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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/07/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 3, 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, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Finance Grant, Purchasing Agent Espinosa The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of June 26 and 27, 1973, be approved,copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Director of Planning Peterson explained that OF REZONING AND CHANGE OF PRE- the applicant is seeking a change in zoning ZONING FOR 5.15 ACRES AT THE and prezoning for three small triangular areas REAR OF 1411 AND 1425 THIRD in the southeast quadrant of the intersection AVENUE of Third Avenue and Quintard Street. The requested adjustment would prezone approximately 4000 square feet of land from R-3 to C-T and would rezone an area of similar size from C-T to R-3. An additional area of several hundred square feet is proposed for rezoning from R-3 to C-T. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the adjustment of the C-T and R-3 zone boundary to conform with the topography. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1473 - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMENDING ZONING MAP OR MAPS ordinance be placed on its first reading and ESTABLISHED BY SECTION that reading of the text be waived by unanimous 33.401 OF THE CITY CODE, consent. REZONING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: REAR OF 1411 AND 1425 THIRD AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, AVENUE AND PREZONING CERTAIN Hamilton, Hyde PROPERTIES CONTIGUOUS Noes: None THERETO - First reading Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION A condition of approving the final parcel map OF VARIANCE OR SUSPENSION OF for Tree Haven Apartments is that overhead REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNDER- utilities be undergrounded on J Street. GROUNDING OF UTILITIES AT 327-347 J STREET, TREE HAVEN APARTMENTS Director of Public Works Cole explained that the owner, R. S. Snell, has applied for a suspension of this requirement in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1128. It was the Director's recommendation that the Council grant a deferral of the requirement to underground utilities subject to the condi- tion that the developer enter into an agree- ment with the City guaranteeing the under- grounding of utilities at any time in the future so designated by the City. City Attorney Lindberg commented that the ordinance requiring undergrounding of service lines to condominiums was never adopted. The undergrounding ordinance lists as an exception to the undergrounding requirements, upon the filing of a subdivision map, those situations where water and gas lines are already installed, so that there would not be a necessity for tearing up streets and sidewalks. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. R. S. Snell Mr. Snell stated he was present to answer Applicant questions. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6921 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the WAIVING THE PROVISIONS OF text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and SECTION 34.101 OF THE CEULA adopted by the following vote, to-wit: VISTA CITY CODE REQUIRING THE AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES Hamilton, Hyde AT 327-347 J STREET, TREE Noes: None HAVEN APARTblENTS Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6922 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported the following ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING bids were received on June 18, 1973: CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC EMULSION FOR PERIOD JULY 1, Price per ton Price per ton 1973 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1974 Bidder RS-1Asph. Emul. RS-2 Asph. Em. Douglas Oil 29.90 38.85 Edgington Oil 38.07 39.36 Sim J. Harris 40.80 36.10 Chevron Asphalt no bid 36.25 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Sim J. Harris, low bidder for the RS-2 Asphaltic Emulsion. Delivery cost questioned Councilman Scott questioned whether it would be feasible to have this material delivered, and whether with the delivery cost, it would still be less than the other bids. Mr. Cole explained that the City uses about one-half ton a month, and there are no storage facilities for RS-1. The storage tanks in the Public Works Center are used for RS-2. The RS-1 material is purchased as it is being used, because of the shelf life of the product. - 2 - Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6923 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported the follow- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ing bids were received on June 18, 1973: CONTRACT FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE FOR PERIOD JULY 1, Bidder Price per ton 1973 THROUGH JULY 1, 1974 Gulf Oil Corporation 5.85 V. R. Dennis Const. Co. 7.85 Daley Corp. 7.00 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Gulf Oil Corporation. Mr. Espinosa explained that Gulf's bid includes an escalator clause allowing for a possible 10 percent increase if market conditions so dictate after the price freeze period. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6924 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported the follow- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ing bids were received on June 18, 1973: CONTRACT FOR AGGREGATE BASE per tonz per ton AND SAND FOR THE PERIOD Bidder Aggregate Base Sand JULY 1, 1973 THROUGH JULY 1, 1974 Nelson & Sloan 2.05 2.15 Conrock Co. 2.10 3.25 H. G. Fenton Marl. 2.20 .... It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Nelson & S]oan. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6925 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported the follow- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING ing bids were received on June 18, 1973: CONTRACT FOR SCREENINGS (STONE CHIPS) FOR PERIOD Bidder Price per ton JULY 1, 1973 THROUGH JULY 1, 1974 Conrock Co. 5.36 Nelson & Sloan 5.65 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Conrock Company, the low bidder. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6926 - On March 1, 1973, Mrs. Miles sold this pro- RELEASING THAT CERTAIN LIEN perty to Richard G. Zogob. A deferral of RECORDED AGAINST PROPERTY public improvements was approved on June 6, PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY 1967 as requested by Robert Miles, now MARJORIE MILES, LOCATED AT deceased. Mr. Zogob has signed an agreement THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF to replace the Miles' agreement and posted CENTER STREET money in the amount of $1900 to guarantee installation of the improvements. It is now necessary to release the lien recorded in the name of Marjorie Miles. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6927 - Resolution No. 5433 approved an agreement on AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FROM November 18, 1969, with the State Division of SEWER INCOME FUND, FINAL Highways for installation of a sewer crossing PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF at 1-5 Freeway and G Street, and a deposit in SEWER BENEATH I-5 FREEWAY the amount of $22,500 was made. On November AT G STREET 24, 1970, the State notified the City that the actual cost would be $24,350 plus l0 per- cent for construction engineering and as assessment for indirect charges. Director of Public Works Cole requested that the Council authorize the expenditure of $4,314.17 from the unappropriated surplus of the Sewer Income Fund to cover the cost of the City's final payment in accordance with Utility Agreement No. 14994-A. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Co~mcilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6928 - Director of Public Works Cole explained that APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN the agreement calls for the County to provide THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND the City with duplicate mylar sheets of 36 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR orthophoto composite maps consisting of an COOPERATIVE MAPPING orthophoto base, contour overlay and ortho- PROJECT photo contour composite. The City's share of the cost is $11,400. The necessary funds are to be provided in the 1973-74 budget: $3,400 - Planning Dept. Account No. 14-1620-5213 $8,000 - Gas Tax Funds 2107 Unexpended Reserves Explanation of cost In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, Mr. Cole explained the procedure used by the County in taking these photos (which is done on a "need" basis) and the rate used to bill the City. Councilman Scott felt the County should have an on-going program; and it should be done on a continuous basis, and the City share in that part. He added it should be up-dated at a given period. It may take 10 years to do the County, but in this way, the City would not have to pay one large lump sum at one given time; funds could be set aside each year for this proj- ect. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff look into the possibility of con- tacting the County to see if they could have an on-going program, as this is something that should be done on a periodic basis and not on a need basis. Staff is to also con- tact the Comprehensive Planning Organization. RESOLUTION NO. 6929 - On June 18, 1973, Mr. Dean B. Butterfield ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO executed a grant deed for a small triangle, CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM 10 feet by 25 feet, which he is offering to DEAN B. BUTTERFIELD FOR the City for park purposes. The parcel is PARK PURPOSES adjacent to a 30 foot strip of City-owned land which extends to First Avenue at the westerly end of Hilltop/Telegraph Canyon Park. Letter of thanks It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a letter of thanks be prepared for the Mayor's signature to be sent to Mr. Butterfield thanking him for his cooperation in this matter. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6930 - The deed grants a 7-1/2 foot easement for ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT general utility purposes across 56 of the FROM I~RWIN-SAN DIEGO, INC. lots in E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 1 Sub- FOR GENERAL UTILITY PURPOSES division. This is the tree planting and maintenance easement affecting those lots where street light standards and foundations are presently encroaching upon private properties. 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. 