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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/07/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUI~ VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 24, 1973 A regular meeting of the City Council 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 Also present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Accountant Hackett 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 1973, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY- The City Clerk administered the oath of APPOINTED CO}~qlSSIONERS office to the following new commissioners: Ernest Potratz - Board of Appeals David "Bud" Owens - Parks and Recreation Dr. Delbert Hughes - Parking Place PRESENTATION ON UNITED STATES Mr. Larry Taylor of the Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Development Agency, discussed the prelimi- AGENCY'S PROPOSED AIR QUALITY nary findings of the "Clean Air Project" IMPLEMENTATION PLAN and the California State Air Resources Board's Transportation Control Plan for the San Diego Air Basin. He showed slides of various transportation plans and charts and reported that the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on July 31, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. to establish a regional con- sensus for this region on this Plan. On August 7, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency will hold hearings on their proposed Plan. REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF Mr. Robert Campbell, Port Commissioner, THE PORT DISTRICT reported on the activities of the San Diego Unified Port District. He discussed the deepening of the harbor at the small boat launching facility; the channel buoys; vandalism that is occurring at the J Street marina site; a full-time groundsman has been hired for the South Bay area; the draft copy of the Environmental Impact Report from the consultants is being re- viewed by their staff. Mr. Campbell urged the Council to hear a presentation by Thomas Crandall, Executive Director of the Regional Coast Commission. In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, Mr. Campbell stated that he talked to John Banks and Mr. Murphy of NASSC0 (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) on the phone about a month ago. They wanted to be reassured that the Port Commission is keeping an "open mind" to their locating in the South Bay area. Mr. Campbell informed them that the issue was not closed, and the Chairman of the Port Commission an- nounced publicly that he encourages NASSCO to approach the Commission when they have something more definitive the Commission can go to work on. The Mayor stated that the following item will be moved up on the agenda. RESOLUTION - URGING STATE TO City Attorney Lindberg submitted the BAN HITCHHIKING FOR MINORS resolution for Council consideration. He AND REQUESTING THE OTHER CITIES discussed the problems associated with IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND THE the ban on hitchhiking indicating that he BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO JOIN IN felt a better educational program and an THE SUPPORT OF SUCH A BAN improved transportation system with a suf- ficiently low cost to encourage young people to use it would ameliorate the existing hitchhiking problem. Irma Morris Mrs. Morris stated she is working on 114 Third Avenue obtaining 5000 signatures to present to Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh - her ultimate goal is to collect 15,000 to 20,000 sig- natures. She plans to appear before nine other City Councils in San Diego County, and urged this Council's adoption of the resolution. Lt. John E. Law Lt. Law discussed Senator Walsh's Bill California Highway Patrol (SB17) to ban hitchhiking and Assembly Bills 1457 and 2025. He stated that the Bills have been before the legislature now for three years, and discussed the numerous problems being encountered in attempting to get the Bills adopted. Lt. Law added that the problem of hitchhiking is the definition of "soliciting." Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Youth Commission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this resolution be referred to the Youth Commission for recommendation to the Council. Request to send to Human Councilman Hyde requested that the resolu- Relations Commission tion also be sent to the Human Relations Commission. Included in motion Councilman Scott stated he would include this in his motion; Councilman Hyde agreed to the second and the inclusion carried unanimously. Presentation to commissions Mayor Hamilton asked Lt. Law if he would be available to speak to the commissions. Lt. Law stated he would be happy to. - 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 6954 - In order for the Library to acquire the film APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUND THAT THOUGHT HE WAS A RACOON, it THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND is required that an agreement setting forth WALT DISNEY EDUCATIONAL terms and conditions for showing the film, MATERIALS COMPANY FOR SIX as well as action to be taken in case of loss YEAR LEASE OF FILM or extensive damage, be signed by the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6955 - The 1972 legislation allowed males employed DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO by police departments who performed identi- APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO fication and communication duties to elect CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD to be "safety members" rather than "miscel- OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE laneous members" for retirement purposes. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT Emergency legislation has been enacted to SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL include all employees in this classification. OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The legislation affects only those employees hired on or before August 4, 1972. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent None RESOLUTION NO. 6956 - The Governing Board of the Chula Vista City ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED TO School District granted a quitclaim deed for CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM an acre of property located on the south side CHULA VISTA CITY SCHOOL of Otay Valley Road east of Brandywine Avenue. DISTRICT FOR THE ANIMAL The City has paid the District the sum of SHELTER SITE $7,500 for the release of the quitclaim deed, which property will be used for the new Animal Shelter. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6957 - The Engineering Division has realigned a PURSUANT TO SECTION 1930 ET portion of Second Avenue within the San Diego SEQ. OF THE STREETS AND HIGH- Gas and Electric Company's 250-foot easement WAYS CODE AUTHORIZING THE SU~g4ARY in order to obtain a 90 degree intersection VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF with Orange Avenue. The Planning Commission STREETS AND ORDERING THE VACATION approved this summary street vacation on OF A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE June 27, 1973. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6958 - This is the portion of Second Avenue which REMISING, RELEASING AND was vacated by the above resolution (No. QUITCLAIMING CERTAIN REAL 6957). PROPERTY IN SAID CITY TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6959 - In conjunction with the summary street ACCEPTING GP~T OF EASEMENT vacation of a portion of Second Avenue FROM SAN DIEGO GAS AND within the San Diego Gas and Electric ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR STREET Company's 250-foot easement, an additional AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND right-of-way has bemn granted by SDG&E for DEDICATING AND NAMING CERTAIN the ultimate right-of-way width of 67.50 REAL PROPERTY IN CITY OF CHULA feet to the City for Second Avenue. VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6960 - In compliance with one of the conditions of ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT approval of Parcel Map No. 1706, Olivine G. FROM OLIVINE G. VALOIS Valois granted the City a ten-foot easement FOR SEWER PURPOSES for sewer purposes. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6961 - The existing contract between the City and APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR the U.S.A. Department of Housing and Urban THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT Development must be amended to reflect FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR changes within the original contract. The DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE major change is the substitution of Larkhaven PURPOSES NO. OSC-456 (G), for Harborside park site. BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None - 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 6962 - The Director of Finance reported the follow- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ing bids, which were received on July 18, CONTRACT FOR FIRE INSURANCE 1973, at 2:00 p.m.: FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Plan I Plan II Plan III Home Insurance Co. 8808 6763 5720 Pacific Indemnity 9397 7762 7364 Northern lns. Co. 8925 7346 6934 Industrial Ins. Co. 7858 6383 6086 Harbor Ins. Co. ---- 10020 9575 Fireman's Fund Co. 7621 6478 6248 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the iow bidder, Industrial Insurance Company, with a $1,000 deductible provision as called for in Plan II. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING THE City Attorney Lindberg reported that the VALIDITY OF REFERENDUM PETITIONS following two resolutions were prepared for SUBMITTED PERTAINING TO THE REPEAL Council's consideration. Both call for a OF RESOLUTION NO. 6910 APPROVING reconsideration of the resolution approving THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PI~N OF the Sports World General Development Plan SPORTS WORLD, AND WAIVING THE and Schedule. This was undertaken in accord- REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 4051.1 ance with the requirements of the Elections AND 4051.2 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Code of the State of California. OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RE- QUIRING THE EXA/qlNATION OF SAID He added, however, that in light of comments SIGNATURES FOR VALIDITY BY THE received from both the proponents and the CITY CLERK, RECONSIDERING SAID opponents, it would be his recommendation RESOLUTION AND RESCINDING SAID that the City Clerk be directed to verify RESOLUTION the signatures on the referendum petitions. In a report to the Council, the City Clerk stated that she received petitions on July 12, and 17, 1973, totaling approximately 3,845 signatures, and on July 24, 1973, with an approximate count of 1,200 addi- tional signatures. RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING THE VALIDITY OF REFERENDUM PETITIONS SUBMITTED PERTAINING TO THE REPEAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 6910 APPROVING THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF SPORTS WORLD, AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF SECTIONS 4051.1 AND 4051.2 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRING THE EXAMINATION OF SAID SIGNATURES FOR VALIDITY BY THE CITY CLERK, RECONSIDERING SAID RESOLUTION AND HEREBY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE CON- SOLIDATED WITH THE SPECIAL STATE- WIDE ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1973, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4022 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Michael Witte, Attorney Mr. Witte stated he was the attorney for 3232 Fourth Avenue "Concerned Citizens of Chula Vista." He San Diego discussed the cost revenue analysis of the sports arena, stating that in an effort to assist the City, his clients have commis- sioned Dr. Frederick Seabold, Associate Professor of Economics, State University of California, San Diego, to do a basic analysis. Dr. Seabold has, however, done a lengthy analysis of the cost revenue study. Mr. Witte felt the Council would be interested in reviewing this at the time of their reconsideration. Professor Seabold was retained by "Concerned Citizens of Chula Vista" on a fee basis to do this study. Mr. Witte remarked that his clients have both a "grievance" and a "suggestion," both having to do with politicking. He referred to the