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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1990/10/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA Tuesday, October 2, 1990 Council Chambers 4:07 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Malcolm, McCandliss, Moore, Nader, and Mayor Cox ALSO PKESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk 2. PLEDGE OF .AU.RGIANCE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None submitted. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Oathof Office: TownCenn'eProjectAreaCommittee: OathofofficewasgiventoPhilipE. Hoffman by Deputy City Clerk Soderquist. Blue Ribbon Housing Element Committee: Jim Bliesner, Allredo Ybarra, Judy Johnson, Steve Doyle, Ken Baumgarter (alternate), William Hauf, George T. Druer (alternate), Robert Santos, Douglas E. Buie (alternate), Joe Casillas, Nan Myers, Maggie Helton - Oath of office was continued to a future meeting. CONSENT CAI.RNDAR (Items pulled: 9, llA &llB, 13, and 16) BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CAI .RNDAR OIq~Eg, ED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously with Councilman Malcolm abstaining on Item #6. 5. WRITI'EN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Resignation from the Montgomery Comrntlltity Planning Committee and the Southwestern Project Area Committee - Fred Creveling. It is recommended that Mr. Crevelin{s resignation be accepted with regret and that a letter of appreciation be sent. b. letter of concern regarding scheduling of buses to and from Bonita and Southwestern College - Doris E. Odenthal. 4604 Villas Drive, Bonita, California 92002. It is recommended that the matter be referred to the transit coordinator with direction that he communicate with the writer in an attempt to explain the rationale for the schedule. /~/~' c. Requesting waiver of Business License Fees - John Tortes Serrato, Politur Publications, # 1033 Calle Revolution Altos, Tiajuana, Mexico. It is recommended that Mr. Serrato's request for a refund of his $50.00 be denied. Continued from the 8/21/90 meeting. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 2 d. Letter of concern regarding l~actor trailers and refueling station on southwest corner of Hilltop and Orange Su'eets - It is recommended that the matter be referred to staff and staff be directed to take whatever action they feel is appropriate to alleviate as much of the problem as possible. /4~/ 6. ORDINANCE 2397 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS (second reading and adoption) - The proposed procedural ordinance amends Section 1003.0 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California to enable the City to finance the purchase and acquisition of improvements completed after the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and public heating. Specific provisions for implementing the proposed ordinance are outlined in a City Council policy. Staff recommends Council place ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Public Works) Councilman Malcolm abstained from voting to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest. 7. ORDINANCE 2398 ADOPTING THE SALT CRRRK RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT (P-C) PRE-ZONING (second reading and adootion) - Staff recommends Council place ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Planning) 8. ORDINANCE 2399 AMF2,1DING CHAPTER 19.22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING ROAD AND EASEMENT WIDTH REQLrI~ THAT SERVE PANHANDLE OR FLAT LOTS (second reading and adoption) - Staff recommends Council place ordinance on second reading and adoption. (Director of Planning) ,q:~..' V 9. ORDINANCE 2400 ADDING CHAPTER 2.29 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMI I-rEE (first reading) - At the 6/7/90 Council meeting, Council discussion of the Charter Review Commircee's recommendation for Charter amendments for the ballot for 1990 included a referral to review and comment on whether or not the Charter Review Committee should be recognized by ordinance or Charter. The proposed ordinance recognizes the Charter Review Committee and establishes it as a regular standing advisory committee to the City Council. Staff recommends Council place ordinance on first reading. (City Attorney) Pulled from Consent CalandaY. City Attorney Boogaard stated the ordinance distributed to Council differed in how the initial terms are decided. At the request of staff, the ordinance was changed to appoint terms by consensus, Charter requires terms to be drawn by lot. Mayor Cox questioned the initial assignment of terms as it was his interpretation that if an appointee had two years or less on their initial term, they would then be allowed to serve two additional full terms. City Attorney Boogaard responded that the Charter only addressed unexpired terms. There is no similar provision to an initial term of two years or less. It was his opinion that Council had the authority to grant initial appointees two additional full terms. This authority is