6931 - Director of Public Works Cole reported ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING receiving the following bids for the street CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION project: OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST PALOMAR R.E. Hazard $12,655.50 STREET - GAS TAX PROJECT Daley Corporation 13,445.00 NO. 127 T.B. Penick & Sons 14,393.42 Griffith Co. 14,705.10 Sim J. Harris 16,363.00 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, R. E. Hazard. Because the bid was 2.9% above the Engineer's estimate, Mr. Cole requested that the additional expenditure in the amount of $2,420 be authorized from the Unexpended Gas Tax Reserve 2106 funds. 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. 6932 - The amount of $1,500 is being appropriated PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL from the unappropriated surplus of the General APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR Fund to send six additional students to our INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP Sister City of Irapuato, Mexico. CO~IMISSION*S PROJECT TO SEND STUDENTS TO IRAPUATO, MEXICO 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. 6933 - This resolution requests that the League of URGING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA California Cities be urged to support a CITIES TO ADOPT RECO~qENDATIONS program which would allow mobility by FOR RECIPROCITY BETWEEN THE governmental employees without loss of pen- RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALL sion rights, and that the League's action GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN THE should be to bring all of the independent STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND TO retirement systems into the Public Employees SPONSOR AND ENDORSE LEGISLATION Retirement System of the State of California WHICH WOULD URGE ALL INDE- as contracting members. PENDENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS TO BECOME CONTRACTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FROM HUMAN RELATIONS A resolution was presented by the Human CO~IqlSSION FOR APPROVAL OF ITS Relations Commission asking for censure of RESOLUTION OF CENSURE OF THE the South San Diego Bay Cities Board of SOUTH SAN DIEGO BAY CITIES Realtors based on the fact that they were BOARD OF REALTORS sent literature to declare the month of May as "Fair Housing Month" and the Board did not reply to this correspondence. A subsequent letter was received from the Board of Realtors dated June 20 in which the7 stated they would take action. - 6 - Motion to refer to City Attorney It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for clarification. Discussion Councilman Scott noted that the problem has already been rectified and suggested filing the request. City Attorney Lindberg explained that there was a lack of communication here, and both sides should get together. Motion changed Mayor Hamilton withdrew his motion and moved that the matter be filed. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM HUMAN RELATIONS The Commission requested that the Council hold CO~ISSION FOR APPROVAL a public hearing in order to get public input OF ITS RESOLUTION REGARDING regarding the expenditure of these funds. EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL They further urged that a greater priority to REVENUE SHARING FUNDS the allotment of the funds be given to social services for the poor and aged and any other "people programs" worthy of consideration. Discussion of request Councilman Hyde commented that this request suggests the Council go out looking for pro- jects and programs for which revenue sharing funds could be used and felt that this would not be proper. Councilman Hyde added that, at this point in time, it is the County that has the primary responsibility of handling social programs through the structure of County, State and Federal funds. He questioned what type of programs the City would be asked to get into that would not be duplicated by the County. Motion to file request It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the request be filed. Councilman Hobel agreed, but felt a letter should be written to the Human Relations Commission explaining this action. Motion modified It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council respond to the Human Relations Commission, stating that while there is great merit to what the Commission has in mind, the Council feels that the proper agency, at this time, for handling these programs would be San Diego County in conjunction with the State of California, and the United States Government. Revenue Sharing meeting Mayor Hamilton noted that a meeting will be held in August and any group wishing to address the Council at that time may do so. RESOLUTION NO. 6910 - The City Attorney reported that the resolution APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF has been amended in accordance with direction THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN of Council as approved at the meeting of June AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT 26, 1973. SCHEDULE FOR A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY KNOWN AS EL RANCHO DEL REY - Second reading and adoption Mr. Gaetstedder Mr. Gaetstedder asked if he could address 1525 Greenby the Council. San Diego Councilman Scott objected, stating this is out of order. Mayor Hamilton granted him per- mission. Mr. Gaetstedder then asked if either Councilman Egdahl or the City Clerk could read a passage from the Scriptures for him. Mayor Hamilton informed Mr. Gaetstedder that it would not be proper. Mr. Gaetstedder then read a passage from the Scriptures. He asked that the Council delay action on the resolution for two weeks, after which time he would have more information for them. Resolution placed on second Offered by Councilman Hobel, this resolution was reading and adopted placed on its second reading and adoption. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1472 - The ordinance approving the annexation has been APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO amended in accordance with Council direction to SAID CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED provide that the annexation shall not become TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED effective until the General Development Plan AS SPORTS WORLD PHASE I and Schedule, as approved by Resolution No. ANNEXATION - Second reading and 6910, shall be final and effective. adoption Ordinance placed on second reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adoption. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None REPORT ON CHANGE IN Director of Finance Grant reported that SB 147 BICYCLE LICENSE FEES by the Department of Justice will assess local agencies 20 cents for each new and renewed bicycle license. The current fee of 50 cents for life of owner- ship imposed by the City will result in a deficit of approximately $3,364 a year. Mr. Grant recommended that the City amend Ordinance No. 503 increasing the bicycle license fee from $.50 to $1.25. Discussion Discussion ensued as to the actual amount of money lost by the City. Motion to increase fees It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the ordinance be amended to increase the bicycle license fee from $.50 to $1.00. - 8 - REPORT ON MODIFICATION Director of Public Works Cole submitted a plat OF GENERAL PLAN - SECOND of the area noting the traffic pattern. He AVENUE - PETER WATRY discussed Mr. Watry's requests: REQUEST 1. That Second Avenue be changed from a major road to a residential collector street. Mr. Cole declared that Second Avenue is not designated as a major road at the present time - it is a collector road. 2. That Second Avenue be connected through Trousdale in the Industrial Park, and the bridge not be constructed through the flood control channel. Mr. Cole charged that the need for this reclassification could wait until the study and review of the circulation element of the General Plan is completed. Mr. Cole discussed in detail reasons for not taking action to eliminate the bridge, as requested by Mr. Warty. Councilman Hyde's statement Councilman Hyde remarked that the Council's action in this matter was that the bridge not be two lanes. He suggested: (1) a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors describing this situation, bringing up the political level, and state that the Council wants the bridge to be two lanes to protect Second Avenue from becoming four lanes; (2) if they insist on it becoming a four-lane bridge, the Council will take stops to amend the traffic plan and terminate the street, either a cul-de-sac or loop, as proposed by Mr. Warty. Councilman Scott felt the Council should not be making threats, but merely state its previous action. Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Board of Supervisors Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that: (1) the philosophy of the Council is that Second Avenue is to remain the way it is now; (2) a letter be sent to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors stating the Council's case (as outlined by Councilman Hyde) - that the Council wants a two-lane bridge and feels that it is desirable for the City of Chula Vista. Councilman Scott added that everything should be done, on a staff level, and on the City Council level, to implement the two-lane bridge. Suggestion to motion Councilman Hyde asked that the wording of that letter indicate that the Council felt a four- lane bridge would be a threat to the two-lane character of Second Avenue. Included in motion Councilman Scott stated he would include this in his motion, and the Council unanimously agreed. REPORT ON LANDSCAPING Director of Public Works Cole submitted a MEDIAN STRIP ON EAST H written report in which he recommended that no STREET IN SOUTHWESTERN action be taken on the citizens'request to COLLEGE ESTATES improve the center portion of East H Street, 1600 block, until such time as staff can present the total Gas Tax program, its poten- tials and limitations at a future Council Conference. - 9 - The purpose of the conference would be to inform the Council as to permissible expendi- tures from the Gas Tax fund and to advise the Council as to existing and future needs for street construction and street maintenance programs. Mr. Cole requested that the Con- ference be held during the month of August 1973. Conference to be scheduled It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and a Council Conference be scheduled at a future date. REQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION Director of Public Works Cole reported that a OF DRAINAGE