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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/12/20 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday December 20, 1972 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilman Egdahl Also present: Acting City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Director of Public Works Cole JOINT MEETING WITH MEMBERS At the City Council meeting of October 24, OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 1972, the Council considered a request of CO~ISSION the Environmental Control Commission to hold a joint meeting to discuss the Environmental Intern Program. Mayor Hamilton read the letter of December 19, 1972, submitted by the Environmental Control Commission, in which they stated they would like to maintain a link with the Program by remaining open to the City staff as far as recommendations of project areas, with the understanding that the Commission will simply assist in the solu- tion of projects, but not control the Program. List of projects not Mr. Alber~ Hooper, Chairman of the Commission, by priority stated that the items listed in an attach- ment to this letter were not on a priority basis. Alan Miller Mr. Miller stated he had been acting as Environmental Control Commission a liaison with the City staff to discuss items which may be brought forth by the Environmental Control Con~nission for study by the Environmental Interns. Current projects under study Acting Director of Planning Williams dis- cussed the projects the Environmental Interns are working on at the present time, namely: (1) trash recycling and (2) vegetation and wildlife in the marsh. Birdlife should be studied in the near future. He added that more direction should be given to the interns as to what their studies are about and he indicated there is a problem in obtaining environmental information, inasmuch as this is a rela- tively new field. Councilman Hyde offered the name of William E. Stewart (Sweetwater Union High School) as a possible source of assistance to the interns in locating environmental informa- tion. Discussion ensued on various aspects of the Program, such as: (1) the fact that the interns are graded on their projects, (2) they select the topics in which they're interested, (S) wide range of subject matter, and (4) possible assistance from the Environmental Control Commission in developing the scope of work for the interns. Albert Hooper, Chairman Mr. Hooper commented that the Commission Environmental Control Commission had originally wanted to become more in- volved in the program, but now realizes that the City staff has the basic responsi- bility. The Commission, however, would now like to take a consulting and input position as opposed to a directing position. Success of program Acting City Manager Bourcier commented on the success Chula Vista has been having with the interns working for the City and he mentioned the good rapport the City has with San Diego State. He added, in answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry as to possible expansion of the Program, that it might prove to be im- practical because of the time involved in preparing the projects. The program might lose its effectiveness if there are too many interns. Commission establishing priorities Councilman Hobel connnented on the possibility of the Environmental Control Comraission setting up the projects on a priority basis before being given to the interns for selection. Acting Director of Planning Williams stated that this is the kind of thing staff would like to work out with the Commission, so that the projects would be "ready to go." Motion to note and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded accept letter by Councilman Mobei and unanimously carried that the City Council note and accept the letter of the Environmental Control Com- mission, dated December 19, 1972. New project list Mr. Hooper stated that a new list of projects to be studied by the interns would be submitted in February 1973. Comments from members of The following comments were made by members Environmental Control Commission of the Commission: 1. The City should consider establishing an Environmental Department: 2. There is a need for qualified personnel in the environmental field; 3. The Chairman of the Commission should be appointed to the Environmental Review Committee. Environmental Review Committee Mayor Hamilton indicated that the latter comment could be referred to the City Manager for a report. Mr. Hooper remarked that this matter would be discussed at a Commission meeting, and could be pursued further after that time. SPORTS ARENA A brief discussion ensued on the proposed Sports Arena and the traffic problems whi~ could be generated by this new project. Reference was made by Councilman Scott to the "high-speed parking lots" in downtown Minneapolis and the possible application of something like this or even "people movers" in a situation such as the proposed project. Mr. Itooper commented on the transportation ~¥~tem i~n Japan (the use of the rail system and ho~ sraootMy it works). "J" STREET MEDIAN At the Council meeting of December 19, 1972, a motion was made by Councilman Egdahl to remove the center divider on J Street from the point it begins to broaden west of Broadway. He commented on the hardship this divider creates on existing businesses. Councilman Scott stated he would abstain from 8iscussion of this matter. It was noted previously that Mr. Jesse Jenkins of the Jenkins Texaco Station, was the person requesting removal of this divider. Mr. Cole presented the Council with a plat of the area in question and stated it would cost approximately $1,000 to remove the ~iv~xtor to Point #2 on the plat, extending further east than Point #1. It would cost about $1,250 for removal to Point #1. He further discussed the methods involved in removal of the divider. Discussion ensued on the possibility of Texaco sharing the cost with the City for this work. Mayor Hmmilton commented on the fact that the station was in existence before the divider and consideration should be given to this. Motion for no further action It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Hobel that no further action be taken on removal of this divider or no further offers be made to Mr. Jenkins until Councilman Egdahl has the benefit of the ~nformation presented by the Director of Public Works and that this matter be brought back to the meeting of January 2, 1973. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: ~ayor Hamil~on}~Councilmen Hyde, Hobel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl ~o~tain: Councilman Scott ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.