included in the revised ordinance presented to Council for review and would be for an appointee to a new board or commission only. This authority is not in the CulturaI Arts ordinance, but will be brought back for Council review. Councilman Malcolm felt dual commissionships should be allowed and questioned whether the exclusion dealt only with Charter commissions. He noted the difficulty in obtaining volunteers to serve on the various Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 3 board, commissions, and committees. He felt there should be a provision that would not allow a hold-over in perpetuity and that the Council should not be allowed to violate the Charter by non-action. City Attorney Booguard replied that because the Charter Review Committee had a special place in governing the distribution of power in a city, there should not be any potential conflicts of interest. It was not his intent to include this provision for other boards, commissions, or committees. Mr. Campbell, Chain'nan of the Charter Review Committee, stated he had not seen the ordinance presented to Council. They were pleased to see the staff recommendation, the Committee felt this would grant them the air of authenticity. MSUC CMalcolrn/McCandliss) remove the prohibition of dual commissionships from the revised ordinance, page 2, paragraph B3. Councilman Moore questioned page 6, paragraph D, requiring four members for a quorum and requiring one meeting per month. City Attorney Boogaard responded that the revised ordinance requires the Charter Review Committee to meet four times a year. The first meeting must be held seven months prior to a November election. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to refer the revised ordinance to the Charter Review Committee for review and cornmenL 10. RESOLUTION 15877 ADOPTING PREHMINARY REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSAL BY SDG&E FOR A NEW POWER PLANT IN CHULA VISTA - On 9/4/90, Council approved a resolution adopting the preliminary report to the California Energy Commission regarding the proposal by SDG&E for a new power plant in Chula Vista, but requested that the Executive Summary thereof contain a reference to Councfl's heightened concern over the environmental risks associated with marine tankering. The resolution, specifically in Section 3, has been revised to reflect the Council's cbncerns. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Attorney) 7~3,,~ t ll.X. REPORT EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES - The report presents an overview of the costs and implementation schedule for an expanded residential curbside recycling program to be effective in January 1991 per previous Council direction during 4/26/90 Conference on recycling. Staff recommends Council accept the report. (City Manager) Pulled from Consent Calendar. Stephanie Popek, Principal Management Assistant, stated the notice of intent to grant a franchise is for the curbside recycling program only and the resolution sets a public hearing on October 16th. A community meeting will be held on October 8th to allow the public to hear "plain talk" about recycling, costs, etc. Those in attendance at that meeting will be encouraged to attend the public hearing to express their opinions. Councilman Nader questioned whether the City had explored the possibility of utilizing prison labor and any effects that would have on the costs. He also questioned what information would be disseminated to the public regarding recycling and the costs involved (including costs involved if recycling is not done). Ms. Popek responded that Councilman Nader was referring to the resource recovery program. At the present time the City is discussing a program for plastics with the prison. If it is entered into, the City would be able to participate at no further costs because the cost of picking up plastics is already factored in. The franchise Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 4 is to run parallel with the refuse collection franchise, which expires in 1992, with two five year renewable options. An additional clause has been added in the recycling portion to indicate that recycling services are to be considered severable. City Manager Goss responded that staff would try to convey the importance of recycling now versus the costs involved in the future regarding the sighting of a new landfill, etc. Councilwoman McCandliss felt the pilot program had been very successful and that recycling had gained public acceptance. She requested an explanation on how Laidlaw would tap into the secondary market, how strong those markets were, and if there was anything the City could do to enhance the market. Mr. Purvis, representing Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc., responded that Laidlaw did not receive revenue for from the firm taking the paper products, but it did reduce the amount of waste taken to the landfill. As a national company, Laidlaw has contracts with companies that guarantee to take the materials. They will also look at two or three