members of the Council speaking to different groups, as well as his own clients, and asked that facts be presented to the people. He noted a Planning Commission report dated October 27, 1972, of land use comparisons between the Gersten project and the Bloom project, which he felt should be used in presenting facts to the people. Discussion of reopening hearing In answer to Council's inquiries, City Attorney Lindberg explained that the pro- vision of the Election Code at this juncture is: (1) to require receipt of petitions on a referendum; (2) processing by the Clerk; and (3) the two alternatives available to the Council. If the Council chooses neither of the two alternatives, the parties sub- mitting the petitions could bring action in Superior Court and by writ of mandate, force the Council to take action either of repealing or placing the issue on the ballot. Under the law, the public hearing cannot be reopened for this particular Plan. Campaigning for the issue In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, City Attorney Lindberg stated there is no restraint against any Councilman voicing his opinion on the perspective referendum - outside of the Council meeting. Carole Smith Mrs. Smith remarked that this whole Plan 87 F Street has changed as of April 1973 and that the Environmental Impact Report was no longer valid. Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman said he was chairman of "Citizens 1670 Gotham Street Concerned for Chula Vista." He referred to the petitions submitted to the City Clerk, which he said contained over 5000 signatures. He received an additional 20 signatures tonight and there are still approximately 200 petitions being circulated. Mr. Coleman added that if they had gone to the deadline (August 2) they could have collected up to 10,000 signatures. He urged the Council to adopt the resolution reversing its earlier approval of the Bloom project. Motion to verify signatures It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried to direct the City Clerk to proceed with validating the signatures. - 6 - Motion on the resolutions It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the two resolutions be tabled. RESOLUTION NO. 6963 - The City Clerk has asked for destruction of AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION records dating from 1911 through 1943. She OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS stated the records contain general correspon- dence, copies of outdated contracts, office memos, and miscellaneous documents, and assured the Council that she, personally, would evaluate each and every document before destruction to ascertain whether or not it had any historical value. The City Attorney has consented to the destruction of these records. 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 RECESS A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:S0 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 1482 - This ordinance sets the limitation at $.12 AMENDING SECTIONS 1.619 AND per registered voter, the same amount as 1.623 OF ARTICLE 6, OF CHAPTER for non-incumbent office seekers, for 1, OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE measures placed on the ballot. It also RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS specifies that, other than anonymous con- AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS - tributions, which are limited to $50, all First reading contributions must be paid by check. Councilman Scott questioned the requirement to pay by check indicating that a cash receipt would be just as acceptable. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading ordinance be placed on its first r¢~ing with the deletion of Section 1.619~fid that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None Fair Elections Committee It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the ordinance include the provision naming the Board of Ethics as the Fair Elections Committee. REAFFIRMATION OF HUMAN At the meeting of June 5, 1973, the Council RELATIONS ACTION OF APRIL 9, considered the request of this Commission 1969 REGARDING PARTICIPATION for participation by the City in the San BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Diego Housing Authority, and at that time, IN THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING referred this matter back to the Commission AUTHORITY for more information. The Commission has provided the requested information, which - 7 - stated that for the City to achieve a proper racial and ethnic balance, it must be done through the utilization of a Federal Housing program, and they re- quested that the San Diego Housing Authority extend its services to the Chula Vista area. John Billings, Chairman Mr. Billings commented that in 1969, when Human Relations Commission the original request was made, the Council indicated that they may want to form their own housing authority. This has not been done, therefore, the Commission is reaffirm- ing its previous stand. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff to look into this matter and point out why the City did not form its own housing authority. RECOMMENDATIONS ON ORDINANCE The Environmental Control Commission made NO. 1424 RELATING TO THE the following requests: (1) that the PROBLEMS OF SOLID WASTE legality of posting of signs limiting the DISPOSAL dollar amount of bottles that can be turned be investigated; (2) that a news release be published which could publicize the Bottle Ordinance; (3) that the limitation on the amount of returnable bottles taken back in one day be reconsidered; and (4) that consideration be given to these recom- mendations and a possible revision of the Ordinance to include them. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff. Signs in stores Councilman Hyde discussed the signs cur- rently on display in some stores, declaring that it was his understanding that these signs were to be redesigned. He asked that the staff check into this also. Ban in other states Councilman Scott commented on two other states (Oregon and a New England state) which have banned non-returnable bottles and the zip-top cans. Motion to refer to Environmental It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Control Commission Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Environmental Control Commission - the possibility of banning the non-returnables and zip-top cans on a Statewide level. (This will be a resolution of the City Council supporting this action.) ORDINANCE NO. 1476 - Two lots are involved - the northern lot con- AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS tains 12,000 square feet and the southern lot ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 contains approximately 7100 square feet. The OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, ordinance was placed on first reading at the REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY meeting of July 17, 1973. LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BONITA ROAD AND ST~NDALWOOD The City Clerk noted a request received from DRIVE FROM R-3-D TO R-1 - Mr. Frank E. Ferreira for postponement of Second reading and adoption the second reading of this ordinance for one week. - 8 - Second reading continued It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded for one week by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 1476 be continued to the next meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1477 - At the meeting of July 17, 1973, the Council AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS adopted a resolution amending the General ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 Plan for the subject properties from OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, Thoroughfare Commercial to Research and REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY Limited Industrial. The ordinance was LOCATED ON THE EAST AND WEST placed on its first reading at the meeting SIDE OF WALNUT AVENUE, NORTH of July 17, 1973. OF PALOMAR STREET, FROM C-T AND R-3 TO I-L-P - Second reading and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1478 - At the meeting of July 17, 1973, the City AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS Council adopted a resolution amending the ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 33.401 General Plan for the subject property from OF THE CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, Industrial to Visitor Commercial. The REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY ordinance amending the zoning of the pro- LOCATED AT 789 "E" STREET perty was placed on its first reading at FROM "I" TO C-V-P - Second this meeting of July 17. reading and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1479 - This ordinance amends Ordinance No. 503 AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE changing the bicycle license fee to $1 for 21, SECTION 19.2103 OF THE the life of ownership. The ordinance was CITY CODE RELATING TO BICYCLE placed on first reading at the meeting of LICENSE FEES - Second reading July 17, 1973. and adoption Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None - 9 - ORDINANCE NO. 1481 - This change provides the Director of Public AMENDING CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE Works with the authority for granting or 5, SECTION 27.507 OF THE CHULA denying requests for deferral of public VISTA CITY CODE RELATING TO improvements, with such decisions being DEFERRAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR appealable to the Planning Commission. The PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - Second ordinance was placed on its first reading reading and adoption at the meeting of July 17, 1973. Discussion Discussion ensued in which the members of the Council indicated their reasons for keeping the deferrals a Council decision. Motion to place ordinance on It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this second reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: None NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Absent: None REQUEST FROM CHULA VISTA LIONS This item was continued from the last meeting. CLUB FOR PERMISSION TO USE LAND The City Clerk was directed to invite a AT FOURTH AND F STREET FOR representative of the Lions Club to be ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CIRCUS present to answer questions. The request was for a waiver of fees and permission to use the property at Fourth Avenue and F Street on October 27, 1973, for a Children's Circus. Henry Mueller In answer to Councilman Egdahl's inquiries, 6526 Bantam Lake Circle Mr. Mueller explained that the Lions Club San Diego 92119 contracts with the DeWayne Brothers for the circus. The DeWayne Brothers do the actual telephone soliciting, giving the Lions Club a certain percentage of the monies received. Mr. Mueller estimated this as 35% to the Lions Club. Last year, the Club received approximately $800 and the year before, it was $1000. Councilman Hobel Councilman Hobel questioned the legality of this request. City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg stated that he has serious reservations about this matter and recommended a continuance until such time as he can get a breakdown of the funds that are going to be derived from the operation of the circus and the amount the Lions Club will receive. Continued for two weeks It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this item be continued for two weeks. REPORT ON EDGEMERE Acting City Manager Bourcier referred to the STREET BRIDGE letter submitted by Director of Public Works Cole to the City Council from D. K. Speer, Public Works Administrator, County of San Diego, in which Mr. Speer recommended a reduction in the curb-to-curb width of the bridge to 52 feet, explaining that such a structure would provide adequate width for two lanes of traffic, parking and bicycle paths. Currently, the California Department of Transportation, District 11, is designing a four-lane bridge, 64 feet curb to curb. - 10 - Discussion Council discussion followed as to the implications of Mr. Speer's recommendation. County traffic study Councilman Egdahl noted that the County based its study on traffic assignments, which were based on the assumption that Edgemere would go through to 30th Street. He suggested they be asked to do a traffic study with Edgemere terminating at Trousdale. Councilman Scott spoke against this sugges- tion declaring that the Council should just reiterate its feeling