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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/03/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 26, 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, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, with the following: Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Assistant Director of Public Works Roberts, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, City Librarian Levine, Director of Personnel McCabe, Assistant to the City Manager Wittenberg The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. GUESTS WELCOMED Mayor Hamilton introduced and welcomed a number of guests from the Congregational Towers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 14 and 19, 1974, be approved, copies lxaving been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY Mr. Gary Wappes, Administrator, submitted FINANCIAL REPORT ON "OUR the quarterly financial report for the HOUSE" period December 1973 through February 1974. Mr. Wappes stated that City funds granted to "Our House" do not go through their books, as it pays directly for rent and utilities. For this reason, he requested Council action to eliminate the costly financial reporting requirement from their contract with the City. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Copies of reports It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council receive a copy of the re- ports "Our House" submits to the Federal government (quarterly reports plus a yearly report). ITEM 22 MOVED UP It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded (Hilltop Terrace) by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Item No. 22 (Hilltop Terrace Planned Unit Development) be considered at this time. City Council Meeting 2 March 26, 1974 RESOLUTION APPROVING At Council's direction, this resoiution CONCEPT OF PLANNED was continued from the meeting of March 19, UNIT DEVELOPMENT 1974. PUD-73-1, HILLTOP TERRACE Mayor Hamilton declared that the public hearing had been closed and no new testimony will be heard. City Attorney Lindberg noted that there were some people who wished to speak on this item and would do so under Oral Communications. He advised the Council not to hear any testimony on this matter -- this matter was not advertised as a public hearing and it would be unfair to hear any testimony in this regard. Mr. Lindberg referred to his memo whereby he stated it would be improper to consider as a conceptual matter the removal of the R-1 buffer zone designated for the northern tier of this property without going through the rezoning process. This property was left in R-1 zone and would require rezoning to be incorporated into a planned unit de- velopment. Planning Director's comments Director of Planning Peterson commented that he agrees, in part, with the City Attorney's opinion; however, he felt this was an un- usual case whereby tentative approval was given by the Council in 1969. Since that date, there have been extensive changes in the PUD ordinance and procedures. ~e applicant is proceeding along the plan of including the entire area in a PUD project, which the Planning staff feels is a much better utilization of the area; however, in so doing, the applicant feels he is de- parting from the Council's direction in 1969. He is, therefore, asking this Council whether they agree with the direction given by the Council in 1969. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and Planning Commission seconded by Councilman Scott that the Council heed the legal advice given by the City Attorney (that the matter must have a rezoning), and therefore, refer this back to the Planning Commission for rezoning action. At the same time, the Council not reject the concept of a Planned Unit Development for the property. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde felt there should be a base zone. Councilman Egdahl explained that the appli- cant must apply for some particular zoning on which the Planning Commission can hold a hearing. To include a zoning would, in essence, be giving direction to the Planning Commission. "H" Zone Councilman Hyde suggested the Planning Com- mission give consideration to the appropri- ateness of applying the "H" designator to whatever zone is determined. City Council Meeting 3 March 26, 1974 Councilman Egdahl said this could be a recommendation to the Planning Commission, but he would not include it as a part of his motion. Motion carried The motion to refer the matter to the Plan- ning Commission carried unanimously. Processing fee Councilman Hyde indicated it would be un- fair to have the applicant pay the public hearing costs again. Director of Planning Peterson explained the fees the applicant would be obligated to pay. Councilman Scott remarked that this propo- sal was one initiated by the staff, and if the applicant chose to pursue his original plan, it would be less fees than this particular plan. Staff input Mr. Peterson declared that this was not the staff's plan -- it is a plan prepared by the applicant. The staff worked closely with him in the development of the plan. ITEM NO. 23 BROUGHT It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded UP (CONSIDERATION OF by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried COURT REORGANIZATION - that Item No. 23 (South Bay Court) be SOUTH BAY) considered at this time. City Attorney Lindberg reported that Assemblyman Deddeh appeared before the Board of Supervisors this morning and explained his proposed Constitutional amendment. It would authorize the divi- sion of the City of San Diego into two judicial districts. The Board endorsed both his Bill and Constitutional amendment. Mr. Lindberg added that Supervisor Walsh has requested a ,one-wee~s continuance on this matter. More information will be received from the South Bay Bar Association and a more in-depth study will be presented to the City Council. Continued for one week It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be continued for one week. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS E. Dlugo Mr. Dlugo gave what he interpreted as the 211 East Millan Street City Council's actions in the last ten years in "dealing with outside developers." He asked what had to be done to stop the "year-round Christmas spirit of dealing with developers." Mr. Dlugo commented that perhaps the City Clerk should be kidnapped and held hostage until a unanimous set of red lights ("no" votes) appears on the voting panel. City Council Meeting 4 Harch 26, 1974 Mayor Hamilton suggested Mr. Dlugo attend more Council meetings to get better in- formed on these issues, and be more aware of the reasons behind the Council's ac- tions. Councilman Hyde noted that two out of the three developers mentioned by Mr. Dlugo have sued the Council because they did not get what they wanted. Motion offered Councilman Egdahl offered the following motion which he indicated would bring on the "red lights" requested by Mr. Dlugo. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Coun- cil is unhappy that Mr. Dlugo came to- night. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: ~ye$: None NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None REPORT ON REQUESTED City Manager ~omson requested that a STAFFING CHANGES IN public hearing be held on April 16, FIRE DEPARTMENT 1974, to amend the current Fire Depart- ment budget as follows: Delete: 5 Firefighter positions Add: 5 Communication Operator I positions 1 Senior Mechanic position Mr. Thomson explained that the additional position can be accomplished within cur- rently budgeted funds. At the present time, there are three vacancies in the Fire service. These vacancies, coupled with an allowance to phase out the remaining two Firefighter positions by attrition, will allow this change without need to lay off or demote any regular employees. RESOLUTION NO. 7242 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading INTENTION TO HOLD A of the text was waived by unanimous con- PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND sent, passed and adopted by the following THE CURRENT FIRE DEPARTMENT vote, to-wit: BUDGET AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON SAN DIEGO City Manager Thomson stated that his staff TRANSIT CORPORATION has reviewed the Bus Corporation's service BUS SERVICE PROPOSAL proposal for fiscal 1974-75. The recom- mendation as submitted by L. J. Wittenberg, Assistant to the City Manager, was for: City Council Meeting 5 March 26, 1974 1. Approval of agreement with San Diego Transit Corporation pro- viding for inter-city bus service. This amounts to $154,140 of which $153,359 would come from Chula Vista's Local Transportation Fund. 2. Format the Fiscal 1975 transporta- tion agreement to include updated provisions listed in the current contract and the following state- ment: "If Corporation is unable to pro- vide service as designated in this agreement, City's Local Transpor- tation Fund shall receive reim- bursement on contracted amount based upon net costs and route miles contained in this agreement." Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted and a resolution and agreement be brought back to Council for action. Claude Page Mr. Page, in answer to Councilman Hobel's Transit Coordinator questions, explained that all of the cities and the County have received this same agreement, and San Diego Transit Corpora- tion is hoping for completion of the packages before the end of April. Councilman Scott asked if the entire pro- posal was contingent upon all of the other cities passing a resolution approving their agreements. Mr. Page stated it would not. If San Diego Transit Corporation can get a commitment and a resolution from Chula Vista under the terms of the exhibits that will be attached to the zontract, San Diego Tran- sit will honor this. Express Route to Councilman Egdahl discussed the proposed Chula Vista express route to Chula Vista and indicated that if it still continues to have "stand- ing room only," that San Diego Transit should either remedy this or make a revi- sion to the agreement. Mr. Page said they would be watching this route, and noted the number of new buses that will be purchased under the SB 325. Councilman Scott asked if a clause could be put into the contract stating that in six months, this particular problem be looked into. Attorney Lindberg indicated there wou.ld be no objection to such a clause. CE TA PROPOSAL City Manager Thomson submitted a written report concerning a CETA proposal (Com- prehensive Employment and Training Act). This is an association to help Vietnam City Council Meeting 6 March 26, 1974 veterans and other disadvantaged citizens in securing employment, and is intended to replace the Public Employee Program now under a phase-out. CETA Proposal approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Manager be given ap- proval to submit a tentative program for CETA. PROGRESS OF NEW LIBRARY A report was submitted in which the City Librarian and Director of Public Works discussed their meeting with the archi- tect and Current Planning Supervisor to review the site plan revisions and resolve final questions before the architect's preparation of schematics and rendering for presentation to the City. The archi- tect will submit completed schematics for the library, including site plan, floor plan and preliminary elevations. It was requested that a Council Conference be called for April 4, 1974, to consider the schematics. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted and a Conference be set for April 11, 1974 at 7:00 p.m. STATUS REPORT - PARK Director of Parks and Recreation Hall sub- DEVELOP~NT: TENNIS mitted a written report explaining that SC-3-73 $30,000 from Capital Improvement Project funds have been reassigned for tennis court construction. The Public Works Director has estimated that the amount of $35,512 will be needed for the construc- tion of two tennis courts including light- ing for night play. Mr. Mall discussed the two sites under consideration - General Roca and South- western College Tennis Complex. Referred to Parks and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Recreation Commission by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for investigation and recommendation prior to Council's consideration. Council discussion Councilman Hobel felt that overview of the whole City should be considered for the location of these two courts rather than just considering General Roca and Southwestern College. General Roca Courts Mr. Hall discussed the maintenance program for the General Roca Courts. One of the complaints received is that the courts were slick, and this is caused by the dust en- countered from Menzel Park and through continued use of the courts. It was hoped that the courts could be resurfaced this year; however, no funds are available for this. City Council Meeting 7 March 26, 1974 Mr. Hall added that the wind screens need replacing but this, too, cannot be done until the next fiscal year. A batter- board or back-stop can be constructed at a cost of $13,500 (two back-stops). As to a bulletin board, Mr. Hall felt this was a good suggestion and staff will work on this. P~PORT ON SUNDAY BUS Assistant Director of PUblic Works Robens OPERATIONS reported that a study was made on the feasibility of operating the Chula Vista City Bus ~ine% on Sundays. It was re- vealed that the volume and type of patrons favor the operation of only Route "A" on Sundays. Mr. Robens recommended that this Sunday bus service be operated experimen- tally for a period of twelve consecutive Sundays starting on April 14, 1974, through June 30, 1974. Aztec Bus Company has agreed to provide the service at a cost of $1,000 for the experimental twelve-week period. Burt Leonard Mr. Leonard, in answer to Councilman Hyde's Aztec Bus Lines query, stated that Aztec would use every means for a "No Cost" advertising program for this additional Service. There is very little profit involved as Aztec is providing this service at lower than Charter rates just to see if this project is feasible. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman~; seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the r~e~o~ be accepted and a special contractual agreement be drawn up with Aztec Bus Company for this service, allocating the sum of $1,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds to cover the cost. Revenue Sharing Funds Councilman Hobel noted that this allocation is coming out of the 10% segment of the Revenue Sharing Funds. He asked the City Manager to submit a status report to the Council at the next meeting of the Revenue Sharing expenditures to date. REPORT ON VAPOR RECOVERY Assistant Director of Public Works Robens SYSTEMS ON CITY FUELING reported that the City must install a FACILITIES vapor recovery system on two of its fuel- ing facilities and a drop tube on an existing u~derground tank by July 1, 1974 in order to comply with Rules 61 and 63 of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District. Mr. Robens asked for an appropriation of $15,000 from the fund balance of the Central Garage Funds for the purchase and installa- tion of the vapor recovery systems. The Council was further requested to de- clare (in accordance with Section 1109 of the Charter) that the work of installing the vapor recovery systems and relocation of the fueling facility at the golf course be exempt from this section on the grounds City Council Meeting 8 March 26, 1974 that the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees and order the performance of any such construction, reconstructions, improvement or repair by appropriate City forces. Further recommendation was that the contract be let without advertising for bids because of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health and property in accordance with Section 1109 of the City Charter. Premature action Councilman Scott felt it was premature for the ~o~L to act on this matter at this time. He noted that the Board of Super- visors will be acting on this matter shortly (March 29) and if approved by that Board, and everyone has to have this system, it may be financially advantageous to wait. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that this matter be continued until the status of the County requirements have been resolved. REPORT ON "J" STREET Director of Public Works Cole declared WIDENING FROM EAST that the results of a recent capacity PARK LANE TO CHURCH study conducted by the C~"s Traffic AVENUE Engineer indicated that "J" Street from East Park Lane to Church Avenue has ade- quate capacity to handle present day traffic and that based upon traffic needs, the widening of "J" Street at this time was not justified. The Engineering Division recommended that only certain work be performed to make the new drainage inlets operable at the inter- sections of Third, Fourth and Fifth ~ycnue~, and that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and "J" Street along with possible upgrading to the signals at the inter- sections of Fourth and Third Avenues. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Mr. Robens reported that the storm drain installation will be completed. At ~e next budget session, the Council will be considering the C.I.P. for the redesign construction of "J" Street. REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH The Parking Place Commission requested ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES that the Council proceed with acquisition FOR PARKING LOTS of the property at 281 and 287 Church Street to be developed into an off-street parking facility to alleviate the conges- tion in that area. City Comlcil Meeting 9 March 26, 1974 Continued for two weeks It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the City Manager for a report back in two weeks. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7243 - The sum of $22,000 in Gas Tax Funds has APPROVING AGREEMENT been set aside to cover the City's cost BETWEEN THE CITY OF of participating in the installation of CHULA VISTA AND COUNTY these improvements. The plans are being OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE prepared in anticipation of the future IMPROVEMENT OF ALBANY construction of the Otay Elementary School AVENUE FROM TREMONT as a result of the recent development of AVENUE TO MAIN STREET - the Otay Park site. The Chula Vista GAS TAX PROJECT #195 Elementary School District and the San Diego Gas and Electric Company have expressed their willingness to construct their im- provements, and the County has agreed to pay $4,500 toward the cost of the project. RESOLUTION NO. 7244 - This project was financed in part by DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF direct cash participation by certain of the MONEY WHICH SHOULD BE benefiting property owners and in part ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN through an advance of City funds. The PARCELS OF PROPERTY PRIOR City Engineer has prepared his formal TO MAKING SEWER CONNECTION recommendation regarding the method of BECAUSE OF BENEFIT RECEIVED repayment to the City of funds advanced in BY SAID PARCELS BY THE behalf of non-participating property owners CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER which recommendation includes imposition FACILITIES IN THE 700 of simple 4% interest to a maximum of ten BLOCK OF HILLTOP DRIVE years commencing April 1, 1974. RESOLUTION NO. 7245 - This amendment extends the termination date APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO for the agreement adopted on August 15, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY 1972 to January 1, 1976, or upon City certi- OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY fication that all work has been completed, OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE IMPROVE- whichever date is sooner. MENT OF EJ~T "H" STREET BETWEEN HILLTOP DRIVE AND 1-80S RESOLUTION NO. 7246 - The eight-inch sewer to be constructed in ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Bay Boulevard north and south of "E" Street FROM SAN DIEGO GAS AND will cross property owned by San Diego Gas ELECTRIC COMPANY and Electric Company in the vicinity of its connection with the seventy-eight-inch Metropolitan Sewer. San Diego Gas and Electric Company has granted a 4' x 11' sewer easement to the City of Chula Vista. RESOLUTION NO. 7247 - A four-way stop was installed through Trial ESTABLISHING BOULEVARD STOP Traffic Regulation in July 1973. This oper- AND/OR THROUGH STREET IN ation was reported as satisfactory and it THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA - is now requested that the installation be FIFTH AVENUE AND "J" STREET made permanent. City Council Meeting 10 March 26, 1974 RESOLUTION NO. 7248 - The following bids were received on March 19, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1974: CONTRACT FOR REMODELING OF CHLORINE ROOM AT MEMORIAL R.W. Kurtz, General $ 8,236 PARK CENTER, PARKWAY AND Building Contractors FOURTH AVENUE Patrick J. Timmins $ 8,970 Construction Company Leeper Construction $12,023 Company It was recommended that the contract be awarded to R. W. Kurtz Company, the low bidder. RESOLUTION NO. 7249 - A variance was granted to the applicant for APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN a decrease in~arking spaces for a cocktail THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND lounge to be located at 645 "H" Street. One VICTOR HALMAGHI FOR PRIOR of the conditions of the variance was that APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF HOURS the Lessee of the premises enter into an OF OPERATION - 645 "H" STREET agreement with the City requiring that any changes in hours of operation which might affect the parking situation in the entire shopping complex would be subject to review and prior approval by the Planning staff. (End of Consent Calendar) REPAYMENT OF SEWER FACILITIES Councilman Hyde questioned the 4% interest rate charged (700 block of Hilltop Drive). Assistant Director of Public Works Robens explained that this was a carry-over from past practices. Motion to amend ordinance It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that an amendment be made to the ordinance relative to the interest rate as charged for City funds advanced for the public im- provement developments be modified to reflect the rates charged for 1911 Act developments or a prevailing rate. P~SOLUTION NO. 7250 - In a report to the Council, the Purchasing AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE Agent reported that the City is able to OF EIGHT (8) POLICE procure these vehicles via a cooperative PATROL VEHICLES purchasing arrangement with the County of Los Angeles on their bid No. Q1970, The unit price for the vehicles is $3~271.39 plus delivery charge, or a total of $27,479.68. LPG Conversion Assistant Director of Public Works Robens explained that the LPG conversion will be done by City staff utilizing equipment taken off the existing Matadors of the same type of car. He added that LPG is easier to get and costs 103 a gallon less than gasoline. City Council Meeting 11 March 26, 1974 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fellowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7251 - On March 19~ 1974, the City Council authorized PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL the use of up to $750 to be appropriated APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR from the unappropriated surplus of the RETAINING SERVICES OF A LAND- Planning Fund for retention of a landscape SCAPE ARCHITECT TO REVISE architect to complete this work. Formali- THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA zation of this action requires adoFti6~-of LANDSCAPE STANDARDS