local markets to see if they can take all the materials here from the truck and then market the recyclables. The prison program will also be reviewed for plastics. Councilman Moore noted this was only a first step which would result in a 5-7% reduction in waste taken to the landfill. The State has mandated that it be reduced by a much larger percent within specific time frames. Ms. Popek replied that the mandate is to reduce waste by 25% by 1995 and 50% by 2000. This means that the City must actively move into two additional areas which are: 1) yard waste (composting), 2) paper Collice and commercial), and 3) multi-family housing recycling. Teresa Aland, 1433 Nacion Avenue, Chula Vista, California, representing Mother Aland, stated she was in the process of making Mother Aland a non-profit organization. She agreed with the expansion of the curbside program but questioned the issuance of a franchise to Laidlaw for recycling. She stated that other trash haulers were operating recycling programs under an amendment to their franchises and she felt it would be premature of Council to grant this franchise. City Attorney Boogaard replied this would be an addendum to the existing franchise which adds a section 21 to a 20 section agreement. Mayor Cox stated the Kesolution was only to set notice for a public hearing regarding the intent to consider granting a franchise for recycling services to Laidlaw Waste Systems, Inc. Ms. Aland stated she was an applicant for the County recycling TAP grant and felt she was at a disadvantage due to the timing of this franchise. If successfial with the grant application she would compost the kitchen and yard waste. Ms. Popek responded that yard waste or green material was not included in the franchise or the curbside materials. It is anticipated that the City will work toward that program within the next eighteen months. B. RESOLUTION 15878 NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER GRANTING A FRANCHISE FOR RECYCLING SERVICES TO LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SETtING A PUBLIC HEARING - Staff recommends approval of the resolution and set a public hearing.. (City Manager) Pulled from Consent Calendar. REPORT AND RESOLLrHON 15878 OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 5 12. RESOLUTION 15879 APPROVING AGRF2MEa'VF WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT RF. IATING TO SAILING AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES - The contract would enable the City to receive $50,000 in funding from the Port District for sailing events and related promotional activities which will attract the public to the Chula Vista Bayfront, enhance tourism and economic development, and promote recreation on South San Diego Bay and the Chula Vista Bayfront. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Deputy City Manager Thomson) /q~;~ 13. RESOLUTION 15880 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF AGREFAIENT WITH HARTSON MEDICAL SERVICES TO NATIONAL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS ~ Hartson Medical Services, which provides Chula Vista with Basic and Advanced Life Support Ambulance service, is requesting assignment of their contract to National Medical Transportation Network (NMTN). Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) Pulled from Consent Calendar. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned whether the training standards, service, basic level of assignment, procurement procedures, etc. would remain the same. Lyman Christopher, Director of Finance, stated the agreement was the same, as well as personnel, facilities, equipment, etc. Up to this date, the service from Hartson's had been satisfactory and without subsidy. After review, staff is confident that the senrice will remain the same. Staff is also asking for a personal guarantee from the two principals of the firm, which will provide additional security regarding the performance of the ambulance service. City Attorney Boogaard replied that dissipation of ownership by transfer of stock will not be allowed without the approval of Council. RESOLUTION 15880 OFFEKED BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION 15881 APPROVING THE 1989-90 GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR SLIBMITYAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT * The Grantee Performance Report provides detailed information on the use of Community Development Block Grant funds, including the progress achieved and status of funds. The City is required to submit this report to HUD on an annual basis. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) 15. RESOLUTION 15882 AFFIRMING THE TRIAL TRAFFIC REGULATION FOR THE 35 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON ANITA STREET BETWEEN FRONTAGE ROAD AND THIRD AVENUE - On 2/8/90, a trial traffic regulation establishing a speed limit of 35 mph on Anita Street between Frontage Road and Third Avenue was implemented. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 16. RESOLUTION 15883 TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ALL FOUR LEGS OF THE I~ECTION OF HILLTOP DRIVE AND NAPLES 51 REET TO PROVIDE FOR -THE INSTALLATION OF LEFT TURN LANES - At the Council meeting of 8/7/90, Mr. Robert Vegas (1108 Hilltop Drive) objected to the removal of parking in front of his home resulting from the proposed installation of left.turn lanes. Staff was directed to prepare a report on this matter. The resolution would prohibit parking on all four legs of the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Naples Street for the purpose of creating space for the installation of left turn lanes. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 6 Approximately 150 fee of red curbing for each approach will be required. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Pulled from Consent Calendar. }~3'83 Hal Rosenberg, Traffic Engineer, informed Council that Mr. Vega was the only resident contacted regarding tonight's meeting. All other residents were contacted when the proposed prohibition was presented to the Safety Commission. Mr. Vega was the only resident expressing his opposition to the proposal. \ Roberto Vega, 1108 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, California, stated his family had several vehicles and would be adversely impacted if curbside parking was eliminated in front of his home. He did not feel there was sufficient traffic turning left to warrant the installation of left-turn lanes. Councilman Malcolm questioned the number of left hand movements heading north on Hilltop and turning left on Naples. Mr. Rosenberg replied that during the peak time from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. showed 38 vehicles turning left. Those vehicles impede the 304 cars in the through lane, which is a high value in comparison to other intersections throughout the City without left turn lanes. The current level of service at the intersection is "D", with the left turn pockets, it would improve to an "A" rating. RESOLUTION 15883 OFFtLRED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. 17. RESOLLrrlON 15884 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH BASMACIYAN-DARNRtJ. INC. {BDI) TO PREPARE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLANS AT THE l-S RAMP INTERSECTION WITH PALOMAR ~iKEET AND THE 1-805 RAMP I~ECTION WITH OTAYVAI .l.Ey ROAD - The City has recently approved an agreement with --/ CalTrans for traffic signal improvements at the I-5 and Palomar Street ramp intersections. CalTrans has agreed to share the cost for the construction of the signals plus associated ramp improvements providing the City provides signal design plans. Additionally, CalTrans has identified the ramp improvements at 1-805 and Otay Valley Road as a safety project. These needed improvements at 1-805 and Otay Valley Road ramps will be financed by the State and the City on an equal basis in the same manner as I-5 and Palomar Street ramp improvements. In order to expedite the scheduling for 1-805 and Otay Valley Road, staff recommends approval of the resolution and that the traffic consulting firm of BDI be retained to prepare both traffic signal plans. (Director of Public Works) 18.A. RESOLUTION 15885 APPROVINGFINALMAPANDSUBDMSIONIMPROVEMENTAGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGRRRMENT FOR CI-IUI/k VISTA TRACT 883, EASTLAKE GRE~-NS UNIT 2 - On 7/25/89, Council approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract 88-3, EastLake Greens. The Final Map for Unit 2 within said subdivision is now before Council for approval. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Councilman Malcolm stated the issue of the golf course had not been settled for EastLake Greens and questioned what was being done. George Krempl, Deputy City Manager, responded that they were in the process of applying for a conditional use permit for the golf course and the issue would have to be setfled prior to occupancy of the homes. B. RESOLUTION 15886 APPROVING AN AGBRRMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER OF EASTLAKE GREENS UNIT 2 SUBDM SION NEEDED TO SATISFY TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NUMBER 30 AND 31 - Staff recommends approval' of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) /q3Y~; /': Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 7 19. RESOLUTION 15887 APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF $4,500 FROM THE PROPOSITION 111 GAS TAX REVENUES FOR TRAINING ENGINEFALrNG STAFF ON THE USE OF THE IMS PAVEMENT MANAGFAMENT SYSTEM - Engineering staff is in need of additional training in the operation of the pavement management software program and in the interpretation of its results. Said need has resulted from rotation of Engineering staff, and from changes in the program software operations and date interpretation. According to Infrastructure Management Services (IMS), the cost for providing this training is $4,500, Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Requires 4/5's vote. 20. RESOLUTION 15888 AC(FAxI'ING GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE TO EXPAND THE QWL PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING $73,325 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF GENERAL FUND - The City of Chula Vista Quality of Work Life Program has been awarded a one-year grant from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Office of Labor-Management Grant Programs. The City is one of sixteen national recipients. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Co- Chairs of QWL City-Wide Steering Committee) Requires 4/5's vote. * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCF~ 21. PUBLIC HFARING CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE OF BUSINF~S LICENSE TAX FOR MULTIUSER HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES - In accordance with the State of California's Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Section 25173.S the City is proposing to set the business license tax for multiuser hazardous waste facilities at 10% of the facility's gross receipts for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste, excluding gross receipts derived from reeycIing hazardous wastes or from the treatment of infectious wastes. Staff recommends Council place ordinance on first reading. (Director of Finance) ORDINANCE 2401 AMENDING THE CITYS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES TO ADD SECTION 5.04.145 'RATES-FOR OFFSITE, MULTIUSER HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES" (first readinK) This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Lyman Christopher, Director of Finance, stated the purpose of the State law was two fold: 1) to provide the cities with economic motivation to allow hazardous waste facilities to operate with the boundaries of cities, and 2) to encourage hazardous waste facilities to do more recycling as the law exempts recycled materials from the tax. Therefore, the staff recommended that the Business License Tax be amended. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilwoman McCandliss questioned the notification list for the public hearing. Mr. Christopher replied that the President and Operations Manager of Appropriate Technologies were notified by letter. He also spoke to the Operations Manager by telephone to verify receipt of the notice. The County of San Diego was also notified. Mayor Cox stated he had been contacted by John Woodard from Supervisor Bilbray's office to inform Council that the County did not have a position on the propo,sal. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 8 ) Councilman Malcolm felt the proposed increase was most appropriate as the City had incurred additional costs due to the location of the facility within the City. Councilman Moore agreed that the fee would offset costs to the City and hoped that any additional revenues could provide new equipment and training for the Fire Department. Councilman Nader also felt the increase would help to provide extra services for the City. ORDINANCE 2401 OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MALCOLM, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS 22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Bud Pocklington, 656 Clover Place, Chula Vista, California, representing Sweetwater Water District, informed Council that the water main break was now 40 feet of pipe, not the original 20 feet. It is anticipated that the earliest the repairs can be completed will be Tuesday. He felt this emergency showed the vulnerability of the south bay area with only one major water pipe. b. Captain Chuck Wood, representing the South Bay Jail facility, gave the Council an update of the changes made in security, noted that the population had also been decreased and that they have instituted , an on-going security and training program. He felt security at the facility was now sufficient '/~B~ Captain Wood was congratulated by the Council for addressing the issues and handling the situation in such an expeditious manner. . 23. ITEMS PUI.I.RD FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 9, 11A & B, 13, and 16) Minutes will reflect the published agenda order. 24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Felt the recent water line break demonstrated the vulnerability of the area due to only one water line. He felt the City needed to formulate a plan for emergency water supply. 