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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/03/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 11, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen presentl Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public ;~rks Robens, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer, APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried that the minutes of the meetings of February 2S and 26, 1975 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Miss Debbie COMMISSIONER Avery, member of the Youth Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PROCLAMATION - MUSIC Mayor Hamilton declared March 10 through IN OUR SCHOOLS WEEKS March 20, 1975, as "Music in Our Schools Weeks" in Chula Vista. Mr. Dick Slaker of the Chula Vista City Schools and Mr. Alex Pressutti of the Sweetwater Union High School District accepted the Procla- mation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Frederick A. R. Drew Mr. Drew spoke against the proposed Charter change 1275 Banner Avenue to be placed on the ballot for a full- Chula Vista time Mayor and the establishment of a Salary Setting Commission to determine the Mayor's salary. Mayor Hamilton e~01ained that the proposed Charter amendment would not a£fect his position or increase his salary. This amendment would take effect in 1977 when a new Mayor is elected. Paul Santoro ~. Santoro praised the accomplishments 1147 Napa of the new lessees of the Golf Course Chula Vista Restaurant and Bar and felt the Council should send the new owners an "atta-boy" letter promising support where feasible. City Council Meeting 2 March 11, 1975 Mr. Santoro spoke against the action taken at the last meeting whereby the Council unanimously granted free golf- ing privileges to the Chamber of Commerce for a Saturday morning golf tournament. He questioned the authority of the Council "to give away City funds," adding that the Chamber of Commerce should not be subsidized. Mr. Santoro then spoke as a member of the Environmental Control Commission in which he stated his personal views concerning the Environmental Impact Report on the proposed library. He raised several questions pertaining to tho sewer capacity, traffic, noise and the location of the building. He questioned the make-up of the Environmental Review Committee claiming that a member of the Environmental Control Commission should sit on this committee and review the reports. The Council members answered the ques- tions posed by Mr. Santoro. Councilman E§dahl indicated it would be advisable for the Council to meet with the Environmental Control Com- mission to review this report process. Motion for joint meeting It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that a joint meeting with the Environmental Control Com- mission be set for a Council Conference along with the Environmental Review Committee to review the whole process and to hear from the Environmental Control Commissioners their points of view regarding the process. Henry Isherwood Mr. Isherwood presented a petition to 4221 Bonita Road, Bonita the Council signed by over 80 people many of whom are senior citizens. The petition called attention to the ineq- uity of the two-tier system (green fees) relative to the Chula Vista Golf Course especially as it pertained to the senior citizens. Mr. Isherwood noted that San Diego, Oregon, Washington and Canada allow discounts only to their residents whereby Chula Vista allows the discount to anyone thereby crowding the course. City Council Meeting 3 March 11, 1975 Julius Skinner Mr. Skinner who also signed and cir- 534 Center Street, Chula Vista culated the petition, stated that they want to see the senior citizens in Chula Vista "get every consideration in the world." He questioned why he must pay $20.00 a month (he is 59) and senior citizens coming down from Canada pay $12.00 a month. They feel only the senior citizens from Chula Vista should be allowed to pay $12.00 a month. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried that the staff and Parks and Recreation Commission be directed to review the whole golf course price structure and also the problem of what the City's policy should be in waiving the fees - for what groups should the fees be waived. City Manager Cole stated the report will be ready for budget consideration. Motion for Mayor's letter It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a letter be drafted for the Mayor's signature requesting response to the Council's comments concerning the two-tier golf fee practice with the City of San Diego - pointing out that we are in the process of revising this City's structure. Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan referred to the letters 631 Carla Street under "Written Communications" from Chula Vista Bakersfield and Riverside County requesting support for a National Cemetery near their cities. Mr. Lathan said he is chaixman of the group that represents every veteran organizations in the State of California, and is working very closely with the Vetermn's Adminis- tration on this. There is a possibility that the cemetery could be located on the buffer zone at Miramar. Mr. Lathan asked that the Council take no action on the requests. Carol Smith Mrs. Smith introduced her class to the 87 F Street, Chula Vista Council. They are from the Chula Vista Adult School in the Parent Education Class. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the Council recess to Executive Session for personnel reasons. The Council recessed at 8:24 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m. City Council Meeting 4 March 11, 1975 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7661 - AB 123 requires County Assessors in each REQUESTING THE COUNTY county to provide cities with an estimate ASSESSOR TO PROVIDE AN of assessed valuation not later than May ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED 15 for the succeeding fiscal year (1975-76). VALUATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN This request must be made by the governing THE CITY FOR THE SUCCEEDING board of each jurisdiction. FISCAL YE/LR NOT LATER THAN MAY 15, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7662 - Portions of Interstate 5 right of way ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD consisting mainly of frontage roads and STOPS AND/OR THROUGH STREETS new construction were relinquished to IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA the City. During the construction phase of the freeway, special stops were inst~l~d at the intersections of Frontage and Palomar; Bay Boulevard and L Street; Bay Boulevard and J Street; Bay Boulevard and E Street; and Bay Boulevard and D Street. To retain their legality, it was recom- mended that these stop signs be added to Schedule II of the Traffic Code. RESOLUTION NO. 7663 - The contract work for the construction of ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS-- 8" sanitary sewer main and appurtenant BAY BOULEVARD SEWER BETWEEN structures has been completed by the con- "F" STREET AND "G" STREET tractor, Metro-Young, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and con- formance with the requirements of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 7664 - During the construction phase of the Inter- ESTABLISHING YIELD RIGHT OF state 5 Freeway, one yield sign was in- WAY ON BAY BOULEVARD AND "E" stalled by the State on Bay Boulevard at STREET IN THE CITY OF CHULA "E" Street. To retain its legality, it VISTA was recommended that this yield sign be added to Schedule XIII of the Traffic Code. RESOLUTION NO. 7665 - On February 18, 1975, (Resolution 7646), AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES the Council authorized Lane F. Cole, City OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE Manager and William J. Robens, Director APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS of Public Works, as the City's represen- FOR OBTAINING FINANCIAL tatives to sign for and accept combination ASSISTANCE of surplus Federal property over and under $2,500.00, under the provisions of Public Law 655, 84th Congress, which authorizes the donation of such property for civil defense purposes. A new resolution must now be executed to replace the old one which is now obsolete. City Council Meeting 5 March 11, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7666 - On February 18, 1975 by Resolution 7647, AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVES the Council authorized the City Manager OF THE CITY TO SIGN FOR AND to fulfill the requirements of State ACCEPT COMBINATION OF SURPLUS laws which require that applications and PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER documents for the purpose of obtaining $2500 financial assistance under the Federal Civil Defense Act must be executed by certain named persons. The format on that resolution is now obsolete and a new resolution must be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7667 - Larwin-San Diego, Inc., has completed all APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE requirements imposed by the Planning COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS Commission and City Council for the recor- IN ENCORE BONITA ESTATES dation of a final map of Encore Bonita SUBDIVISION Estates Subdivision. The developers have paid all required fees, posted all nec- essary bonds and have completed their portion of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 7668 - The final map of Encore Bonita Estates APPROVING MAP OF ENCORE Subdivision has been checked by the BONITA ESTATES SUBDIVISION, Engineering Division and found to be in ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE conformity with the tentative map approved PUBLIC LOTS A, B, AND C by the City Council on November 5, 1974. DEDICATED ON SAID MAP AND All bonds and executing agreements have ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE been submitted. Approval of the final CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE map includes the dedication of the ease- EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID ments for sewer and drainage purposes MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION in all private streets and Lots A, B, and C for park, recreational and open Space use, RESOLUTION NO. 7669 - E1 Rancho del Rey has completed all require- APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE ments imposed by the Planning Commission COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN and City Council for the recordation of a EL RANCHO DEL REY UNIT NO. 3 final map of this subdivision. The devel- WEST SUBDIVISION (PUC-74-2) opers have paid all required fees, posted all necessary bonds and have completed their portion of the Subdivision Improve- ment Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 7670 - The final map of this subdivision has been APPROVING MAP OF EL RJ2qCHO checked by the Engineering Division and DEL REY UNIT NO. 3 WEST found to be in conformity with the tenta- SUBDIVISION AND ACCEPTING tire map approved by the Council on ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC August 13, 1974. Approval of the final LOT 1 ON SAID MAP map includes the dedication to the City of Lot 1. Also dedicated is an easement over Lot 3 for open space, public utilities and other public uses. (End of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting 6 March 11, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7671 - It is necessary at this time for the DECLARING THAT REFERENDUM PETITIONS Council to take formal action on a CONTAINING MORE THAN THE REQUISITE resolution calling the election and NUMBER OF SIGNATURES HAVE BEEN the ordinance giving notice of the SUBMITTED REQUESTING TH£ RECISSION special election on the Plaza del Rey OF RESOLUTION NO. 7596 APPROVING referendum. THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF PLAZA DEL REY AMENDING The propositions will be listed as A PORTION OF THE GENERAL DEFELOPMENT Proposition A being the referendum pro- PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF EL RANCHO DEL posal and any other propositions which REY AND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL the City Council deems desirable to HAVING RECONSIDERED SAID RESOLUTION place on the ballot. DOES HEREBY DECLARE ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED ON MAY 27, 1975 TO ALLOW THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE SAID RESOLUTION NO. 7596 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None PROPOSITION B - Appointment and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Removal of Officers and Department by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously Heads (Sec. 500 and 508) placing carried that this Proposition be placed other positions of management level on the ballot. employees under unclassified service PROPOSITION C - Presiding Officer, It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- Mayor (Sec. 304) for full-time ded by Councilman Hobel that this Propo- Mayor and Salary Setting Commission sition not be entered on the ballot. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobe], Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott ~bsent: None PROPOSITION D - Tax Limits It was moved by Councilman Scott and secon- (Sec. 1106) - Abolishing special ded by Councilman Hobel that this Propo- tax levies sition as amended be included on the ballot. Councilman Hyde spoke against the motion indicating it was not appropriate to place it on the ballot at this time--it should wait for a regular election. Mayor Hamilton felt there should be some clarification of the ballot language explaining that the City has that tax rate now--it will not be a tax rate increase; it will merely be a way of utilizing the funds. City Council Meeting 7 March 11, 1975 Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Egdahl NoeS: Councilman Hyde Absent: None PROPOSITION E - Contracts on It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Public Works (Sec. 1109) Option of by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried Raising the dollar amount for formal that this Proposition be placed on the bidding requirements, ballot. Main Resolution offered, as amended The resolution, as amended to include the placing Propositions on ballot Propositions, was offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text waiged by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes.: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1615 - The Ordinance sets May 27, 1975 as the day ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR for the Special Election to consider the AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL question of Plaza del Rey and certain ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY Propositions. ON MAY 27, 1975 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A REFERENDUM MEASURE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF PLAZA DEL REY AND CERTAIN PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA- FIRST READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None AbSent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7672 - The Resolution requests that the election REQUESTING THE BOARD OF be conducted by the Registrar of Voters SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF and sets the amounts to be paid to the SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE precinct workers. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO CONDUCT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 27, 1975 City Council Meeting 8 March 11, 1975 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7673 - It has been determined that it would be APPOINTING THE REGISTRAR OF expedient to appoint the Registrar of VOTERS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN Voters as the Deputy City Clerk of the City DIEGO DEPUTY CITY CLERK OF THE of Chula Vista in order to facilitate the CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO FACILITATE execution of documents pertaining to the THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS PER- Special Municipal Election. TAINING TO THE SPECIAL ELECTION Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None AbsEnt: None ORDINANCE NO. 1616 - Assistant City Attorney Beam explained A~NDING SECTION 1.610 OF that the City's local ordinance was amended CHAPTER 1 OF THE CHULA VISTA to comply with Waxman-Dymally which has the CITY CODE RELATING TO THE same filing dates for both campaign measures CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION and candidates. Proposition 9 which has CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS not superseded that has different dates. AND EXPENDITURES - FIRST Hr. Beam recommended the Council amend READING AND ADOPTION the ordinance as submitted under Exhibit 1 which has the same filing dates as Proposition 9. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes; None Ab&~n~,: None City's Campaign Ordinance Councilman Hobel asked if the Attorney was ready with a recommendation concerning the abolishment of the City's campaign ordinance. Mr. Beam referred to the "tremendous amount of overlap" in the three filings which must be made by a person running for office: Waxman-Dymally, Proposition 9 and the City's local ordinance. He personally feels the City's ordinance has served its purpose and asked that he be permitted to City Council Meeting 9 March 11, 1975 report back to the Council on this. Councilman Hyde agreed except for the fact that the City's ordinance sets a limit on campaign spending. ORDINANCE NO. 1612 - The ordinance was placed on first reading APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO on February 25, 1975. The annexation CHULA VISTA OF CERTAIN comprises 2.45 acres located at the north UNINHABITED TERRITORY KNOWN end of Camino del Cerro Grande. AND DESIGNATED AS JOHNSON ANNEXATION - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1613 The ordinance complies with the require- AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE ments of Section 501 of the City Charter CHULA VISTA CITY CODE BY which provides for the creation of the ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE 8 Community Development Department. The ENTITLED CO~4UNITY DEVELOPMENT ordinance was placed on first reading at DEPARTMENT - SECOND READING AND the meeting of February 25, 1975. ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1614 - The ordinance changes the annual interest AMENDING SUBSECTION E OF rate of 4% for sewer reimbursement agree- SECTION 26.403 OF CHAPTER 26 merits to 7%. OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE INTEREST RATE TO BE ADDED TO REIMBURSEMENT CHARGE - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. City Council Meeting 10 March 11, 1975 The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON FORMAL GARDEN City Manager Cole reported that he met PARK DEVELOPMENT with Mr. Chet DeVore, President of the College. Mr. DeVore informally discussed the implementation of the Formal Garden with the Board of Directors on March 10. A set of proposed requirements for the park was given to the staff by Mr. Codispoti of Southwestern College. Motion to approve report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Discussion of motion Mayor Hamilton referred to requirement of a chain link fence. He felt a different type of fence should be used as a chain link would detract from the garden. Councilman Egdahl questioned whether the City's landscape planner could do this work and the College reimburse him for one-half the cost. Mr. Cole explained that the City's land- scape planner is "booked solid" and time would be the problem. STATUS REPORT ON TRAFFIC On December 10, 1974, the City Council STUDY directed the staff to proceed with a com- puterized traffic analysis of the land use and circulation elements of the City's General Plan. Director of Public Works Robens stated it would take approximately 6 to 8 months to complete the study. The staff, however, will continue to give the Council a status report every three months. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- ded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Referred to Safety Commission Mayor Hamilton asked that before the final report is submitted to the Council, it should first go to the Safety Commission for brief comment. City Council Meeting 11 March 11, 197S SOUTH BAY COURTS City Attorney Lindberg reported that the District Attorney and two of his Deputies visited this City last week to serve Court sites on a temporary basis. The City of National City proposed to the Board of Supervisors the assistance of their Redevelopment Agency in finding permanent court facilities within the City of National City. Following that meeting, the District Attorney asked for a repre- sentation by this body, by minute action, that this City is still interested in providing interim facilities and would also direct such a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the assistance of our Redevelopment Agency in finding per- manent court facilities. Motion regarding Council's It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded position by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council does so move (approve comments made by the City Attorney) and that the staff and the Redevelopment Agency prepare the necessary information and letter. Redevelopment Agency Councilman Scott questioned whether this action should be taken by the Redevelopment Agency rather than the City Council. City Attorney Lindberg agreed stating it should be an agenda item for the next meet- ing. Motion for Redevelopment It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Agency meeting each week by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that following every Council meeting, there be a Redevelopment Agency meeting. (If there is no agenda for the Redevelopment Agency, the Council would just note this and adjourn). REPORT ON SENATE BILL 241 The Youth Commission requested Council's ENDORSEMENT permission to notify area legislators of their endorsement of SB241. This Bill would permit high school students to leave campus during lunchtime with their parent's permission without holding the school administration responsible. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the request be approved. City Council Meeting 12 March 11, 1975 MAYOR'S REPORT City Clerk nominated Mayor Hamilton congratulated the City Clerk, as Woman of Achievement Jennie Fulasz, for being nominated as one of sixteen women in San Diego County for this honor. League Dinner Mayor Hamilton announced that the next League dinner will be held on March 20 in 0ceanside. Council Conference City Manager Cole explained that the Council Conference would be on CPO's proposed Regional Transportation Plan. He requested that it be held tomorrow, March 12, at 3:30 p.m. Mayor Hamilton, noting the concurrence of the Council, directed that a second item be added: CPO's draft overall work program. Castle Park Annexation Mayor Hamilton referred to his memo con- Meetings cerning the meetings being set up by Mr. Moore regarding the annexation of that area. He asked the Council members, who might be able to attend these meetings, to let him know so that he can coordinate this with Mr. Moore. MAC Program The Mayor discussed his letter written to the Board of Supervisors concerning the MAC Program. The Supervisors ignored the letter and are going ahead with a MAC Program in the Montgomery area. Washington Trip Mayor Hamilton remarked that the Council was warmly received by the California representatives on the recent Conference held in Washington, DC. Congressman Van Deerlin was asked if he would meet with the Council at a Council Conference and he said he would be happy to. Council