HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/11/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday November 27, 1973
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, with
the following
Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of
Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, 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 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
the minutes of the meeting of November 20, 1973,
be approved, copies having been sent to each
Councilman.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Presentation of 20-year Mayor Hamilton presented Mr. Fulkerson with a
service pin to Ezra G. Fulkerson, City pin commemorating his 20 years' service
Public Works Department with the City.
ORAL CON~MUNICATIONS
Frank Polluck Mr. Polluck stated he is representing the owners
110 West "A" Street of the Bay Center Shopping Center, 645 "H"
San Diego Street. They have a potential tenant who will
operate a cocktail lounge and wishes to put in
one or two billiard tables in this establishment.
Mr. Polluck asked Council's approval of this use.
Referred to City Attorney It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
this request be referred to the City Attorney
for report at the next Council meeting.
Discussion Councilman Egdahl asked that the City Attorney
include in his report the rationale for the
existing provision in the ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - By Resolution No. 7058, the City Council set the
CONSIDERATION OF ESTAB- date of November 27, 1973, for a public hearing
LISHING AN UNDERGROUND to determine whether public necessity, health,
UTILITY DISTRICT ON safety or welfare require the formation of an
BROADWAY underground utility district on Broadway be-
tween "F" Street and "H" Street.
In a report to the Council, City Manager Thomson
stated that the estimated cost of the project
will be $311,000. The funds are available -
$322,400 from the assigned San Diego Gas and
Electric utility undergrounding and conversion
funds.
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Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, submitted
a plat noting the area to be undergrounded.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Harry Hoch Mr. Hoch remarked that he owned the property
2575 Camino Espino at 466 Broadway (mobile home park) and asked
San Diego what effect the undergrounding would have on
the property owners.
Mr. Cole explained that the cost to the prop-
erty owner would be to convert his overhead
service to an underground service. In Mr.
Hoch's particular case, Mr. Hughes from the
San Diego Gas and Electric Company, indicated
at what point the company would come in and
underground the service, stating that they
will be asking Mr. Hoch for an easement for
gas company facilities.
William Steneger Mr. Steneger said he owned Del Taco and spoke
444 Broadway in favor of the undergrounding.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 7093 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of
ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND the text was waived by unanimous consent,
UTILITY DISTRICT ON BROADWAY passed and adopted by the following vote,
FROM "F" STREET TO "H" STREET to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde,
Egdahl, Scott
Noes~ None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - On July 17, 1973, the City Council, by Reso-
CONSTRUCTION OF EAST "H" lution No. 6948, approved a thoroughfare
STREET FROM HILLTOP DRIVE agreement between the County of San Diego and
TO THE 1-805 FREEWAY, GAS City of Chula Vista for the construction of
TAX PROJECT NO. 126 East "H" Street. This agreement provides for
the construction of East "H" Street with a
travel way of 72 feet from curb to curb, or
8 feet more travel way than was originally
included in a cooperative improvement approved
by the Council on August 15, 1972, by Resolu-
tion No. 6561. After several meetings with
the residents in the area, the Public Works
Director recommended the construction of a
5-foot to 6-foot ornamental wall along the
right-of-way line at the rear of the affected
property owners' lots. With the cost of the
wall, the City's estimated share of the con-
struction will be $138,000.
Council discussion Questions were asked pertaining to the rationale
for a six-lane road versus the four lanes; the
length of the proposed wall; having tree wells
in the sidewalk areas; the amount of traffic
that will be generated now that the Sports World
project has been turned down; any plans for a
bicycle path.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
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Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition were Patricia ¥ilensky,
93 East Shasta Street; Pattie Pitts, 71 East
Shasta Street; Leroy Stevenson, 80 Via de
Laurencio; Mark D. Saubers, 65 East Shasta'
John Pitts, 71 East Shast~ Street for Hilltop
Homeowners' Association: John Gillis, 21 "H"
Street; Martin Gaedstedfler, Green Bay Street,
San Diego; Shirley Mitchell, 145 "~' Street;
Peter DeRock, 47 East Shasta Street; Johnny
Cario, S18 Carvalos. Their objections were:
(1) six lanes will pose health and safety haz-
ards; (2) anticipated automobile load and re-
sultant air pollution will be untenable;
(3) sound pollution will be at an unacceptable
level if the six lanes are constructed; (4) prop-
erty values will decrease; (5) cited the number
of deaths due to air pollution in the San Diego
area; (6) wall is only a partial solution;
(7) send the Environmental Impact Report back
to the Planning Commission for restudy;
(8) safety of children; (9) ruins the rural at-
mosphere; (10) what is being proposed for the
area west of this construction - will the wall
be extended?
