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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/12/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 5, 1972 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 Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Director of Personnel McCabe, 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 COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of November 20 and 21, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. GUEST COMMISSIONER Mr. Phil Pulido, member of the International Friendship Commission, was the guest com- missioner for this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - City Attorney Lindberg explained that Mis- CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING sion Cable TV has requested that no action ORDINANCE NO. 882, GRANTING be taken to amend the existing franchise A FRANCHISE TO MISSION until the Certificate of Compliance has CABLE T.V. been issued by the Federal Communications Commission. However, two amendments are being proposed: (1) raising the franchise fee from 2% to 3% and (2) authorize the additional service of subscription tele- vision. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared opened. Public hearing closed There being no comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton discussed the workshop he attended at the National League of Cities Convention in Indianapolis at which cable television was discussed. In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, City Attorney Lindberg stated the Council has the right to approve the purchaser of the system, should Mission Cable TV ever decide to sell. ORDINANCE NO. 1428 = AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE TO AREA ordinance be placed on its first reading TELEVISION ANTENNA, INC., NOW and that reading of the text be waived by KNOI~N AS MISSION CABLE T.V., unanimous consent. INC., TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN The motion carried by the following vote, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA - First to-wit: reading AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION City Attorney Lindb~rg explained that the OF GRANTING OF FRANCHISE TO purpo$~e of the hoaring was whether the VIDEO CABLE T.V. City of Chula Vista would desire to auth- orize the application of Video Cable TV for a franchise in the E1 Rancho del Rey area of the City. The terms and condi- tions of the franchise ordinance would thereafter be drafted if Council so directs and brought back at a subsequent meeting. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Clifton E. Reed, Attorney Mr. Reed stated he is the attorney repre- 1010 Second Avenue senting Video Cable, Inc. He gave a brief San Diego history of the company, and stated they are in the position whereby if the fran- chise is granted, they will provide the cable service to the first home occupied in the development. At the present time, Video Cable does not have the contract for pay television; however, arrangements can be made to provide this service. The originating facilities for the cable ser- vice will be from Chula Vista, and not from some other city. Video Cable is asking for permission to service one area in the City -- they would be happy to com- pete with Mission Cable "head on"; however, the economics of having two systems service one area are not feasible. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Reed indicated that the company can provide a 40-channel capacity, and they would have to service approximately 3,000 homes to break even. Franklin D. Dodge, Attorney Mr. Dodge stated he is the attorney repre- San Diego Trust and Savings Building senting Misison Cable TV. He discussed 530 Broadway the following four issues: San Diego 1. Gran~n~ an additional f~nchise would regult ina fragmentation of cable serrice~ 2. It would be an unwarranted grant of a franchise since no need has been established. 3. It would result in a substantial inconvenience to Chula Vista. 4. Serious consideration should be given to the ability or inability for re- development of the service with this rapidly growing industry. Mr. Dodge discussed the micro-wave system and the current operation of the company. At present, they are servicing 30,500 or 80% of the people in ChulaV%sta, Fifty- two schools in the San Diego area are being serviced free on educational channels. Mr. Dodge further stated that Mission Cable TV is ready to.service the Gersten area. If Mr. Gersten wants the service and wants to choose who he has the service with, the City should entertain the idea of putting on a plan for people with - 2 - private property in Gersten's development for temporary licenses, Under the tempo- rary license, Mr. Gersten would be able to achieve CATV service with the proviso that the system would be built to Mission Cable specifications and Mission would have the opportunity to buy it back from Mr. Gersten. Gary Hokinson, Vice-President Mr. Mokinson, in answer to the Council's Mission Cable TV, Inc. questions, stated his company will be prepared to offer forty channels when it becomes available; presently they are building a 26-channel system in ~he San Diego area. Their present plans call for locating an office in Chula Vista in the southern part of the City with public access studio facilities. Programs will be originating at this studio. It will not, however, be a studio of the size and magnitude that they have in E1Cajon. Mr. Hokinson discussed the micro-wave facilities now being built with the re- ceiving tower on Palomar Mountain. Percentage of gross receipts In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Hokinson explained that he did meet with Mr. Pasquale and described Mission's services to him. He told Mr. Pasquale that he could not commit his company to giving Mr. Pasquale a percentage of the gross receipts that would be derived from the Gersten development. It was his feeling that only the City of Chula Vista had the right to a percentage