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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/07/23i MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CtIULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA tleld Tuesday July 23, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Scott noted that the picture of the bus dopicted in the minutes was not the one chosen by the Committee. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 16, 1974 be approved, with the bus correction, copies having been sent to each Councilman. FINANCIAL REPORT: The report submitted by the Jaycees for the CHULA VISTA JAYCEES period ending July 17, 1974 showed an expendi- ture of $394.44 for the Miss Chula Vista Contest and cash on hand totaling $3,707.38. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. FINANCIAL REPORT: A report was submitted to the Council for the MEALS ON WHEELS period January 1, 1974 through June 30, 1974 showing revenues of $6,199.62 and expenditures totaling $1,277.76 with a balance on hand of $4,921.86. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS K. Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk informed the Council that the day of Chamber of Commerce August 29, 1974 will be declared Chula Vista Day at the World's Fair. He requested that the Council send the Mayor as the official delegate on the trip planned by the Chamber of Commerce to the World's Fair in Spokane from August 29 through September 1. Resolution to be brought It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by back Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back at the next meet- ing to send the Mayor to Spokane to the World's Fair. City Council Meeting 2 July 23, 1974 Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman referred to the item on the agenda 1670 Gotham Street concerning an extension of time on a Visitors and Convention Bureau loan. He urged the Coun- cil to deny this request. If the Council, however, approves this extension, Mr. Coleman asked that the Convention Bureau be required to make their records available to any private citizen who may wish to see them. Mayor Hamilton commented that the Convention Bureau does provide the Finance Department with this information and any citizen is en- titled to review these records. PUBLIC HEARING - In accordance with Resolution No. 7344, the CONSIDERATION OF FOP~ATION public hearing is being held to determine OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY whetber public necessity, health, safety or DISTRICT ON BROADWAY FROM welfare require the formation of an under- "H" STREET TO "I" STREET ground utility district for this area. Scheduling of project Councilman Itobel questioned whether the proj- ect could be moved up (April or May) rather than have it start during a month of peak traffic. Director of Public Works Cole stated he would check with the San Diego Gas and Electric Company on this. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared opened. City Clerk Fulasz testified that she received no written communications regarding this under- grounding project. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 7379 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND text was waived by unanimous consent, passed UTILITY DISTRICT ON BROAD- and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: WAY FROM "H" STREET TO "I" STREET AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Public Works Cole noted the pro- CONSIDERATION OF ESTAB- posed district boundaries. He reported that LISHING A 1911 IMPROVE- the improvements to be installed include MENT ACT DISTRICT, street paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter, 1000 BLOCK OF DEL MAR sewer facilities, water facilities, drainage FROM NAPLES STREET TO facilities, driveway openings, and private 650 FEET NORTI~RLY driveways as necessary to connect existing driveways. Estimated cost of the improvements: (1) Sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveway openings, driveways $26,000 (2) Street paving, sewer, drainage facilities 10,000 (S) Water facilities 3,600 (4) Incidental costs 4,000 City Council Meeting 3 July 23, 1974 Undergrounding of utilities Councilman Hyde questioned why the undergrounding of street lights was not included in this project. Motion to refer back to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that this matter be re- ferred back to staff with the direction that they contact the petitioners stating that it is the will of the City Council that the street improvements shall also include undergrounding of all public utilities including street lights. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the legality of the motion, the time involved, cost of the added improvements, circulating a second petition for a lighting district, and policy of the City regarding street lights. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion; Councilman Scott withdrew the second. Motion for two weeks It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by continuance Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the public hearing be continued for two weeks (to August 6, 1974) during which time the staff is to contact the petitioners and advise them of the possibility of undergrounding utilities, including street lighting, and the desire of the City Council that this be done, in the hopes that they will do this rather than making it mandatory. RESOLUTION ORDERING Continued to August 6, 1974. IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF DEL MAR FROM NAPLES STREET TO 650' IN THE 1000 BLOCK OF DEL MAR FROM NAPLES STREET TO 650' NORTHERLY Mitch DeShield Mr. DeShield commented that this portion of DeShield Realty the street has been in the process of being developed for 10 years. There is no sewer on that street and there is an inadequate water supply. Mr. DeShield declared that the people on this street will not go along with the additional assessment for undergrounding the utilities. REPORT ON VISITORS AND Director of Finance Grant submitted a memo in CONVENTION BUREAU which he recommended the extension of the $3,100 loan repayment to July 31, 1975. The present subsidy of $10,000 to the Visitors and Convention Bureau will expire on June 50, 1975, and if further disbursements to the Bureau are approved, a stipulation could be put into the next year's agreement stating that no funds would be given the organization until the $3,100 loan is repaid. City Council Meeting 4 July 23, 1974 Nell Haas, President Mr. Haas, in answer to Council's questions, Visitors and Convention Bureau stated that no personal notes have been paid off - all have been "forgiven'~ except for $700. The largest personal loan was for $300. He added that the Council at one time froze funds that had been allotted for use, so that the $3,100 was then produced as a loan and not as funds to be used for operating expenses. City Manager's statement City Manager Thomson explained that when the Council took action in terms of the original budget, it related to matching funds for cer- tain specifics that were line-item entries. Some of these items, because of the problems encountered, were dropped. Mr. Thomson added that whether these items could have corresponded to the line entries approved by Council is some- thing he is not sure of. Motion to deduct loan It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the ~mount from appropriation $3,100 be deducted from the $10,000 available for the current fiscal year and that the City continue to apply the policy of matching funds for membership as bas been done in the past year. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Mr. Haas commented that they have a very narrow budget which is only geared to keep their doors open seven days a week - no outside expendi- tures have been allowed this year. In answer to Councilman £gdahl's question regarding re- payment of the $3,100, Mr. Itaas indicated the Bureau would like to see this repaid but every year one member of the Bureau must come before the Council and "kid themselves." He remarked that he would match the loan "half and half" tonight. Councilman Hobel noted that this year was Phase 5 of the five-year phase out program for this Bureau. Motion to grant extension It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the one- year extension be granted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for extension with It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded interest on loan by Councilman Hobel that the extension be granted for one year with the provision that it no longer be interest-free. (The City is already providing $10,000 of support this year and to continue this loan further without inter- est charge is an additional subsidy.) The due date to be extended as recon~nended by the Direc- tor of Finance with a proviso that an 8% inter- est rate be levied for this overdue period. Discussion of motion Discussion continued as to whether or not the loan will actually be paid off. Mr. Haas indicated he would pay off the loan if he gets the opportunity; however, he cannot City Council Meeting 5 July 23, 1974 realistically state, at this time~ that he can now pay off the $3,100. There are no extra funds in their budget other than enough "to keep the doors open." Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion; Council- man Hobel did not withdraw the second, there- fore, the motion stood. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to- wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Absent: None Motion to deduct loan It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded from appropriation by Councilman Hyde that the $3,100 loan be part of the $10,000 appropriation for the cur- rent fiscal year and that the balance ($6,900) will be available on a prorated basis over the current fiscal year. Discussion of motion Mr. Haas declared that to withhold the $3,100 would be a "disaster shot." City Manager Thomson noted that the original budget this year by the Convention Bureau was for $20,000 - $10,000 to come from the City. The note payable was part of the $20,000 total against which the $10,000 was appropriated. RECESS A recess was called at 8:05 p.m. and the