Mr. Cole gave a brief history of the County-
City joint agreement on this construction, the
traffic count that will be generated, and the
need to set aside the right-of-way for a six-
lane road.
RECESS A recess was called at 8:40 p.m. and the meet-
ing reconvcned at 9:05 p.m.
Speaking in favor In favor of the extension were: Judith
Schulenberg, 5051 Glen Verde, Bonita; L. A.
Hink, 62 Pepper Tree Road. They cited the
(1) critical traffic conditions existing on
Pepper Tree Road, Bonita Road, Vista Drive,
Hilltop Drive, "L" Street and the intersection
of Telegraph Canyon Road and Interstate 805;
(2) hope that this project doesn't meet the
delays experienced by national projects;
(3) people who live on the north side of this
proposed project were well aware of this ex-
tension when they bought their properties.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or
against, the hearing was declared closed.
Council inquiries In answer to the Council's inquiries, Director
of Public Works Cole explained the measures
being taken to mitigate pollution and noise.
In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question,
Mr. Cole remarked that if a new developer were
to come in, the City would require the standard
120-foot right-of-way for six lanes.
Claire Avenue intersection Councilman Egdahl referred to the "complicated"
signalization that would be needed at the
intersection of "H" Street and Claire Avenue
(students' crossing, left turns, etc.). He
asked for a comparison cost of an overwalk and
the cost of the signalization at this inter-
section.
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Environmental Impact Report Mr. Roger Daoust, Associate Civil Engineer,
read from the environmental impact report re-
garding the traffic impact on other streets
in the City if this extension was not con-
structed, the pollutant levels that will be
generated, and alternatives to this transpor-
tation plan.
Discussion followed regarding the possibility
of cul-de-sacing Claire Avenue; putting six
lanes into an inadequate road width; what
effect the Hillside ordinance will have on this
project; and the previous direction given to
the staff to study the entire E1 Rancho del Rey
project.
Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by
Councilman Scott that this plan be approved
subject to the following modifications: a
four-lane roadway - 48 feet on an 80-foot to
82-foot roadbed with a 12-foot parkway on each
side and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides with
a retaining wall as indicated by the staff, and
that the parkway be heavily landscaped for the
purpose of providing noise muffling and air
pollution absorption.
Mr. Cole stated there will be problem5 with the
48-foot width; the Thoroughfare Committee agreed
to go to the 72-foot substandard width for the
six lane5 (without emergency parking lanes).
He stated that a better width would be to have
the running lanes at 14 feet, making the width
of the road 52 feet curb to curb.
Study to include closing Councilman Scott suggested the staff study the
off Claire Avenue possibility of closing off Claire Avenue and
putting in an overpass.
Motion amended Councilman Hyde stated he would include this
in the motion. Councilman Scott agreed to the
second.
Further amendment to motion Councilman Hyde further amended the motion to
state that the four-lane road be 52 feet curb
to curb, and that suitable emergency parking
bays be provided as recommended by the staff.
Mr. Cole suggested approaching the Thoroughfare
Committee first without the proposal for the
parking bays.
Motion changed Councilman Hyde restated the motion to provide
flexibility for the staff to negotiate with
the County on those provisions.
Discussion of changes in motion Councilman Egdahl felt the travel lanes should
be wide enough to avoid having the staff coming
back later to request a widening of the streets.
Also, if Claire Avenue is made into a cul-de-
sac, there will be no need for sidewalks.
Mr. Cole suggested the staff come back in two
weeks with a cross section and some alternate
proposals.
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Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion; Councilman
Scott withdrew his second.
Landscaping The Council discussed the requirement for the
heavy landscaping. Mayor Hamilton referred to
the requirement for planting trees in the side-
walk area, asking that these be substantial
trees with a great amount of foliage to cut out
some of the noise that will be generated.
New motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the staff be directed to bring back a proposal
for the development of "H" Street to Interstate
805 which provides for four lanes of traffic
flanked by a landscaped parkway strip on both
sides, flanked by an appropriate sidewalk on
each side and a retaining wall as described in
the staff's recommendation - all on an 80-foot
to 82-foot roadbed. Also, a study to be made
on cul-de-sacing Claire Avenue on the north
side and/or providing a pedestrian ramp at that
point over "H" Street.
Discussion of motion Mr. Cole indicated that the sidewalk is being
proposed only for the south side.
Motion amended Councilman Hyde amended his motion to state
that sidewalks be provided only for the south
side. Councilman Scott agreed to the second
and it carried unanimously.
Councilman Egdahl referred to the homes along
East "H" Street that will have direct access
to this street. He felt that the width of the
street at that point should reflect this and
allow for it so that there will be no inter-
ruption of traffic.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE (Continued to meeting of December 11, 1973.)
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
EAST "H" STREET IN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FROM
HILLTOP DRIVE TO THE INTER-
SECTION OF INTERSTATE 805
RECESS The Council recessed at 10:25 p.m. and re-
convened at 10:40 p.m.
COUNTY ROAD STATION Acting City Manager Bourcier distributed to
the Council a plot diagram of the County Road
Station for sale in Bonita. The cost is
$44,450 for the 1.73 acres.
Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that
the staff be directed to look into this and
bring back a recommendation to the City Council.
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REPORT ON INSTALLATION OF Director of Public Works Cole reported that a
BUS BENCHES AT THE request was received from the Congregational
INTERSECTION OF THIRD Towers and Norman Park Center regarding the in-
AVENUE AND "F" STREET stallation of bus benches at the corner of
Third Avenue and "F" Street. The purpose of
the bus benches is to provide rest areas for
elderly people while they are waiting for the
bus.
Mr. Cole recommended that the bus benches be
installed at the three bus stops in the inter-
section of Third Avenue and "F" Street and at
the bus stop between Congregational Towers and
Norman Park Center. He added that the benches
can be purchased through the use of the SB 325
Funds and can be installed by City forces. The
cost of purchasing and installing the four bus
stop benches without backs would be approximately
$280; with backs $600.
Report accepted and resolution It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
to be brought back Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
the report be accepted and the staff be directed
to bring back a resolution appropriating the
funds. The number of benches to be purchased
to be left up to the judgment of the staff.
REPORT ON REALIGNMENT OF Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, ex-
NORTH GLOVER AVENUE AND plained that the Department of Motor Vehicles
"C" STREET AS RELATED TO proposes to construct a new, larger facility
THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR at the northwest corner of "C" Street and North
VEHICLES SITE Glover Avenue. However, exposure to the travel-
ing public to this facility is somewhat limited
due to the street configuration in the area.
The City staff has suggested that access to the
site could be made through an extension of
North Glover Avenue to an intersection with
Third Avenue and abandonment of the existing
acute angle intersection of "C" Street with
Third Avenue.
Mr. Cole further explained that an agreement
has been reached to divide the cost for right-
of-way and the construction. The total cost
of the project will be $98,000, and it is
proposed that the Department of Motor Vehicles
will pay $62,000 and the City will pay $36,000.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the report be accpeted.
RECOMMENDATION OF YOUTH The Youth Commission recommended the institu-
COMMISSION REGARDING MOTOR- tion of a Motorcycle Safety Program to be ad-
CYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM INT0 ministered through the High School Driver's
THE CURRICULUM OF THE Education/Training Program. They stated that
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH a similar program held last year proved to be
SCHOOL DISTRICT highly successful.
Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that
the request be accepted. (It was assumed that
there would be no cost to the City.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
Item No. 7 (Assembly Bill No. 1) and Item No. 10
(Agreement with Library Consultant) be removed
from the Consent Calendar.
Approval of Consent Calendar It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
(with the deletion of Item Nos. 7 and 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 7094 - The Mayor read the proclamation commending the
COMMENDING MS. CAROL SCHILTNECK students in this fifth grade class for their
AND THE STUDENTS OF HER FIFTH efforts in a paper-collecting project and do-
GRADE CLASS AT ROSEBANK ELEMENTARY hating the monies received to the Children's
SCHOOL FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN THE Hospital and the Humane Society. A copy of this
COLLECTION OF PAPER FOR THE RE- proclamation was sent to each student.