of the gross receipts. Clifton Reed, Attorney Mr. Reed stated it was his understanding that Mission's demands were excessive in what it would cost to put in the system immediately. He added that the Gersten people are assuming some of the responsi- bility for underwriting the cost of the construction of this system, in the event the system is granted. This money is entitled to be returned. Motion for staff recommendation It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that this matter be referred to the staff (City Manager and City Attorney) for recom- mendation to the City Council as to whether or not the City should stand in favor of having more than one TV franchise. Councilman Egdahl noted that the City Discussion Council had not received the Annual Report of the company, as requested. He suggested that in the staff's report, that pros and cons - why the City should consider more than one franchise and why this should not be considered - be in- cluded. Councilman Hyde indicated he was interested also in the staff's recommendation and the management problems: zones, fees, standards. - 3 - Motion modified Councilman Hyde modified his~ motion to include having the Staff submit pros and cons in the report, and that the public hearing on this matter be continued for two weeks. Motion carried Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: None RECESS A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION This hearing was scheduled to provide for OF ESTABLISHING ORDINANCE publie input as to the adoption of a RELATED TO CATEGORICALLY Categorically Trivial Project Listing TRIVIAL PROJECTS TO IMPLEMENT regarding environmental impact of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL The intent is to allow ready processing ACT of project permits which will cause no significant environmental impact. ~ithout such an exemption tool, the delay in pro- cessing all permits would be unreasonable. Acting Director of Planning Willimms stated that Senate Bill 889 deals with the con- servation element, and since this City does not have any, he suggested that item B-1 be eliminated: "Projects which are in conformance with the Conservation Element of the General Plan." Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore discussed tho meeting of her 1134 Tobias Drive Committee and stated that the following Chairman, South Bay Citizens items were questioned with these comments: Planning Committee Under "B" - Private Projects: 2. The Committee was not aware that any reports had been written within the last two years and, if written, they should have been put up for public review. 3. Land could be left graded and subject to erosion. 9. This could block someone's view. 15. The Committee suggested that Interstate 5 should be put into this statement, otherwise it would go all the way to the Bay. Also, some consideration should be taken for historical sites. Under II - Public Works Department: 10. Banks may erode and wash on other people's property. 11. Street vacations - it should state that only if it does not increase traffic on other streets. 13. Drainage - the impact would be too gr~at in drainage of 100 acres - this is a great deal of land. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, tke hearing ~as declared closed. Motion on Item #15 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the wording "Interstate 5" be included in Item #15: Permits for the construction of a new detached single family resi- dential structure to be built in the urbanized area between Inter- state 805 and Interstate 5, provided that the owner of the lot upon which construction is to occur owns no contiguous undeveloped property. ORDINANCE NO. 1429 - ESTABLISHING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that THOSE PROJECTS THAT ARE CATEGORI- this ordinance, with the deletion of CALLY TRIVIAL AND NON-SIGNIFICANT Item B-l: (projects which are in confer- FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING THE mance with the Conservation Element of ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL ACT the General Plan), be placed on its OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - First first reading and that reading of the reading text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1430 - City Manager Thomson presented a "system INTERIM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT plan" for the environmental impact report REPORT PROCEDURES - First reading procedures. This included general in- and adoption structions on the Environmental Assessment Form, a listing of the agencies or groups to be contacted during the review, a draft outline of the Impact Report and a fee schedule for filing. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adoption ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6670 - City Manager Thomson presented the amend- PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL ment to the current fiscal budget to pro- APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS vide for the operation of the Environmental FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Review Coordinator in the amount of $~5g0~,uo0~ ~r which covers the salary, material PROCEDURES AND PROCESSING and supplies. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None - 5 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A City Attorney Lindberg explained that the POLICY FOR THE LICENSING OF revised resolution which sets forth policy TEMPORARY CABLE T.V. SYSTEMS guidelines of the City Council to eliminate OR MASTER ANTENNA SYSTEMS the conflict between the existing cable system or systems and the interests of developers to initially establish their own tenqporary cable system within their developments. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel. Discussion Discussion ensued on providing the master antenna system. City Attorney Lindberg indicated this may never happen if the Federal Communications Commission lifts the ban and cable system is provided to all areas of the City. Councilman Scott questioned why the need to incorporate both the cable television system and the master antenna system into this resolution. City Attorney Lindberg stated this was to provide a miniature cable system that does not have all of the capabilities required of the franchisee of the City. This wm~ld be an expediant service to give the best possible signal to the people in a certain area. No certificate of compliance is required for the master antenna system. City Attorney Lindberg further explained the difference between the cable and master antenna system. Resolution offer withdrawn Councilman Hobel withdrew his offer of the resolution. Motion for revised resolution It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Scott that the resolution be sent back to the City Attorney for revision to incorporate Master Antenna Systems only and delete the portion dealing with cable television systems. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Myde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1431 - City Attorney Lindberg noted that this PROHIBITING THE RESALE OF ordinance has been prepared to prohibit CABLE T.V. SERVICES AT A the resale of cable television service RATE MORE THAN OR DIFFERING at a rate higher than or different from FROM THE RATE ESTABLISHED the rate established by the City of Chula BY THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT Vista for apartment units in multiple family TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS projects. OF THE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE - First reading Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this first reading ordinance be placed on its first reading 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6671 - This interim emergency resolution, effec- A~ENDING THE GENERAL PLAN tire for ninety da~s, amends the General TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC Plan to specifically require adequate FACILITIES public fac%lities, primarily school facilities, in order to conform to the requirements of the State of California Environmental Quality Act. It is recognized that adequate public facilities should be specifically required by the General Plan in order to satisfy the needs created by newly developed areas. 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. 6672 - This resolution provides for a reduction ESTABLISHING REDUCED GREEN of green fees for senior citizens as follows: FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 1.18 hole weekday plan - $2.00/round 2. 9 hole weekday plan - $1.2S/round 3. Monthly ticket - $12.00 The effective dates are from December 8, 1972 through January 8, 1974. 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. 6675 - In order to receive additional funds under APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN Section 6 of the Public Employment Program, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND it is necessary to extend the agreement THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR with the County of San Diego, The present THE EMERGENCY EMPLOYmeNT agreement expired on October 31, 1972, PROGRAM and is operating presently on a month-to- month basis. 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. 6674 - Edbro California Handyman 106 Inc. are plan- ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND ning o~ relocating theirfacility from North NAMING A PORTION OF KENNEDY Fourth Avenue to a new location on the STREET FOR STREET PURPOSES east side of Third Avenue between Kennedy Street and Palomar Street. They have offered to dedicate a portion of Kennedy Street in accordance with conditions imposed by the Director of Public Works and the Acting Director of Planning subsequent to review of their tentative parcel map. - 7 - 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, ttobel, Hamilton, Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6675 - Mr. Edward Fia has submitted a tentative ACCEPTING, DEDICATING AND parcel map to divide his property. Thirty NAblING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY feet of right-of-way exist on the northerly FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES half of Mclntosh Street, except in front LOCATED AT 527 MclNTOSH STREET of the property at 527 Mclntosh Street where the existing right-of-way on the northerly half is 20 feet. Mr. Fia has offered 10 feet of additional right-of-way to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman ggdahl, the reading of tile 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. 6676 - At its meeting of May 9, 1972, the City AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF Council approved the proposed location of FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF a new animal shelter facility on Otay SCHOOL PROPERTY ON OTAY Valley Road. ~e recommendation was VALLEY ROAD FOR ANIMAL that an offer to purchase in the amount of SHELTER SITE $7,500 be submitted to the owner, the Chula Vista City School District. A deed to the site contains a provision that the site must be used for school purposes or "revert to the grant~s herein." It is recomended tbat the expenditure be approved, that the City purchase the District's interest in the property, and concurrently initiate such actions as are reasonably necessary to culminate in acquisition of clear title to the site. 