNOFF FROM STARLIGHT CENTER - ROBERT GHILONI (City Engineer) Mr. Ghiloni related the history of the problems he has had with flooding of his property due to grading permit issued in 1971 for uncontrolled fill of a playground (Starlight Center - 1280 Nolan Avenue). Mr. Ghiloni declared that (1) the plans(Starlight) were not adhered to; (2) property was not compacted properly; (3) it was not supervised properly; (3) there is a drain approximately 135 feet from the northwest boundary on Oneida - the map calls for it to be 100 feet; (4) it also calls for a perimeter elevation of 288 on the northerly and westerly side of the property with a one-half percent slope to the drain; (5) approximately 62'to 65' of the westerly boundary heading south there was a dip 16 ½ inches below the top of the drain - the water from this area came onto his property; (6) suffered severe damage from the past 4 or 5 rainstorms. MSUC (McCandliss/Soott) to refer this to staff for a full report to why the requirement City Council Meeting -8- July 27, 1982 (Item #17 continued) was not met and that this be brought back in three weeks with a plan for the solution to the grading problem and the report should also contain some history as to how this occurred and how it developed - from the City's standpoint. 18. REPORT ON'REQUEST TO WAIVE OR REDUCE POOL CHARGES FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PRACTICE AND COMPETITION (Director of Parks and Recreation) In response to theelimination of funding for various sports activities, a group of con- cerned parents have formed the Greater Sweetwater District High School Sports Foundation, Inc. It is their intention to solicit monies for the specific purpose of funding athletic teams and providing coaching and facilities for those sports which have been eliminated. Chairman of this Board is Mrs. Joy Sheresh and she requested (a) City to donate the total cost of providing the pool facilities and staff for the high school water polo and swim teams; and (b) donate a portion of the cost for these teams. Due to the revenue shortfall in the City's Park and Recreation Department, the Director is recommending that the charges for the use of the pool and lifeguards not be waived. Council discussion followed with staff answering questions pertaining to the cost of the chemicals put into the pool, the maintenance of the pools, hours that the pools are open to the public, cost per hour for the lifeguards, and the suggestion that perhaps qualified lifeguards could be found under the Volunteer Program. Mrs. Sheresh, 688 Robert Avenue, explained that there are 40 boys involved in this sport and if they were all to individually pay for using the pool for 3-3/4 hours, it would come to $40.00; however, the City is charging $60.00. MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) given assurances that they (the Foundation) could provide the lifeguards and have qualified lifeguards d~ hand, the $5.50 lifeguard fee be waived. 19. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER a. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) for a Closed Door Session to talk about salary negotiations. b. Item for Thursday's Conference (July 29) - Resolution adopting the FY1982/83 Budget. c. City Manager Cole submitted his resignation effective December 31, 1982. The Mayor and the City Council noted this with regret and commented on Mr. Cole's excellent and dedicated work in the City. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS 20. REPORT ON GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BUILDING (Director of Parks & Recreation) At the June 8, 1982 meeting, Council authorized staff to pursue acquisition of the County land at the junction of Central and Sweetwater Road as a possible site for relocating the Golf Course Maintenance Building presently located on Bonita Road. Action has been started to acquire this property. Staff has also developed a plan for modifying the maintenance facility and submitted cost estimates to the Council. The recommendation of the Director of Parks & Recreation is to approve the renovation plan and authorize staff to negotiate funding for the renovation with the ADMA company. City Council Meeting -9- July 27, 1982 (Item #20 continued) Councilman Malcolm noted the cost estimates for moving and renovating the building. He felt no money should be spent renovating a building that will be forced to be relocated in time (due to street widening). Mayor Cox commented that the widening of the road would not necessitate moving the building. MS (Scott/McCandliss) to accept the staff's recommendation. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilman Moore moved to file the report and due nothing except proper managerial improvements in the area (which have already started to take place). The motion died for lack of second. Mr. Jack Nakawatase, representing the ADMA Company, stated he was disappointed with the staff's report; that ADMA will not contribute to 'beautifying' the structure; and that they are sticking to their deadline of August 15, 1982 for the relocation of the facility. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: (Moore/Cox) for staff to continue to negotiate with the developer, ADMA Company, with the potential of relocating the building. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Moore, Malcolm, Cox Noes: Councilmen Scott, McCandliss Absent: None Councilman Scott left the meeting at this time. Discussion followed regarding the 'absol,ute! deadline of August 15 to relocate the building. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to reconsider the motion. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to file this request. 21. REPORT ON REQUEST TO STAGE A 5 AND IOK RUN IN THE BAY STREET MARINA AREA (Director of Parks and Recreation) Randolph, Alexander and Smith, Property Management Company, has requested authorization tO conduct a 5 and a lO kilometer race between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on August 14, 1982 in the "J" Street Marina area. Staff recommended approval. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to accept the report. 22. MAYOR'S REPORT a. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to appoint Kevin O'Neill to the Design Review Committee. b. In answer to Mayor Cox's question, City Attorney Lindberg stated that the issue of the all-mail ballot has not been resolved. At this point, he has not seen the Court's opinion and it is not know whether or not San Diego will appeal the decision. City Council Meeting -lO- July 27, 1982 22. Mayor's Report (Continued) c. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to be sent to Imperial Beach and National City thanking them for their cooperation in offering their recreational facilities for the Girls Softball Tournament to be held on August 17 to 21, 1982. d. Mayor Cox reported that he and Councilwoman McCandliss met with representatives of the Bonita/Sunnyside Fire District. That Board will meet on July 28 to dis- cuss the options proposed by the City. e. Mayor Cox announced that Hartson's Ambulance Company may locate in Fire Station #1 in Bonita. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for the City Manager to prepare a letter to be addressed to the Fire Protection District requesting their cooperation in locating Hartson's Ambulance within their existing Station #1. f. MSUC (Cox/Moore)-to take a position in support of the Blatt Reorganization. (LAFCO will consider this on August 2, 1982). g. Mayor Cox said he received a letter from Mr. R. Rogers concerning the problem of bicycle riding on the sidewalk in the 600 block of H Street. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer this to staff for investigation and report back to City Council. h. MSUC(Cox/Moore) for an update an the~traff~c signal. fo~Boni~a Road and Allen School Road is in conjunction with the warrant system and also get a current traffic count (within the next few weeks) to be used as a reference point after H Street opens up to see if there has been any significant traffic improvement in the traffic once H Street opens up. i. Mayor Cox noted the deadline to be met in submitting Charter amendments for the November ballot. City Attorney Lindberg stated he would have these ready for Council's consideration on Thursday, July 29, 1982. j. In view of the fact that Councilman Scott left the meeting, the Mayor, with the concurrence of the Council, postponed the Closed Door Session to the Council Conference. ADJOURNMENT at 11:10 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 29, 1982 at 4:00 p.m. and to August 3, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. ennie M. Fulasz~,~C, City~l~