CYCLING THEREOF, AND DEPOSITING
THE MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF THIS ACTION AS A
DONATION TO THE CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL AND THE HU~E SOCIETY
RESOLUTION NO. 7095 - The contract with San Diego Liquid Gas and
AUTHORIZING SAN DIEGO LIQUID Appliance for the City's liquefied petroleum
GAS AND APPLIANCE INC. TO gas requirements for the period June 15, 1973
INCREASE PRICE OF LIQUEFIED through June 14, 1974 is $.19 a gallon. Ap-
PETROLEUM GAS proYal has just been granted to Atlantic-
Richfield by the Federal government to increase
the cost of propane to San Diego Liquid Gas and
Appliance by $.03 on August 20, 1973 and an
additional $.03 on October 1, 1973. The sup-
plier has now requested that the City authorize
an increase of $.06 to bring the unit price to
$.25 a gallon.
RESOLUTION NO. 7097 - Landscape Irrigation Specialists, Inc., have
GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME requested a four-week extension due to the
FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION shortage of the Nu-Way subirrigation systems
OF CENTER ISLANDS AT "E", "H" material which delivery date will be Decem-
AND "J" STREETS AT 1-5 FREEWAY ber 5, 1973.
RESOLUTION NO. 7098 - A i0' x 290' drainage easement has been offered
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT for dedication as a result of a requirement of
FROM QUINTIN WHELAN, TRUSTEE a parcel map filed by the Chula Vista Group
FOR ROBERT CONFORTH, LESSOR Properties for the site of the medical facil-
AND ANTHONY PIERANGELO, M.D. ities at 480 Fourth Avenue.
GENERAL PARTNER AS LESSEE FOR
DRAINAGE PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 7099 - The installation of the pistol range has been
ACCEPTING POLICE PISTOL RANGE completed by the contractor, Detroit Bullet
Trap Corporation, in accordance with the re-
quirements of the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 7100 - On November 21, 1973, the following six bids
ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING were received:
CONTRACT FOR GRADING OF
LARKHAVEN PARK AND OTAY PARK
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B. E. Wilson Contracting Co. $ 6,305.00
C. W. McGrath 7,998.00
John Murphy Construction 8,160.00
Pullaro Contracting Co. 12,380.00
W. R. Connelly 14,600.00
F. R. Stanfield Co. 24,528.90
It was recommended that the contract be awarded
to the low bidder and authorize the amount of
$6,935 ($630 for contingencies).
RESOLUTION NO. 7101 - The City and the County have been acquiring
ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT the needed right-of-way for the construction
FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH of this project. On October 18, 1973, the
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF Board of Trustees for the Sweetwater Union
TRUSTEES FOR STREET PURPOSES High School District approved the dedication
ON EAST "H" STREET of an easement for public right-of-way for a
portion of East "H" Street designated as
parcels A and B.
RESOLUTION NO. 7102 - The Sweetwater Union High School District
ACCEPTING GRANTS OF EASEMENT Board of Trustees approved the dedication of
FROM SWEETWATER UNION HIGH easements for the construction of a retaining
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF wall along the southerly right-of-way line of
TRUSTEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION East "H" Street, east of Claire Avenue and
OF RETAINING WALL AND DRAINAGE adjacent to the Hilltop High School property,
FACILITIES - EAST "H" STREET and for drainage facilities at the southeast
corner of Claire Avenue and East "H" Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 7103 - City Clerk's Certification
RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, City Clerk of the City
CITY ON THE 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
1973, DECLARING THE RESULT that the returns for the Special Election con-
THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS solidated with the State-Wide Election held on
AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW November 6, 1973, have been duly and regularly
canvassed as provided by law, and all returned
absentee ballots have been canvassed as pro-
vided by law. The official results, as deter-
mined by the canvass, are as follows:
PROPOSITION L: Do the people of the City of
Chula Vista approve the General Development
Plan and Schedule for the Sports World Project
as modified by the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista incorporating a sports arena, re-
gional shopping center and residential develop-
ment in accordance with Resolution No. 6910
adopted by the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista on the 3rd day of July 19737
The whole number of votes cast was 19,270.
There were 72 precincts established for the pur-
pose of holding this election.