meet- ing reeonvened at 8:15 p.m. Disbursement of funds City Manager Thomson e×plained that the Conven- tion Bureau will have to come in with all re- ceipts and the $6,900 will be disbursed to them according to their applicable operating expenses. Motion carried The motion to deduct the $3,100 from the appro- priated $10,000 carried unanimously. REPORT ON R~MPS AT CURB In a written report to the Council, the City RETURNS TO PROVIDE ACCESS Attorney and the Director of Public i~orks dis- TO SIDEWALKS FOR THE cussed the State requirements regarding the PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED accessibility of sidewalks and curbs for the physically handicapped. City Attorney Lindberg stated that both the Legislative Counsel and the Attorney General have taken a broad interpretation of the 1972 amendments to the law contained in Government Code, Section 4450 et seq. That interpreta- tion was to encompass all sidewalk construction available for public use including those in residential subdivisions. Mr. Lindberg de- clared that it is his opinion that the intent is that broad. What he has attempted in de- fining the interpretation of the law as set out was one of reasonableness, practicality, and an intent to broaden the scope of the legisla- tion as originally introduced and to require ramping in those areas where the handicapped will find it necessary to avail themselves of such a system. City Council Meeting 6 July 23, 1974 Councilman Hyde declared that the City has no choice in the matter but to conform to the law as interpreted by the Attorney General until such time as a court decision is handed down on the matter changing that opinion. Motion to support Attorney It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by General's opinion Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that it be the policy of the City Council to support the letter and spirit of the law in regard to ramping of sidewalks as interpreted by the Attorney General of the State of California. Exceptions City Attorney Lindberg remarked that under cer- tain circumstances where it is deemed infeasible or totally impractical, an exception will be referred to the Council, Noel Neud¢ck Mr. Neudeck said that he had a movie be wished 6224 Snowbound Street to show tho Council. San Diego Mayor Hamilton noted the action taken by the Council and the long agenda and asked Neud¢ck to defer this showing until another Council meeting. Mr. Neudeck agreed and thanked the Council for their action. STATUS REPORT ON COORDINATION Director of Planning Peterson submitted a report OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN in which he stated that he met with the two 8-ACRE CO~4ERCIAL PROPERTY owners of the area in question: Messrs. Norman AT THE INTERSECTION OF OTAY and Ashwill, and the owner of the 8-acre parcel LAKES ROAD AND "H" STREET WITH to the south, 5Ir. George Grosso. The staff re- WITH THOSE FOR AN ADJACENT minded both owners of the Council's concern PROPERTY TO THE NORTH regarding the neod for coordination of the two projects from the land use and architectural standpoint. Mr. Norman stated he would study the plan sub- mitted by Mr. Grosso and would pursuo tho feasi- bility of coordinating access between the two areas as well as other land uses besides com- mercial for his site. Mr. Peterson added that his staff is also ex- ploring the possibility of an exchange of lands, perhaps involving the Gersten, Grosso and Norman/Ashwill properties. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON .REQUEST FOR The Chula Vista Junior Women's Club requested USE OF CITY PARK BY the use of either the Itilltop or General Roca CHULA VISTA JUNIOR Park for a "Funstival" to be held on August 3, WOMEN'S CLUB 1974 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds to go to the Epilepsy Society. Permission granted It was moved by Councilman !tobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that approval be granted subject to the coordination of the staff. City Council Meeting 7 July 23, 1974 REPORT ON NOISE ELEMENT Director of Planning Peterson, in a written OF THE CHULA VISTA report to the Council, explained that the GENERAL PLAN California Government Code requires each city and county to incorporate a Noise Element into its General Plan by September 20, 1974. The primary focus of the legislation is noise as- sociated with present and projected major transportation routes and terminal facilities. A copy of the Noise Element and two maps were sent to the Council: Ground Transportation Noise Levels - 1973, and Ground Transportation Noise Levels - 199S. This Element is to iden- tify existing conditions and to provide general guidelines which will reduce the negative im- pact of noise on the community in the future. Freeways not included Councilman Egdahl questioned why the freeways were not included in this report. Mr. Peterson stated that Interstate S was included; however, he sees no reason not to have Interstate 805 included. Referred to Planning It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Commission Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Noise Element be referred to the Planning Commission for public hearing, and that the Planning Commission include Interstate 805 in the Study Plan and take this under considera- tion. REPORT ON PROGRESS The Public Works Director presented a written OF NEW LIBRARY report in which he stated that the Librarian, the consultants, architect and interior designer met to discuss interior arrangements and con- cepts of interior designs and decorations for the new library. Mr. Cole stated that the design process was on schedule and during the next several weeks there will be little to report to the Council. He recommended that the weekly reports not be submitted except on tho~e occasions when sig- nificant items occur. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and that further weekly reports not be submitted. REPORT ON EAST PARK LANE In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query at the BLOCKAGE BETWEEN "L" meeting of July 9, Director of Public Works STREET AND SIERRA WAY Cole explained that this street has a 30' right-of-way and is paved from property line to property line. Although it is a dedicated street, it serves as an alleyway with commer- cial establishments fronting Broadway backing on to it and receiving deliveries via this route. Mr. Cole explained that the blockage cited by Councilman Egdahl was that occurring behind the Veterans Thrift Store. He noted the necessity City Council Meeting 8 July 23, 1974 of the use of this street for the deliveries and recommended that because the narrow street does serve as an alley, no action be taken in regard to the complaint. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON SAFETY LIGHTING In response to Council's request of May 22, ON THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN 1974, the Director of Public Works stated he "G" AND "I" STREETS has received no directive from the City Manager's office within the last three years concerning the safety lighting for this area. He submitted a sketch showing the existing and proposed lighting for the area, The proposed lighting would be installed in Phase II of the Master Street Lighting Plan which has now been delayed due to the present energy crisis. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RECO~MENDATIONS OF THE The following recommendations were submitted: SAFETY CO~4MISSION 1. The stop signs at Fifth Avenue and "K" Street remain as existing and not be reversed. 2. The stop signs at Second Avenue and "K" Street remain as they are and not be reversed. 5. Concur with the revised warrant system as presented by the Traffic Engineer for determining need for four-way stops at intersections. The Commission also requested Council approval of the change of meeting times as follows: Business meetings - first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Workshops - fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m, Council Conference Room. Reconkmendations approved It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the recommendations be accepted and approval be granted to the change of meeting dates. CHAMBER OF CO~qERCE The Parks and Recreation Commission noted that RECOmmENDATION FOR A they will consider the Chamber's recommendation TENNIS COURT COMPLEX when the new general plan for Rohr Park is IN ROHR PARK completed. City Manager Thomson noted that the staff is now working on an Environmental Impact State- ment for the redevelopment plan of Rohr Park. City Council Meeting 9 July 23, 1974 Motion to defer It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that this matter be deferred pending approval of the final development plans for Rohr Park. Discussion of motion Discussion followed concerning whether or not it was the concurrence of the Council to put tennis courts in this park. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council does not consider Rohr Park to be the prime site for a tennis court facility. Motion carried The motion to defer this matter pending devel- opment plans of Rohr Park carried by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Thomson asked that the resolution approving the agreement with the Boy Scouts for the glass collection center be continued for two weeks at the request of the Boy Scouts (Item #19). It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted and that Item #19 be taken off the Calendar (glass collection center). RESOLUTION NO. 7380 - The Director of Finance reported that the plan APPROVING THE DEFERRED recommended was one proposed by Great Iqestern COMPENSATION PLAN FOR Savings and Loan Association and available for FULL-TIME UNCLASSIFIED the full-time unclassified service employees EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZ- wishing to establish a secure and sound sup- lNG ITS IMPLEb~NTATION plement to their retirement program. There is no charge to the City nor does this arrange- ment increase participating employees compensa- tion. RESOLUTION NO. 7381 - On June 24, 1974~ the following bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND received: AWARDING CONTRACT FOR AGGREGATE BASE AND SAND