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 Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the motion made by the Council at the meeting of November 21, 1972, be rescinded. RESOLUTION NO. 6677 - This agreement reverts to the original agreement APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT with the clear understanding that tile #3100 WITH CHULA VISTA VISITORS loan previously granted would be deducted AND CONVENTION BUREAU from the special projects fund. In addition, the loan would be extended to and until June 30, 1973. - 8 - Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by th~ following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion regarding matching funds It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the City Attorney's suggestion re- garding matching funds, delineated in his letter to the City Council dated December 1, 1972, be adopted. (A copy of this letter is on file in the City Clerk's office.) RESOLUTION NO. 6678 - Director of Personnel McCabe submitted the ESTABLISHING AN AFFIRMATIVE report to the City Council explaining that ACTION POLICY TO REALIZE the purpose of the Policy Statement and THE RCKNOWLEDGEDGOAL OF Program is to provide a formal and meaning- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ful method by which the City Council shall FOR MINORITY AND DISADVANTAGED inform the public of its continuing com- PERSONS mitment to equal employment opportunity and the specific actions which shall be taken to achieve that goal. This Affirmative Action Policy and Program work toward creating a job environment and operational processes most conducive for minorities and women "to pass through doors that are now open." Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, ltobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6679 - ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE AFFIP4qATIVE ACTION POLICY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 6680 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT of the text was waived by unanimous consent, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE passed and adopted by the following vote, PUBLIC PARK%~AYS AND AREAS to-wit: WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, FOR THE INSTALLATION BY RESIDENTIAL Hyde, Egdahl PROPERTY O~fNERS OF TEMPORARY Noes: None CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6681 - Offered h¥ Councilman Scott, the reading APPROVING THE RE~EASE OF of the text was waived by unanimous consent, THAT CERTAIN DEFERRED IM? passed and adopted hy the following vote, PROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN to-wit: THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, JOHN F. ;uND BERDINE E. }~de, Egdahl McCRORY,, RECORDED JULY 9, Noes: None 196S, AS FILE NO. 122810 Absent: None COUNCIL .'~P, PROVAiOF City Manager Thomson announced that, effective ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR - December 8, 1972, Mr. Douglas Reid, currently TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Assistant Planner, will fill the temporary position of Environmental Report Coordinator. To allow an unclassified status of this position and to conform to the City Charter, this position is established in tho Department Head status, and therefore, Council approval of the appointment is necessary. Approval of appointment It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mr. Douglas Reid as the temporary Environmental Report Coor- dinator be approved. REPORT ON PROPOSED INSTALLATION Director of Public Works Cole submitted OF GAS TURBINE GENERATING a detailed report regarding the application UNITS BY SAN DIEGO GAS AND of San Diego Gas and Electric Company re- ELECTRIC COMPANY - DIRECTOR questing certification for construction of OF PUBLIC WORKS three gas turbine generating units at the South Bay Power Plant site. Mr. Cole's recommendation was that the submission be regarded as preliminary and informational only, pending receipt of a formal submission to this agency. Further, that an Environmontal Impact Report be pre- pared and considered by the City only at such time as San Diego Gas and Electric Company makes application for building permit and other permits as may be necessary. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. Report to be sent to Councilman Hyde asked that a copy of this Environmental Control report be sent to the Environmental Commission Control Commission. Councilman Scott agreed to include this in the motion and Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Mayor Hamilton reported on the Convention, CONVENTION - INDIANAPOLIS and suggested a Council Conference be held the first part of the year to discuss the events of the Convention with the members of the Council who did not attend. Councilman Scott remarked that it was a well-run convention - the best he has ever attended. Councilman Hyde noted there were thirty- seven different workshops and the Mayor, - 10- Councilman Scott and he split up and attended as many as they could. He observed that the entire City Council of San Diego was in attendance, AMENDMENT TO UNDERGROUND Councilman Scott commented that not all UTILITY ORDINANCE zones are required to put in underground utilities - the industrial zone is presently exempt from this requirement. Motion for ordinance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff bring back an ordinance whereby all new areas in the City of Chula Vista would be required to install under- ground utilities. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION Councilman Scott discussed the formation C0~ISSION~ of the Special District Advisory Board which was created in !969. He said he called Mr. Skip Schmidt of LAFCO and suggested the formation of a Municipal Advisory Committee. Mr. Schmidt indicated he would be willing to propose this, and asked for a resolution from the City of Chula Vista and support of the other cities. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back to the next meeting to be sent to LAFCO and the other members of the municipal governments asking for support of starting a Municipal Advisory Committee to LAFCO to perform the same functions as the Special District Advisory Boards perform on the Special DistriCts. Councilman Hyde suggested the purpose and the objectives be expressed in the resolu- tion. COASTLINE COMMISSION Councilman Hyde suggested the Council pursue the suggestion of having a member of this Council serve on the Coastline Commission. Councilman Scott commented that the Mayor has indicated he would be willing to place his name in nomination. Councilman Hobel noted that the two appoint- ments to be made will be handled through the Mayors' committee. RAILROAD CROSSING Councilman Egdahl remarked that the indi- AT "L" AND INTERSTATE 5 cators of the railroad stand ~pproximately six to eight feet in the roadway. He asked if there were any plans to have these moved. Director of Public Works Cole explained that this is part of the State construction, and will be moved at some time in the future. COMMENT OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton read a statement from Mr. Phil Pulido, guest commissioner (who had to leave early)~ in which he announced that ten students and six adults from Irapuato will arrive in Chula Vista on December 17, 1972, for a ten-day stay. - 11 - MEETING OF DECEMBER 26 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the meeting of December 26, 1972, be cancelled. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Requests of Dr. Alfred Madison Dr. Alfred Madison, Principal, ~ueller and Mrs. Ralph Williams for School, and Mrs. Ralph Williams, 718-B reduction in speed limit and Jefferson Avenue, have requested a re- stoplight at "J" and Oaklawn duction of the speed limit and a stoplight at J and Oaklawn Avenue to insure the safety of the school children crossing that intersection. Director of Public Works' comments Director of Public Works Cole explained that they have been working with Sergeant Zeilheback regarding the school patrol and the crosswalk in this area. Warning signs will be posted which will change the situation immeasurably. Council comments Councilman Hyde asked the City Manager if it would be appropriate to put in a patrol unit at this intersection during the peak times of student traffic. ~ouncilman Scott noted there used to be a woman crossguard at this area at one time; this could be another alternative. Referred to staff and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Safety Commission by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this~'matt~r be referred to the City 'Manager and Safety Commission for report. Request for extension of time Mrs. Marjorie M. Miles has requested an to install street improvements - extension of time to install curb, side- Marjorie M. Miles walk and paving along the north side of Center Street. She stated the work was to have been completed by December 31, 1972, and had requested bids from three paving contractors. Since she has not received the bids she is requesting the extension of time. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman }~de and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for a recommendation back to the Council in two weeks. Recommendation of Chamber The Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a of Commerce for consideration suggestion of the Streets and Highways on feasibility of rounded Committee that Chula Vista make a feasi- or sloping curbs on corners bility study to have rounded or sloping and crosswalks on Third Avenue curbs on corners and crosswalks on Third Avenue, between E and G Streets in order to facilitate wheelchairs and baby buggies. They feel this would greatly enhance the Downtown Shopping Center. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to staff. - 12 - December 5, 1972 Request from Chamber of Commerce Mr~ Richard Kau, President, Chamber of for feasibility study of Commerce, stated that the Board of opening rear fence of Post Directors requested a feasibility study Office into Kearney Street to of opening up the rear fence of the Post facilitate traffic movement Office facility onto Kearney Street for vehicular access during the hours the Postal Service is open to the public - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to staff for report back to Council in two weeks. Report on undergrounding San Diego Gas and Electric Company reported funds for 1973 - San Diego that the amount of $3,740,000 has been Gas and Electric Company budgeted for the conversion of overhead electric lines to underground for the year 1973. Of this amount, $164,190 has been allocated for the City of Chula Vista. There will also be available the carryover of any unexpended amounts from the budgets in earlier years for con- version work in the City Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Request for Council support Mr. Harold Coupar, Chairman, Junior of Christmas home decorating Chamber of Commerce, stated that the an- contest - Chula Vista Jaycees nual Christmas home decorating contest will be held again this year. The judges will review the homes on December 15, 16 and 17, 1972, and the awards will b~ presented on December 23, 1972. They hope that the Council will not only enter into the competition, but also support them in their efforts in recog- nizing the residents of this City for their home beautification at this time of the year. Support noted The Council noted its support of this contest. POSTPONEMENT OF APOLLO III City Attorney Lindberg requested that the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 1972, be cancelled. The sug- gested date for rescheduling the hearing is December 14, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. Mayor Hamilton suggested the meeting be scheduled in the evening. City Attorney Lindberg asked that the City Clerk adjourn the meeting scheduled for December 6, 1972, to the next regular meeting of December 12, 1972. At that time, he would bring in a suggested time for starting the public hearing. - 13 - Motion to postpone hearing It was moved by Councilman }Cdc, seconded hy Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the public hearing scheduled for December 6, 1972, be cancelled and the new date for hearing be set for Decem- ber 14, 1972. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:03 p.m. to the next regular scheduled meeting to be held December 12, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. It was noted that the public hearing scheduled for December 6, 1972, at 3:00 p.m. has been postponed to December 14, 1972. City Cle~ - 14-