25. MAYOWS REPORT(S) a. ORDINANCE 2402 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2.30.020 AND 2.30.060 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO NINE MFA~ERS (first reading) REi/ISRD ORDINANCE 2402 PLACED ON FIRST READING BY COUNCILWOMAN MCCANDLISS, reading of the text was waived. MSUC (Malcolm/Cox) to delete the prohibition of dual comminsionships from Ordinance 2402, page 2, line 4. Minutes October 2, 2990 Page 9 MSUC (Malcolm/McCandliss) to include in Ordinance 2402 a ma~mum hold-over of six months. VOTE ON ORDINANCE 2402 AS AIVIFANDED: approved unanimously. b. Ratificaljon of appointlnents to Boards, Commissious and Connnittees: Economic Development Commission - Continued from 9/25/90 meeting. Councilwoman McCandliss requested that the appointments to the Economic Development Commission be continued for one week. Resource Conservation Commission - John Kracha MSUC (Cox/Nader) to appoint Mr. John Kracha to the Resource Conservation Connnission. /,~tt~ c. The Port Commission has taken action to begin the RFP process for development of the south end of the harbor. They envision a restaurant and a 125-200 unit hotel. d. Acknowledged Councilman Malcolm in se~ing up a tour for the State Controller ro see the UC Chula Vista site that is being provided by the Baldwin Company. e. LAFCO had approved the annexation petition for the Telegraph Canyon Road annexation and also some additional land on Orange Avenue, which encompasses 71 acres. f. Complimented staff, the Chula Vista Marina, Sara ALkison, and the Chamber of Commerce for a successful Harbor Days. g. Informed the public of the Arruro Barrios 10K race to be held on October 21st. There will be a press conference on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Jake's. 26. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Moore: I. Procedure for recruitment of Youth Commission applicants. It is suggested that the Youth Commissioner who resigns shall send a copy of their resignation letter to the appropriate parry at each high school (either Dean of Students or ASB President). During the school year, the Dean of Students or ASB President should have an ongoing recruitment program to encourage their students to apply for positions in the Youth Commission. When the resignation letter is received, the school will forward the applications to the City Council office for review and consideration for appointment. ]q~.,/j' MS (MooreAVlcCandliss) to direct the City Manger to pursue the intents of the proposal as it pertains to staff and school liaison establishment for replacement of candidates in a routine manner. Councilman Nader felt the policy was good but that the City should consider doing even more regarding recruitment. He would like to have the staff liaison visit the government classes or run an announcement in the student bulletin regarding vacancies on the Commission. If a school official is utilized, it should be understood that they are a supplemenE to the process not the screening process. He also felt those students attending private schooIs should be made aware of the Commission. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 10 ) lI. Referred to the single-family residence that had been utilized as a special care facility. The facility has now been closed and the empty unit must be treated as a typical single-family dwelling unit. That unit has been modified with a sprinkler system, every bedroom has an exterior door, etc. He expressed his concern over the value of the unit now and whether it would be utilized in the future by another special care facility. If the State is going to require that it be treated as a single-family residence, it should remain so strucmrally. MSUC 0Moore/McCandliss) to direct staff to establish liaison with the local State representative to see if changes can be made to insure that a single-family residence stays that way. Councilwoman McCandliss requested that staff contact the State to see if another special care facility will be assigned to the unit. b. Councilwoman McCandliss: Questioned the status of the referral requesting that the Police Report break out the number of vehicles stolen in Chula Vista and the number of those vehicles recovered in Chula Vista. c. Councilman Nader: Referred to the red curbing in front of Mr. Vega's home and the lack of action taken by the City regarding the problems with the special care facility. He felt that if neighborhood planning groups had been in place, the Council could have been furnished with input on these issues. He questioned when staff would be coming back with a response to the Council's referral. City Manager Goss responded that he would have to check with staff and report back to Council. d. Councilman Malcolm: I. Stated the picture of the City Council serving dinner at St. Vincent de Paul had appeared in eleven papers across the United States. I1. Expressed concern over the economic down turn of the economy and challenged the employees of the City to review procedures to see if the City can become more cost efficient and effective. ADJOURI'CMENT City Attorney Boogaard informed Council there was no need to meet in Closed Session and recommended that he be given the authority to reject the offer regarding pending litigation - County versus Rabin. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to authorize the City Attorney to reject the offer regarding pending litigation - County versus Rabin. AD2OURNMENT AT 6:20 P.M. to the Regular City Council meeting on October 9, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Minutes October 2, 1990 Page 11 Respectfully submitted, BEVERLYA. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk by: \ \ ' - _' ~'.".~ ~. -. - .~',- ~.'-, v.~ ~ Vicki C. Soderquis/:, Depu~ Gity Clerk