Nelson & Sloan Aggregate Base $2.10 per ton FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, Sand 2.15 1974 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1975 H. G. Fenton Aggregate Base 2.20 Sand No bid Conrock Company Aggregate Base 2.95 Sand 2.00 Purchasing Agent Espinosa stated that 3,500 tons of aggregate base and 1,000 tons of sand will be picked up at the vendor's plant by City trucks. Ile recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Nelson & Sloan. City Council Meeting 10 July 23, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7382 - On June 24, 1974, the following bids were ACCEPTING BIDS AND received AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SCREENINGS (STONE CHIPS) Nelson & Sloan $5.75 per ton 2%-10 days FOR THE PERIOD JULY'I, 1974 THROUGH Conrock Company 5.99 per ton net JUNE 30, 1975 Purchasing Agent Espinosa noted that an esti- mated 2,800 tons of screenings will be delivered to the City Yard, and recommended that the contract be awarded to the iow bidder, Nelson & Sloan. RESOLUTION NO. 7383 - On April 26, 1974, the California Commission ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE of Housing and Community Development adopted FOR MOBILE HOME regulations enacting standards for the instal- INSTALLATIONS lation of foundations for mobilehomes within the State, and established the fee of $5.00 for permit issuance and $25.00 for inspection. RESOLUTION NO. 7384 - Director of Parks and Recreation Hall submitted APPROVING PRIORITY PLAN a report in which he stated that with the pas- FOR EXPENDITURE OF 1974 sage of Proposition 1, authorizing issuance of STATE BOND FUNDS bonds in the amount of $250 million, the work done by the Ad Hoc Committee on the 1974 State Bond Act is being forwarded to the jurisdic- tions for final approval. San Diego County's share is $6,655,630; Chula Vista to receive $177,131. Four parks to be In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, Mr. Hall developed stated that the four parks to be developed would be Rohr, Gregg Rogers, and the two San Diego Gas and Electric easements. RESOLUTION APPROVING Continued to August 6, 1974. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE EL CAMINO DISTRICT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOR THE OPERATION OF A GLASS COLLECTION CENTER UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 7385 - Mr. and Mrs. Sears have signed the agreement AUTHORIZING DEFERRAL OF and have offered a lien in the amount of $2,000 THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN for the future installation of public improve- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON THE ments at their property. PROPERTY OI~NED BY JAMES A. AND GLORIA SEARS LOCATED AT 20 BONITA ROAD (End of Consent Calendar) City Council Meeting 11 July 23, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7386 - In a written report to Council, Director of PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL Building and Housing Grady reported that the APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS inspection truck was stolen from the Civic FOR PURCHASE OF A MINI- Center Annex parking lot sometime between PICKUP AND A TWO-WAY 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 28 and 8:00 a.m. Monday, MOBILE RADIO FOR THE July 1, 1974. BUILDING AND HOUSING DEPARTMENT Funds are needed to replace this truck: 1 mini-pickup (including tax) $2,900 1 two-way radio 530 $3,430 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION ACCEPTING An Improvement District Petition and Waiver PETITION FOR STREET was filed in the office of the City Clerk on IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN July 12, 1974 by Mr. and Mrs. Robin A. Daley SECOND AND MINOT AVENUES requesting that a 1911 Improvement Act District AND BETWEEN "D" AND "E" be formed for the construction of pavement, STREETS, AND DIRECTING curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC drainage and sewer facilities in the street WORKS TO PREPARE THE lying between Second and Minot Avenues and NECESSARY PLANS AND between "D" and "E" Streets. The petition SPECIFICATIONS has been signed by property owners represent- ing 60.18% of the area of the proposed district. Continued for two weeks It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this resolution be held over for two weeks (to August 6, 1974) to poll the petitioners and get their opinion on having a lighting district. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7587 - Director of Public Works Cole submitted a APPROVING CHANGE ORDER written report explaining that the Council ac- NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZING cepted bids and awarded the contract for this ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE project on April 16, 1974 (Resolution No. 7~78) FOR GAS TAX PROJECT #163 - in the amount of $72,723.30. BAY BOULEVARD, "L" STREET TO PALOMAR STREET During grading operations, it became apparent that there was insufficient soil material on site to complete the project as originally intended. This results in additional excava- tion of 410 cubic yards of aggregate base and the import of 1,280 tons of select material. The increased cost is $9,000. Mr. Cole re- quested approval of transfer of $5,000 from City Council Meeting 12 July 23, 1974 from 2107 unappropriated balance to Gas Tax Project #163 to cover additional contract costs and contingencies for a total expenditure of $77,723.30 for the project. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman }Iobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7388 - The following bids were received on July 9, ACCEPTING BIDS AND 1974: AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND Perry Electric $36,898.29 MODIFICATION OF STREET Arrow Electric 37,134.00 LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC GFA Electric 41,360.00 SIGNAL ON BROADWAY BET~EN "F" AND "H" Director of Public Works Cole noted that the STREETS, AND APPROPRIAT- boundaries of tho underground utility district ING ADDITIONAL GAS TAX on Broadway were changed from "G" to "N" Street FUNDS to "F" to "H" Street resulting in an additional 22 street light poles and about 1/4 mile of conduit runs. lie recommended that the orig- inally budgeted amount of $17,000 be increased to $40,590 to include the 10% contingencies, and that the contract be awarded to Perry Electric. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman tlobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7389 - On June 18, 1974, the City Council approved APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN the budget of $5,000 for "Our [louse." Specif- THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ically, this amount would be used to pay for "OUR HOUSE" SETTING OUT the rent and utility payments of this organ- TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS ization. REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent None City Council Meeting 13 July 23, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 1547 - The Regional Water Quality Control Board, in AF~NDING CltAPTER 35 OF THE response to a study conducted by the Department CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW of Water Resources, has advised the County and ARTICLE 7 RELATING TO CON~ cities within the County of the need to adopt STRUCTION, REPAIR, RECON- acceptable standards for the construction of STRUCTION OR DESTRUCTION OF water wells and cathodic protection wells. The I~LLS, AND INCORPORATING BY County staff, in conjunction with a committee REFERENCE WATER WELL STANDARDS: of area and industry representatives, has de- STATE OF CALIFORNIA (CHAPTER 11 veloped a "model" ordinance which has been OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RE- judged to be adequate by the Regional Water SOURCES BULLETIN NO. 74), Quality Control Board staff~ AND CATHODIC STANDARDS: STATE OF CALIFORNIA Director of Public Works Cole explained that (CHAPTER 11 OF DEPARTmeNT the ordinance will be enforced by the County OF WATER RESOURCES Department of Public Health. BULLETIN NO. 74-1) - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this first reading ordinance be placed on first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen ttobel, Hamilton, iiyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT Elk's Parade Mayor llamilton reported that he received a request from the Elk's Lodge for permission to hold their annual parade on July 4, 1975. Motion to grant permission It was moved by ~ayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that based on any staff comments, permission be granted to the Elk's Lodge to hold a parade in Chula Vista on July 4, 197S. Port District comments The ~ayor commented on a recent newspaper article which quoted a Port Commissioner as stating that the reason Chula Vista does not have some of the improvements it should is because the Council has not asked for them. Mayor Hamilton declared that the Council has consistently asked that the marina be dredged to a proper depth to provide facilities for boat launchings. Discussion Council discussion followed in which the Councilmen noted the condition of the Bayfront area and the improvements put in by the Port District. Motion to meet with It was moved by Councilman Hyde that a meeting Port Con~issioner be called with this City's Port District rep- resentative to discuss this matter and any other matters that relate to the Bayfront that are pertinent. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. City Council Meeting 14 July 23, 1974 Motion for joint meeting It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a joint meeting be requested with the Port District Commissioners to consider not only the Bayfront problems but also any specific problems. Councilman Egdahl noted that he has asked Mr. Campbell, Port Commissioner, several times in the past about landscaping the boat launching ramp. Mr. Campbell stated that bids had gone out and work would commence shortly; however, nothing has been done to date. Motion for Port District It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by expenditures Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff elicit from the Port District (which will be a matter of public record), all of the monies spent in the development of the Bayfront in the City of Chula Vista since the conception of the Port District, and the monies spent and generated in the cities of National City and San Diego. This information is to be made available to the Council so that it will have this in- formation to more properly address itself to the problem of communicating its wishes to the Port District of San Diegot EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called at the close of the business meeting for personnel and pend- ing litigation purposes. THIRD ANNUAL AWARDS Councilman Hyde reported that a meeting was DINNER held with the Chamber of Commerce representa- tives and a member of the Human Relations Com- mission to prepare proposals for this Third Annual Awards program. Councilman Hyde noted that he served as the Council's representative for the past two programs and if it meets with Council approval he would volunteer to serve again this year. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Councilman Hyde serve in that capacity. CRIME REPORT Councilman Hyde commented on a STAR-NEWS ar- ticle in which the Chief of Police stated that the crime rate in this City has gone up 50% in the last quarter. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police submit a report on the status of crime in the City of Chula Vista. This is to be either an oral or written report and due the meeting of August 6, 1974. MAYOR'S TRIP TO SPOKANE Councilman tIyde discussed the action of the Council in requesting a resolution to be brought back approving a trip for the ~ayor City Council Meeting 15 July 23, 1974 to the l~orldts Fair to be present during Chula Vista Day. Councilman Hyde noted that last week the Council turned down a request by the International Friendship Commission to go to Phoenix to accept a recognition for its ser- vices. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the Coun- action cil reconsider its action in calling for a resolution in support of this trip. No second to motion ~e motion died for lack of second. CABLE TV Councilman Egdahl reported that the committee to review the Mission Cable TV franchise has not yet met. A meeting was held this week regarding rate structure~ Mission Cable asked what backup information they would have to produce to substantiate their requested rate changes. This will be worked through the pro~ jected date for finalizing a recommendation to the Council (October 1, 1974). NEWSPAPER ARTICLE REGARDING Councilman Egdahl referred to the STAR~NE!~S MAYOR'S STATEMENT article last Sunday which stated that the Mayor charged the Council with failure to do their homework in preparation of Council meetings. Councilman Egdahl declared that this was not the intent of the Mayor's comments made at the last meeting. Mayor Hamilton agreed, WRITTEN CO~qUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr. and ;4rs. Cantrell have filed a verified Jerry and Candace Cantrell claim for damages in the amount of $90.00 stating 25 East San Miguel Drive that on June 24, 1974 their son left his bike in Hilltop Park and a City employee ran over it. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be turned over to the City Manager. Request from Clifford Walter Mr. !~alter asked for the Council to take a 13140 Lakeshore Drive, Lakeside position on the fate of the Edgemoor tlospital. regarding Edgemoor Geriatric The County Board of Supervisors will be con- Hospital sidering this item on July 25, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. Councilman IIyde noted the lack of information and time in which the Council can take a posi- tion on this matter. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be filed. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING The Council recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The Council meeting reconvened at 9:14 p.m. City Council Meeting 16 July 23, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7390 - As a result of the meeting held on July 17, AUTHORIZING A LOAN OF 1974, the Council directed that a resolution $10,000 TO THE CHULA VISTA be brought to this meeting authorizing tho loan REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR of $10,000 for the purpose of obtaining a THE PREPARATION OF PHASE I feasibility study of the Third Avenue Downtown OR FEASIBILITY P~UkSE OF A Business District. These funds are to be ap- STUDY OF THE THIRD AVENUE propriated from the unappropriated surplus of DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT the General Fund and are subject to repayment from revenues generated should the redevelop- ment project be implemented. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman ~de, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent None EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:45 p.m. APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by SERVICE COMMISSION Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Marjorie Newcomb be appointed to the Civil Service Commission. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.