FACILITY letter was received from Mr. H. D. Gilkey requesting that the Council enter into an agreement with him to complete the drainage improvements across lots 38 and 39, Chula Vista Realty Company's Subdivision, Unit No. 2, and that the amount of participation by the City be placed in the 1973-74 budget. Mr. Cole detailed the work involved which he estimated at a cost of approximately $100,000 to $133,000 for completion of the drainage facilities in the Central Drainage Channel and $50,000 for that portion of the drainage facilities to allow the filling of the natural channel and development of lots 38 and 39, as requested by Mr. Gilkey. He further reported that the City's drainage policy accepts responsibility for the improve- ment of major drainage channels; however, only limited amounts of General Fund money has been budgeted for drainage purposes and there are more critical needs than this current request. Mr. Cole recommended that the request be rejected. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. H STREET BRIDGE OPENING Mayor Hamilton announced that the H Street bridge will be opened at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 1973. BILLBOARDS Councilman Scott asked about the litigation concerning the billboards, both on the freeway and in the City. City Attorney Lindberg explained that they are now attempting to get a trial date for the litigation involving, first of all, the com- mercial zones in the City. COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING Councilman Scott referred to the resolution CO~qlSSION COb~qUNICATIONS submitted by the Human Relations Commission at this meeting. He remarked that these resolutions, going out to other parties, seem to be taking in a policy position, and felt that they should first come to the Council. - 10 - City Attorney Lindberg stated that this resolution (Human Relations) was certainly a regrettable one. The Commission should not take a policy position which gives the essence of a prior commitment of the City on any matter. Councilman Hyde suggested the Attorney add this to the ordinance presently being revised for the boards and commissions - that anything regarding official criticism or policy should be properly referred to the City Council first. PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE Councilman Scott referred to the Procedural Ordinance and suggested: (1) either amend the Ordinance to g how how the Cou~ciI fe~l~ the meetings should be run, or (2) repeal the Ordinance. He added that the Ordinance pre- sently on the books is not being adhered to. Motion for revision It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the Procedural Ordinance be brought before the Council for review and discussed at a Conference in September. City Clerk Fulasz reported that the City Manager is working on this revision; it will be ready for the Council the first part of August. AGEE AGREEMENT Councilman Hobel referred to the memo received from the City Manager concerning~ Glenn Restaurant. He asked if a discussion was to be held on this matter, as he felt this was a policy matter and the letter implied an endorsement of what the lessee plans to do. Acting City Manager Bourcier referred to the meeting held by the City Manager and Mr. Agee and that Mr. Agee did agree to the $25,000 worth of improvements as noted in the letter. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Manager submit a report to the Council at the next meeting or an oral discussion bi held as to what direction this matter is going. Councilman Hobel commented that some of the items listed in the letter do not fall into the 10-year capital amortization period. SECOND ANNUAL AWARDS Councilman Hyde reported that he met with Mr. PROGRAM K. Nick Slijk and the City Clerk at which time the following proposals were made: 1. Recommend that the format of the program be the same as last year; 2. Date of the program be 5ckeduled Thursday, October 4 to coincide with the Fiesta de la Luna; 3. The dinner to be held at the San Diego Country Club; - 11- 4. Recommend that the members of all the boards and commissions plus their spouses Qr one guest be the guests of the City at this function; 5. The cost of $6.50 a person for the buffet dinner be approved. Motion to approve plan It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this plan be approved tentatively so that arrangements can be finalized. AIR MONITORING STATIONS Councilman Hyde said he read a newspaper article which stated that the State would be establishing four additional air monitoring stations in San Diego County. Motion to request consideration It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by of station in this area Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to the Director of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control Board re- questing that serious consideration be given to locating one of the proposed air monitoring stations in or near the City of Chula Vista. SAN DIEGO TRANSIT "RECO~qENDED It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by SOLUTIONS TO TRANSIT PROBLEMS Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that OF METROPOLITAN-SAN DIEGO AREA" this matter be referred to staff, and at such time as they are ready to do so, a Council Conference be held to discuss this along with staff recommendations. VISITOR-COb~qERCIAL REPORT Councilman Egdahl referred to the memo received from the City Manager regarding his interpre- tation of Council policy concerning the Visitors and Convention Bureau. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the conclusions and recommendations of the City Manager be accepted. Discussion Councilman Hyde referred to the statement which indicated that the City would "provide assistance until that goal will be realized," and stated that the Council determined the assistance to be for one year only. Method of payment It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that payments by the Visitors and Convention Bureau could be in arrears until the third quarter (fourth quarter payment by April 1974). JOINT MEETING REGARDING Councilman Egdahl discussed the meeting which HOUSING ELEMENT will be scheduled between the Human Relations Commission, Planning Commission and the Council to discuss the housing element of the General Plan. Motion to schedule meeting It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the meeting be scheduled for the early part of September, and be held in the Police Auditorium. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mrs. Zendejas has filed a verified claim for Dyann Zendejas, S80 Parkway, damages in the amount of $147.00 She stated Chula Vista that on May 23, 1973, at 3:30 p.m., her son, David M. Frederick, was running in the park on Park Nay and fell on a jagged piece of a broken beer bottle. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied so that it could be turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Request from Beautification The City Beautification Committee requested that Committee regarding weeds the summer employment of students this year be utilized to eliminate the weeds in the business district. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the request be referred to staff. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Discussion Councilman Scott indicated this was the responsibility of the businessmen, and if it was brought to their attention, they would take care of it. He suggested that a joint effort be made with the Chamber of Commerce to pick out those problem areas and inform the businessmen, in the most appropriate manner, about the problems. Councilman Hyde stated he would bring this to the attention of his committee (Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce)~ Recommendation for date of The City Beautification Committee recommended Annual Awards Banquet that the Awards Banquet be held on Wednesday, October 3, 1973. City Clerk Fulasz reported that the event will be held at the San Diego Country Club and the date of October 3 is already booked for another party. She has made arrangements to hold the Banquet there on Thursday, October 4, 1973, if this meets with Council approval. The Council noted its previous action accepting the October 4 date. Petition to Outlaw Hitchhiking Mrs. Irma Morris, 114 Third Avenue, has sub- mitted a request to the Council to support a Bill into legislation which would outlaw hitchhiking. Mrs. Morris stated that she has the support of Channel 10, the police department and that of Mayor Bert Stites of Imperial Beach. - 13- The Council indicated they would need more information on this subject. The City Clerk stated that Mrs. Morris is ready to speak to them under Oral Communica- tions. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be held, after Oral Communications, for appointments to boards and commissions. ORAL CO~B~JNICATIONS Mrs. Irma Morris Mrs. Morris discussed her petition to outlaw 114 Third Avenue hitchhiking stating that she is now revising the request, after talking to Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh, to make it illegal for just those under 18 years of age. Councilman Hyde spoke against the proposal noting that it would exclude those 17-year olds who wish to hitchhike to school. Motion to bring back It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by resolution Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney bring back a resolution which the City Council can review - "work it through, amend it, change it, or reject it." Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman stated he is chairman of the 1670 Gotham Street Concerned Citizens for Chula Vista. He briefly summarized the events of the last nine months relative to the Sports World Complex. He informed the Council that a petition will be circulated among the electors of the City beginning on Thursday to get the required number of signatures in order to place this issue on the ballot. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the following people be appointed: Board of Appeals - Ernest Potratz Parking Place Commission - Delbert Hughes Parks & Recreation Commission - David Owens Reappointments: Civil Service Commission - William "Carl" Berry Environmental Control Com. - Albert Hooper Environmental Control Com. - Gayle McCandliss Board of Ethics - Ada Thompson Board of Ethics - Carolyn Morgan International Friendship Com. -Marty Price Library Board - Harry La Bore Safety Commission - Joseph Dordahl - 14- ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at ~0:23 p.m. to the meeting schedule for Tuesday, July 10, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. - 15 -