The results were:
YES 9,374
NO 9,667
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That as a result of said election, a majority
of the qualified voters voting on Proposition
"L" relating to the Sports World question did
vote against said proposition and therefore it
shall be deemed defeated.
That attached hereto and made a part hereof is
a list of persons voted for and against the
proposition, together with the number of votes
received in each precinct and the total votes
received in the election.
I certify that the foregoing statement of re-
sults is a full, true and correct statement of
the facts of said canvass and of the results
of said election, and that as soon as the re-
suit was declared, the aforesaid statement was
duly entered by me, the City Clerk of the City
of Chula Vista, on the records of said City.
(End of Consent Calendar)
City Council Meeting 10 November 27, 1973
STATEMENT OF ALL VOTES POLLED AT THE SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED ELECTION HELD NOVEMB[
CIT~ UF'CHULA VIS[A OUESIION
PROP L
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COUNI,Y PRECINCI'S g275
19017 g5~6
City Council Meeting 11 November 27, 1973
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING The primary thrust of this proposed legislation
PREPRINT ASSEMBLY BILL is to consolidate various State land use author-
NO. 1 ESTABLISHING A ities and provide effective protection for
STATE LAND USE COMMISSION critical resources.
Speaking against the bill Mayor Hamilton spoke in favor of the "home rule"
indicating that this Conunission would take away
this jurisdiction. Councilman Scott compared
this bill to the Coastal Commission.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilman Hyde
NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 7096 - Councilman Egdahl questioned paying the con-
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN sultant for advising the architect regarding
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND the furnishings for the Library (in fact,
RAYMOND M. HOLT AND ASSOCIATES, selecting the furnishings) and the architect
LIBRARY CONSULTANTS, APPRO- also, then, collects a fee for the amount of
PRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR the furnishings.
The Council concurred that this provision will
be studied in the architect's agreement.
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. 7104 - This is a 72 lot single family subdivision on
APPROVING THE TENTATIVE ~P 52 acres of land located on the northeast side
OF A SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN of Otay Lakes Road approximately 3/4 mile south
AS RANCHITO ROBINHOOD of Allen School Lane. The developed area, as
analyzed by the Director of Planning, conforms
essentially to the ridge top leaving the steeper
slopes on both sides undeveloped; the project
conforms closely to the proposed Hillside regu-
lations in both density and grading.
Shirley Weiss Mrs. Weiss stated that she represents Equestrian
3322 Bonita Mesa Road Trails, Inc. She stated their aim is to pre-
Bonita serve riding and hiking trails in the Sweet-
water Valley. She asked if any provision was
made for these trails in this subdivision.
Director of Planning Peterson stated there are
no plans for equestrian trails.
Mrs. Weiss noted the present trails in the
Valley, and requested that the Council require
this developer to provide trail access in and
around the subdivision.
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Noel Smith Mr. Smith stated he is representing the Bonita
1008 Calle Mesita Bel-Aire Homeowners' Association. He remarked
Bonita that with Rancho Robinhood, Bonita Acres, and
Bonita Ridge subdivisions will comprise a total
of approximately 500 units. He felt that this
"intense development" needs to be considered.
James Ashborne Mr. Ashborne, representing the applicants,
George Nolte & Associates stated that 60% of the site will be retaine~
for open space assessment district.
Councilman Scott asked whether the whole area
out there was master-planned for equestrian
trails.
Mr. Peterson stated he was not aware of any
plans.
Councilman Scott noted the equestrial trails
proposed in the E1 Rancho del Rey subdivision,
and indicated that this would be the appro-
priate time to study this matter.
Resolution offered offered by Mayor Hamilton with the provision
that the staff and the subdivider study the
possibility of providing equestrian trails
that would link up with the equestrian system
in the E1 Rancho del Rey property, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl,
Scott, Hobel
Noes: None
Absent: None
General Plan Element Councilman Egdahl discussed having an element
in the General Plan for equestrian, biking
and hiking trails.
Mr. Peterson indicated there are no plans for
equestrian trails on the east side of Otay
Lakes Road.
Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the staff be directed to look into this matter.
Mary Augustine Mrs. Augustine said she was the Trail Coordina-
tor for Equestrian Trails and offered her ser-
vices as a consultant.