Conference with Mayor Hamilton directed the City Clerk to Congressman Van Deerlin make arrangements with Mr. Van Deerlin's office for a Council Conference sometime in March when the Congressman will be here. COUNCIL CO~qENTS SB101 - MILLS Bill Councilman Hobel discussed the text of SB 101 noting the Southern District and the Operating Board. Senator Stull is planning to introduce a Bill for a North County District. City Council Meeting 13 March 11, 1975 Regional Transportation Councilman Hobel announced that the Regional Plan Transportation Plan will be before CPO Board on Monday, March 17. Based on tomor- row's meeting, Councilman Hobel will seek action by the Council. There is an April 1 submittal to the State. Airport Question Councilman Hobel explained that CPO will be considering this issue on Monday, March 17, 1975. Councilman Hyde indicated that this Council is chiefly concerned about not having the airport located at Brown Field. The Council could support Lindberg Field or Miramar. Motion for direction It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- ded by Councilman Hobel that Councilman Mobel be given the flexibility of voting for Lindberg Field or Miramar at his dis- cretion in the voting on this matter when it comes before CPO at a future meeting. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott noted the Council's position that Lindberg Field is still the good, viable alternative; with a few functional changes, it should still be the regional airport. If the motion passes, it would mean that the Council's representative, (Councilman Hobel) can vote for either Lindberg or Miramar as long as the airport is not located at Brown Field. Councilman Egdahl spoke of "shifting the revenue situation and the airport control" into the hands of one city. Mayor Hamilton felt the land use around an airport should be controlled. Motion modified It was moved by Councilman Hyde and secon- ded by Councilman Hobel that the Council's representative indicate that the first choice is Lindberg Field and that he be given the flexibility, if the voting situa- tion should indicate it is necessary, to vote for Miramar rather than see the Brown Field site chosen. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Absent: None City Council Meeting 14 March 11, 1975 CENSUS TAKERS Councilman Hobel questioned the survey now being conducted in the City. City Manager Cole explained that the people making the survey are hired by the County and should have proper identification. MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATUS It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that when the monthly financial status report is given to the Council, that either the City Manager, or someone designated by the City Manager, briefly comment on it -- indicate any items that are noteworthy so that the Council's attention can be directed to it. This is to be done at a regular Council meeting. BICENTENNIAL PLAN Councilman Hyde referred to the letter received from Mr. Sid Cornell concerning guidelines for Bicentennial projects. City Clerk Fulasz indicated the Council might want to discuss this at a Council Conference along with a presentation by the new Bicentennial Field Representative, Jim Mohr. Set for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this be a Council Conference agenda item. MOTION TO CONTINUE It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded TRUTH-IN-HOUSING by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Truth-in-Housing Ordinance be continued to March 25, 1975. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - On February 11, 1975, Ms. Castro submitted Sara Castro, 177 H Street, a claim for damages in the amount of $6S.00 Chula Vista relating to a lateral sewer stoppage which occurred on February 3, 1975. Due to a misunderstanding, Ms. Castro did not submit the total amount of the damages and has fi/ed a supplemental claim in the amount of $59.00. Claim accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel and secon- ded by Councilman Hyde that the claim be accepted. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None City Council Meeting 15 March 11, 1975 Verified claim for damages - A verified claim for damages in the amount United States Fidelity & of $490.40 has been filed by US Fidelity Guaranty Company - Lillian & Guaranty Company on behalf of Lillian Lampard Lampard. Ms. Lampard claimed that on February 8, 1975, the Fire Chief backed into her vehicle at the Fedmart parking lot, Third Avenue, Chula Vista. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier for investi- gation. Requests from City of Bakersfield The Mayor of Bakersfield requested and Riverside County for Council Council's support of his city's effort to support of a National Cemetery establish a National Cemetery near that city. A major land company has offered that city a gift of 640 acres which they intend to use for this purpose. A letter was also received from the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County re- questing Council support of March Air Force Base as the Cemetery site. Requests filed It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that both requests be filed. Resignation of Carl Berr7 Mr. William (Carl) Berry submitted his from Civil Service Commission resignation from the Civil Service Com- mission effective March 1, 1975 stating he does not have the time to devote to the Commission due to other commitments. Resignation accepted with It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded regret by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Berry thanking him for his services on this commission. Appointments to Boards Mayor Hamilton asked the Councilmen to look and Commissions over the applications for this position and, if time allows, an appointment can be made at tomorrow's meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:00p.m.to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 1975 at 3:30 p.m.