on having a two-lane bridge. Motion to write letter to County It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council reaffirm its position by letter to the County regarding a two-lane bridge over the flood control project. AIR MONITORING STATION Acting City Manager Bourcier reported that his staff has been in contact with the Air Pollution Control District, and it now appears that there will be an Air Monitoring Station within the City of Chula Vista. A more detailed report will be submitted to the Council within two weeks. Interim report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the interim report be accepted. TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT COPIES Director of Planning Peterson reported that OF THE OPEN SPACE AND the State law has recently been revised to CONSERVATION ELEMENTS OF require cities and counties to adopt Open THE GENERAL PLAN Space and Conservation Elements of their General Plans by December 31, 1973. Mr. Peterson presented the drafts of these elements indicating they should be referred to the Planning Commission so that the public hearing process can begin. Referred to Planning Commission It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the drafts of the General Plan elements be referred to the Planning Commission. VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND Mayor Hamilton announced that four vacancies COMMISSIONS still exist on the City's commissions: 1 - Safety 1 - International Friendship 1 - Human Relations 1 - Youth He asked that the newspapers give this publicity so that anyone interested in serving on these commissions can make application. SHIPYARD SITE Mayor Hamilton referred to the stories in the news media which reported that NASSCO (National Steel and Shipbuilding Company) is still look- ing for a site in this area, asking that no action be taken by the Planning Commission on the Environmental Impact Report until August 15. - 11 - The Mayor added that it was important for the Council to be aware of any problems that might exist in locating the shipyard in certain areas of the Bay. He stated that he would contact the federally-elected officials, Department of Interior, Corps of Engineers, State officials, as to what problems will be encountered in locating a facility in this area. Councilman Hyde questioned the reasoning behind the Mayor's proposed action, and what information will be requested. Councilman Scott remarked that the Council, at one meeting, made a decision on the site behind Rohr Industries stating they would be receptive to that area for a shipyard. At this same meeting, the Council asked the Mayor to meet with various agents to pursue this. Mayor Hamilton assured the Council that his letters will seek information only and not give any indication as to whether or not the Council favors locating the shipyard in this area. TRIAL PERIOD FOR BUS It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded TRANSFERS by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that approval be given for a trial period of 30 days for transfers between San Diego Transit and Aztec Bus Lines. JOINT MEETING WITH It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded CO}4glSSIONS by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that September 5, 1973, be set as the date for a joint meeting with the Planning Com- mission and the Human Relations Commission to establish policy guidelines relative to the Housing Element of the General Plan. STATUS REPORT ON AD HOC Mayor Hamilton reported that all members of INDUSTRIAL CO~ITTEE the committee have been selected except for two. Those two names were to be forwarded by the Chamber of Commerce; however, Mr. Slijk of the Chamber has been on vacation. It is expected that he will submit the names shortly and this report will be sent to the Council. REVENUE SHARING Mayor Hamilton announced that the report for next year's expenditures concerning the Revenue Sharing funds (approximately $720,000) must be in Washington on September 14, 1973. To be placed on Council It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by meeting Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this be placed on the Council meeting prior to the last meeting of August. CONFERENCE ITEM SCRATCHED The City Clerk reported that the Procedural Ordinance is not ready for Council discus- sion tomorrow, and asked that it be scratched from the agenda. The Council concurred. - 12 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Request from San Diego Human Mr. Floyd Wilson, Executive Director, sub- Relations Commission for mitted a report explaining that the Commis- Council consideration to join sion is made up of a volunteer Governing Human Relations Joint Powers Board of 48 persons. One of their "prime Agreement objectives is to promote better inter-group understanding and justice within the County region, through appropriate human relations techniques and devices." Mr. Wilson added that in order to be a truly effective region- wide human relations entity, it is necessary that they get as many of the thirteen incor- porated citieswithin this county as possible to participate in the Joint Powers Agreement. Referred to staff and Human It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Relations Commission Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and Human Relations Commission for comments. ORAL C0~B~UNICATIONS Cary F. Wright Mr. Wright referred to the Council's comments 242 East J Street regarding a shipyard, stating that he felt the Council was too concerned with growth. He suggested that the Council "get the feel of the community" regarding location of the shipyard before any action is taken. Mr. Wright commented on the occasions that the Council will be asked to speak on Sports World prior to the election. He asked that a motion be adopted "to restrict all Council- men, including the Mayor, from public speaking on the Sports World issue until after the election." The Mayor informed Mr. Wright that he was invited by the Rotary to speak before their group approximately six months ago. His topic was not Sports World - his comments regarding this issue were made in answer to some questions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. City Clerk - 13-