RESOLUTION NO. 710S - In November 1972, the City Council adopted a
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6683 six-year utilities undergrounding program
APPROVING A SlX-YEAR UTILITIES (Resolution No. 6683). Utilities Underground-
UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM ins Coordinating Committee met on November 15
and considered four alternate six-year pro-
grams - 1974 through 1980. Alternate 4 of the
Committee's proposals is being recommended for
adoption.
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:
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AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hebel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Y~kYOR'S REPORT
Bus Coloring Committee Mayor Hamilton reported that a Selection Com-
mittee has been formed:
Mrs. Leona Wulff - Art Consultant for the City
School District
Dr. Bob Penner - Member, City Beautification
Committee
Burt Leonard - Representing Aztec Bus Lines
Jennie Fulasz - City Clerk
A meeting has been called for 1:00 o'clock on
Tuesday, December 4, 1973.
Councilmen's Salary Mayor Hamilton commented on the City's Charter
which connects the Councilmen's pay scale with
that of the General Law cities of the State.
The State has now authorized an increase of
5% a year.
Motion for ordinance It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
an ordinance be brought back at the next meet-
ing setting the amount of $335 a month for the
Councilmen's salary, to be effective May 1, 1974
(after the next municipal election).
Deputy City Attorney's salary It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
a resolution be brought back at the next meet-
ing setting the Deputy City Attorney's salary
as recommended by the City Attorney (Step "E"
level - $1,218 per month effective as of
November 23, 1973).
CHARTER REVIEW CO~4ITTEE Councilman Scott referred to the letter received
from the Chairman of the Charter Review Commit-
tee stating that they will take up the matter
of putting things directly on the ballot.
Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Charter Review Committee Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
a letter be sent to the Charter Review Com-
mittee stating that the function of the Com-
mittee is to review the Charter and bring those
parts of the Charter that need revising to the
City Council with the Committee's recommendations.
Discussion Mayor Hamilton proposed that the recommendations
of the Committee be considered by a full Council
and with proper review with the Committee.
MOTION FOR ATTORNEY TO SIT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
NEXT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the
CHAIPJ~AN City Attorney, as a parliamentarian of the
Planning Commission, be seated next to the
Chairman so that he can advise the Chairman.
City Council Meeting 14 November 27, 1973
CLEAN AIR NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Councilman Hyde noted the article appearing in
the November 23 issue of the UNION TRIBUNE which
stated that the San Diego region still has a
long way to go to get clean air. The article
noted that E1Cajon was the worst city and Chula
Vista ranked second as having the most adverse
days that exceed Environmental Protection Agency
standards.
Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that
the staff be directed to contact Dr. Askew and
obtain the data referred to by this article,
and present it to the Council along with com-
ments and recommendations.
CITY'S ANNUAL REPORT Councilman Hyde complimented the City Manager
and staff on the City's Annual Report.
EPA REGULATIONS Councilman Egdahl noted the letter received
asking for some response to the League of
Cities by November 29 regarding EPA proposals.
Referred to staff for reply It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
this be referred to staff for reply.
YULETIDE PARADE Councilman Scott comraended the Downtown Asso-
ciation on the excellent parade held last night -
November 26, 1973.
SIGN CONFERENCE The Council set the time of 7:00 p.m. December
13, 1973, to meet with the Broadway Associa-
tion and other interested parties concerning
the sign ordinance.
GAS TAX PROGRAM Mayor Hamilton asked for an update on the Gas
Tax Program for a Council Conference to be
held some time in January.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS Councilman Hyde noted the appointments that
AND CO~qlSSIONS must be made and asked that this be done at
the next meeting or a special meeting be called.
MEETINGS ON DECEMBER 26 The City Clerk stated that December 25 and
AND JANUARY 2 January 1 fall on Tuesday and asked if the
Council wished to set meetings for the next
days - December 26 and January 2.
Mayor Hamilton indicated that no meetings should
be held; however, if the staff feels a meeting
should be held, they should so advise the Coun-
cil at the next meeting.
City Council Meeting 15 November 27, 1973
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m.
to the meeting scheduled for December 4, 1973
at 7:00 p.m.
(Note: Since a majority of the Councilmen will
be out of town on December 4, the City Clerk
will post the notice of the lack of a quorum.
The next meeting, therefore, will be held on
December 11, 1973.)
City' Clerk