a resolution. R~selution 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7252 - According to instructions received from the AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL Comprehensive Planning Organization, fiscal ON BEHALF OF AZTEC BUS 1974-75 claims for Local Transportation LINES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE Fund monies must be submitted prior to PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF April 1, 1974. This claim, amounting to SAN DIEGO COUNTY OF AN $94,767, has been prepared. APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDS PROVIDED PURSHANT TO SENATE BILL 325 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 RESOLUTION NO. 7253 - The Director of Public Works submitted a APPROPRIATING AND AUTHORIZING report requesting the appropriation of THE EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX $60,000 from the 2107 Gas Tax funds un- FUNDS FOR BRISBANE STREET appropriated balance for the acquisition RIGHT-OF-WAY of the necessary right-of-way for Brisbane Street. In addition, authorization was asked to retain Gerald S. Kibbey and Associ- ates for the appraisal of the fair market value of the right-of-way for the relocation of Brisbane Street along with the expendi- ture of $1,500 from Gas Tax Project #194 for payment of the appraisal. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman EgdM~l, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting 12 March 26, 1974 AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7254 - The following bids were received on March ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 19, 1974: CONTRACT FOR THE ALTERATION AND MODIFICATION OF THE Leeper Construction Company $5,873.00 REPAIR BUILDING AND SWEEPER SHED AT 707 "F" STREET, R.W. Kurtz, General $6,748.00 PUBLIC WORKS CENTER Building Contractor Patrick J. Timmins $7,595.00 Construction Company It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Leeper Construction Company. The relocation of a telephone terminal box will be performed by Pacific Telephone personnel at a cost of $224.00. Ail re- quired rearrangement and other electric appurtenances and painting will be done by City forces. The estimated cost of these materials is $395.00. An appropria- tion for an additional amount of $1,855 was requested to cover the 10% contingency and the cost of the materials. 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, Soott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None MAYOR'S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held, at the nloge of the business meeting, for personnel reasons. EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Mayor Hamilton reported that he received a letter from the South Bay Riders, Eques- trian Trails Organization, in which they indicated they are trying to establish an ad hoc committee for San Diego County to establish those trails throughout the County similar to the Santa Barbara County's General Plan. They asked for Chula Vista participation. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred to the City Manager to designate a representative to the established San Diego County ad hoc committee. City Council Meeting 13 March 26, 1974 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Councilman Scott remarked that he would like to be brought up-to-date on the response from the Public Utilities Commission concerning the City's objection to the telephone directory listings. City Attorney Lindberg stated that ne re- sponse has been received. ^ response was received by Mr. Stan McMains~ however, in which the PUC indicated that they held a public hearing on the matter. Letter to be sent to PUC It was moYed by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a copy of the same letter be sent by registered mail to the PUC. If this does not work, then perhaps the Council can con- te~late some legal action. BROWN FIELD Councilman Hyde referred to the newspaper articles published recently concerning a major airport at Brown Field. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the consideration Planning Department be asked to consider the proposals that have been seriously entertained, by at least the staff of the Comprehensive Planning Organization. Councilman Hobel announced that the study will be completed in late summer at which time it will be considered by CPO. At that time, the Council would decide its position in the matter. Mayor Hamilton commented that public hearings will be held in the various com- munities on this proposal. Motion restated It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Manager be directed to examine the available information concerning Brown Field major airport proposals and give a report on the staff's viewpoints concerning this to the City Council. This is to be brought back next week. City Manager Thomson said he would bring back a status report on what is involved and will also provide a supplemental package of whatever information he can get in that time. SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS Councilman Hyde commented that sometime ago the Council referred to the staff the matter of renovating the shuffleboard courts at Memorial Park. He asked what has been ac- complished on this. City Manager Thomson stated he would report back at the next meeting. PRAYER BREAKFAST Councilman Egdahl reported that beginning April 29, 1974, the Chamber of Commerce will have a grand opening event for their new building. A suggestion was made that City Council Meeting 14 March 26, 1974 the Council and the Chamber sponsor would could be a first annual Prayer Breakfast~ It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the City co-sponsor the Prayer Break- fast which is planned in conjunction with the grand opening of the Chamber of Com- merce facility. EXECUTIV~ SESS10N The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m~ and the meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.