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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/11/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 14, 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, Park Superintendent Bradstreet 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 Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 7, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the minutes of the meeting of November 8, 1972, be ap- proved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilmen Scott and Hobel INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Mark Fiocco, COb~qlSSIONER member of the Youth Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL Mayor Hamilton presented Mr. Fiocco with YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK a proclamation proclaiming the week of PROCLAMATION November 13 through 19, 1972, as "National Youth Appreciation Week" in the City of Chula Vista, California. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Gary Wappes, Executive Director, detailed "OUR HOUSE" the expenditures of the organization, noting that the increase in rent for the new loca- tion and a reduction in County funding were the reasons that the operating budget for fiscal year 1972-73 was more than $8,000 in deficit. Driveway repair Mr. Wappes asked if the City would be willing to repair the driveway at the new facility. Councilman Hyde felt Mr. Wappes should contact his landlord on this. Quarterly reports Mr. Wappes commented that the organization must submit quarterly reports to San Diego County also, and requested that the City's reports be coordinated with those of the County so that just one report would have to be made. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report he accepted. Quarterly reports to be It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded coordinated with County by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the quarterly reports to the City Council be coordinated with the County reports: December, March, June and September. Discussion Under discussion, Mr. Wappes explained that the report made by Dr. Ajemian was made while they were at the old location on Third Avenue. REPORT ON "OUR HOUSE" - HUMAN Mrs. Margaret Helton, Chairman, submitted RELATIONS CO~%MISSION a detailed report to the Council of a study made by Dr. James Ajemian. This study was an evaluation of five County drug programs funded under the Health Care Administration. Mrs. Helton declared that the Commission's quarterly report on "Our House" was a positive one and closely paralleled that of Dr. Ajemian. Councilman Hyde felt that the Human Relations' report was not appropriate, since they endorsed the County's report which was done at the old location. Mrs. Helton explained that the County's report was made in May or June, and in her cover letter, she noted the fact that the first report of the Human Relations Commis- sion closely paralleled that of the County. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION City Attorney Lindberg explained that the OF TENTATIVE M~LD OF APOLLO III public hearing had been scheduled for November 14, 1972. It was determined though, that an adjourned regular meeting should be held on this matter -- this was tentatively scheduled for November 15, 1972; however, he would now recommend that the hearing be continued to November 30, 1972, at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Public hearing continued It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of November 30, 1972 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion for Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the Council recess to Executive Session at the close of the meeting for litigation purposes. PUBLIC HEARING - (CONTINUED) - City Attorney Lindberg referred to his AMENDING FRANCHISE FOR written report to the Council in which he MISSION CABLE T.V. stated that the amendments proposed to the existing franchise are the increase of the - 2 - franchise fee to three percent applicable to the total gross receipts of the Company during the calendar year 1972j a provision for semi-annual payments and a payment for "pay television." Because of the changes being proposed in the ordinance, the City Attorney recom- mended that the public hearing and the ordinance be filed and a new public hearing be set for December 5, 1972. Resolution questioned Councilman Scott questioned the fact that the resolution setting the public hearing was on the final agenda but not on the agenda that was sent out to the public on Friday. City Attorney Lindberg indicated he was not aware of this and asked the Council to approve it by unanimous consent. Approval by unanimous consent It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the resolution be placed on the agenda by unanimous consent. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT OF It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and FRANCHISE TO AREA TELEVISION seconded by Councilman Hobel that the ANTENNA, INC., NOW KNOWN AS ordinance and public hearing be filed. MISSION CABLE T.¥., INC. TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA The motion carried by the following vote, TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY to-wit: OF CHULA VISTA AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilm~n Scott Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 6657 DECLARING The resolution calls for a public hearing INTENTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE on December 5, 1972. NO. 882 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO MISSION CABLE T.V., THE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO AREA TELEVISION ANTENNA, INC., TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimods consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RECESS A recess was called at 7:35 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 6658 ACCEPTING. The Director of Public Works reported that INFORMAL BIDS AND AWARDING four bids were received from landscape con- CONTRACt FOR INSTALLATION AND tractors. The contract includes the in- MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED AREAS stallation of an automatic irrigation ADJACENT TO TENNIS COURTS AT system, telephone pole border around volley- SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ball courts, soil preparation of landscaped areas and the planting of 5,000 square feet of bluegrass sod. - 3 - It was recommended that the contract be awarded to Mr. Z Landscape - the low bidder of the amount of $4,970.00. Director of Public Works Cole also requested authori- zation for the expenditure of $4,247.94 to complete the project and cover the cost of work to be done by City forces. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6659 APPROVING On October 3, 1972, the City Council REVISED AGREEMENT FOR CON- adopted Resolution No. 6621 approving an SULTANT FOR INTEGRATED agreement between the City and Stanford TRAFFIC RECORDS SYSTEM L. Optner and Associates, Inc., for con- sultant services in connection with the integrated traffic records system. The State Office of Traffic Safety requested a revised agreement to include additional monies in the agreement to cover costs of keypunching services and computer costs. The cost of the project is financed en- tirely by a Federal grant. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6660 ACCEPTING Resolution No. 6267 approved an agreement GRANTS OF EASEMENT FROM for the exchange of land adjacent to the ROBERT AND BETTY HAMMOND Municipal Golf Course. One condition FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES of the agreement was the construction of a storm drain. This storm drain has now been installed in accordance with the plans and the work has been approved by the Division of Engineering. Those portions of the storm drain upon the Hammond property have been submitted for acceptance and maintenance by the public via two drainage easements executed by the property owners. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel,~the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6661 GRANTING The contractor has submitted a request for EXTENSION OF TIME FOR a time extension of eight days stating that INSTALLATION OF GRAVITY the additional time is requested due to SEWER AND PUMP STATION IN three days lost during inclement weather HILLTOP DRIVE BETWEEN "L" and five days lost time in locating special STREET AND DON~HOE STREET pipe fittings required for the pumping station. - 4 - Director of Public Works Cole recommended approval of the extension. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the t~xt was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6662 APPROVING By this resolution, a Council policy is COUNCIL POLICY FOR HANDLING established permitting the City Manager REQUESTS FOR BLOCK PARTIES to approve requests for closing of a street for a block party. Criteria for approval and disapproval (appeal to the City Council) is delineated in the reso- lution. Resolution offered Offere8 by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hsmilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6663 DECLARING City Attorney Lindberg explained that INTENTION TO GRANT A FR~CHISE ViSeo Cable TV has requested a public TO VIDEO CABLE T.V. TO OPERATE hearing regarding the adoption of a A COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION separate cable television franchise SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF CHULA to service primarily the E1 Rancho del VISTA, AND SETTING A DATE FOR Rey area. The public hearing has been PUBLIC HEARING TH~P~EOF scheduled for December 5, 1972. This hearing will be only to determine whether or not the Council will consider granting or denying a franchise, and to delineate a service area. A second public hearing will then be scheduled to consider the ordinance granting the franchise. 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 Background information Councilman Egdahl indicated he would like to receive some background information regarding Video Cable TV as a company, such as a financial audit. Councilman Hobel suggested the staff ask for their annual report which should in- clude a financial statement. He added that the Council should have a copy of the annual report of any company which requests a franchise. City Attorney Lindberg stated the City Clerk should ask for the information re- quested by the Council. - 5 - REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE AS A request has been submitted by the Environ- A MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL mental Control Commission for permission ACTION COUNCIL - ENVIRONMENTAL to become a member of a newlT-proposed CONTROL CO~qlSSION Environmental Action Council. This non- profit organization is being formed so that the San Diego region would have a source of "financial, organizational, investigative, educational and legal representation." Since a membership may require a fee not certain or budgeted, the City Manager requested the matter be referred to him. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be referred to staff for investigation and report. REPORT OF VISITORS AND In a report to the Council, Mr. Clint CONVENTION BUREAU Mathews, President, noted the following alternatives for the solution of the Bureau's financial problems and future operation: 1. Request of a $12,000 grant or long-term interest-free loan and $1,000 a month financial support. 2. Sell or lease the Information Center property to a private corporation or to the City. 3. File bankruptcy City Manager Thomson referred to the Police Department report which noted that the Visitors and Convention Bureau mis- directed $4,228.23 of City funds; however, grounds were lacking for criminal prosecution. Mr. Thomson said it would be his recommendation that the Council not grant or loan the Bureau any additional funds, and that the City should endeavor to recover all public funds misused and loaned to the Bureau. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Scott that this matter be continued for one week in order to give Council time to study the City Manager's report. Clint Mathews Mr. ~athews discussed his hopes of keeping 4305 Vista Coronado Drive the Center going. He would suggest re- Lynwood Hills verting back to the original organization and disposing of the Visitors' Center and sell the property. He asked if there was any way the City could sponsor the Center - either by buying the property or cooperating with a priYmte organization. Mr. Mathews commented that Mr. Ray Stone from the Mission Bay Center was here tonight to speak on reasons why the Center should remain. Council questions The Council raised the following questions: (1) detailed proposals in dollars and cents; (2) if the Center was retained, how much would it cost; (3) what private concerns will do, and what that means; (4) how can - 6 - the City keep the Center open; (5) list the alternatives; (6) if the Council approves a $12,000 loan, would the Board give the City a trust deed to guarantee that loan; (7) what consideration would the City be given on the property, if the property was sold to the City; (8) would Mission Bay lease the property; (9) would the Visi- tors and Convention Bureau lease the property; (10) would any other concern lease the property or would it be an outright sale; (11) if Mission Bay leased the property, how would the Visitors Bureau and that organization "dovetail"; (12) what benefits would the City derive from both organizations being there; (13) has there been an appraisal on the property. Federal recognition City Manager Thomson asked if the Bureau received federal recognition as a non- profit organization. Mr. Mathews indicated that this would be done; he would check this out with the auditor. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Mathews to submit a report to the Council in writing, if possible, prior to next week's meeting. Motion amended It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the list of questions raised by the Council be submitted to the Visitors and Convention Bureau so that they would be prepared to answer them at the next meeting. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Ray Stone, Mission Bay Center, to be present at this next meeting to speak mainly on how his organi- zation would become financially involved in the operation of this Center. STATUS REPORT ON PARKS AND Director of Parks and Recreation Hall sub- RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT mitred a written report to the Council at PROGRAM - Director of Parks the meeting of November 7, 1972. Con- and Recreation sideration of the report was continued to this meeting to givo the Council time to study this report. Mr. Hall detailed Capital Improvement Projects PR-5-71 and PR-5-72: elementary school turfing projects, Loma Verde Park, Palomar Park and Hilltop Park, Phase I. Mr. Dave Bradstreet, Park Superintendent, discussed some of the details of the report. In answer to Councilman'Hyde's query, Mr. Bradstreet stated that a new time has been offered for the dedication of Palomar Park -- 1:30 p.m. instead of 2:30 p.m. -- so that the school children would be able to attend. The Council concurred that the new time was satisfactory. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. - 7 - STATUS REPORT ON PUBLIC WORKS Director of Public Works Cole presented a CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - report to the Council listing eleven pro- Director of Public Works jects under the 1972-75 Capital Improvement Program sponsored by Building and Housing, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Police and Public Works. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. CHANNEL MARKING BUOYS City Manager Thomson reported that he re- ceived a letter from the San Diego Unified Port District regarding his inquiry as to the J Street channel markings. They stated that they purchased eighteen channel marking buoys last month and re- ceived a permit from the Coast Guard to install the buoys. As soon as the mer- chandise is received, it will be installed. REPORT ON USE OF THE OLD POST City Attorney Lindberg referred to the OFFICE BUILDING BY OTHER request made by the YHCA to use the old ORGANIZATIONS - City Attorney Post Office building for a rummage sale. As far as any legal impediments were con- cerned to authorization of the City for such use, Mr. Lindberg said none could be found. He discussed conflicts which may arise if authorization was granted to certain groups (religious, discrimination policies). Mr. Lindberg cautioned approving these requests on a regular basis, because he felt it could jeopardize the City's position in dealing with the owner and the lessee. Request denied It was moved by CouacSlman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Scott that the Council regretfully deny the request. Discussion Councilman Hyde felt it was inconceivable that the use of that facility could get out of hand. He indicated the Council should approve this request and see how it turns out. He added that he did not think it would set a precedent. Motion fails The motion £~iled by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott NOES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Hyde and Motion to approve seconded by Councilman Hobel that the request be approved. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott Absent: None LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Hamilton reported that he received DINNER MEETING a request from the staff to postpone the meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, November 16, 1972, to consider the interim environmental impact procedures. - 8 - Since the Council will not be meeting this evening (the 16th)~ the Mayor asked that they notify the City Clerk of their inten- to attend the League dinner. Report from City Manager Mr. Thomson, City Manager, remarked that he would have a report ready for the Council regarding the environmental im- pact procedures at the next meeting. Meeting cancelled It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the meeting scheduled for Thursday evening, November 16, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. be cancelled. The Council will wait until the report from the City Manager is submitted at the next meeting before scheduling another date for the continued public hearing. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mayor Hamilton referred to a suggestion from Councilman Scott that the Council meet with the newly-elected Supervisors to make them aware of the problems here in the South Bay area. Councilman Hobel felt the entire Board should be invited to the meeting. It was suggested by Councilman Hyde that the Mayor write a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting a meeting at their convenience. Mayor Hamilton asked the Council to con- tact the newly-elected Supervisors to make themselves known and speak to them indivi- dually. PARK-SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Councilman Scott reported on the last meeting of the Park-School Committee at which they discussed the following: (1) HUD funds for the Albany Park site; (2) Larkhaven Park; (3) ball park at Castle Park High School. Councilman Scott discussed the money bud- geted for lights for the Castle Park ball field ($22,000) which has been carried over to this fiscal year. To his know- ledge, Sweetwater Union High School has not taken any action on this project. Letter to school district It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be written to the Sweetwater Union High School District Board to move this project up on a priority basis so that it will be ready for the baseball season. If this is not ready by budget time, the Council will be looking at it as any other priority item. EXECUTIVE BOARD-LEAGUE Councilman Scott reported on the meeting OF CALIFORNIA CITIES he attended for the Mayor at the Hilton SAN DIEGO SECTION Inn. Three items were discussed: (1) Former Mayor Pearson of Del Mar was re- placed as Vice-President by Mayor Stikes. He questioned why a Councilman has to re- sign from the Executive Board. - 9 - Mayor Hamilton explained that these are two separate sections of the League, and there is a section for Councilmen. Proposition 20 (2) Since Proposition 20 passed, they are now seeking nominations to the Regional Board. Councilman Scott declared it was important for the Council to submit names so that the Mayor can present these at the January meeting. Permanent meeting place (3) Councilman Scott announced that the League is going to try to have one meeting place, on a regular basis, instead of going from city to city. TIDELANDS Councilman Scott noted that the moratorium on the tidelands has been in effect for two years and asked when the final study by the consultants will be ready. City Manager Thomson stated he will have a report on this at the next Council meeting. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION Councilman Hobel suggested the Council again write a letter to the County Board of Supervisors requesting reconsideration of joining CPO. Councilman Scott noted that the newly- elected Supervisors take office in January, and the letter could be written at that time. WRITTEN CO~UNICATIONS Correspondence from Mayor Mayor Pete Wilson, City of San Diego, has Pete Wilson urging Council requested Council support of Senate Bill support of Senate Bill 1118 1118, the League-sponsored revision of the Subdivision Map Act. This Bill pro- vides the local government with tools to control growth in accordance with local planning policy. Referred to Legislative Committee It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to the Legislative Committee for report. REQUEST FROM BROADWAY ASSOCIATION Mr. Glen James, President, Broadway FOR AN EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE Association, has requested an Executive Conference to discuss personnel matters, as well as possible litigation with regard to the sign ordinance. He asked that the Conference be scheduled at the earliest possible date. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the City Attorney and staff contact the Broadway Association to find out exactly what the subject matter is, and if it is appropriate for an Executive Session. - 10 - VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - A verified claim for damages in the amount SAMUEL AND MARY VENER, of $1~672,507.00, together w~th interest "E" STREET thereon at the rate of seven percent per annum from August 15, 1972, has been filed by Samuel S. and Mary Vener, 962 Murray Canyon Drive, Palm Springs~ California. Mr. and Mrs. Vener claim that on August 15, 1972, the City Council publicly an- nounced its intention to take ~eir property (foot of E Street, west of Bay Boulevard) for public use; imposed a mora- torium on construction and unreasonably delayed eminent domain proceedings to take said property. As a result, the property suffered a diminution in market value. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. REQUEST FROM VISTA HILL HOSPITAL Mr. Jack Dale Smith, Jr., Recreation FOR VARIANCE ALLOWING USE OF Department, Vista Hill Hospital, requested ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ROHR permission to use alcoholic beverages PARK within the meeting room at Rohr Manor on December 8, 1972, at their annual staff Christmas party. Referred to Parks and It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Recreation Commission by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OR Mr. Kenneth Lee, City employee, requested MODIFICATION OF POLICY that his request be dropped, as the employees RELATING TO USE OF ROttR found another location for their annual MANOR Christmas party. City Clerk Fulasz ~ated she received a request from Mr. Lee to remove this re- quest from the agenda. REQUEST FROM DOWNTOWN Mr. Jack Harper, Chairman, Starlight Yule ASSOCIATION REGARDING Parade Committee, invited the Mayor and YUI~ PARADE City Council to ride in the parade which will be held on Monday, November 27, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. He also requested that Third Avenue be blocked from I Street to D Street starting at 6:00 p.m. and that the Police again assist during the parade. Mr. Harper added that they would also request the use of the grand stand in front of the Vogue Theater. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the request be approved, sub- ject to staff approval. ORAL C0~UNICATIONS Jack Dale Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith stated he asked for the variance San Diego to use alcoholic beverages at Rohr Manor. He said he was told that the City Manager would "do what he did tonight" and that Mr. Hall who is only advisory to the Parks and Recreation Commission will "veto the request or defunct it," and it will end up before the Council next week. - 11 - Mayor Hamilton explained that this is the normal procedure -- the Parks and Recreation Commission makes a recommenda- tion and the Council acts on the re.com- mendation. He informed Mr. Smith that he (Smith) could speak before the Commission on Thursday evening, November 16, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. K. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk asked what members of the Council Chamber of Commerce would be riding in the Yule Parade. Councilmen Hobel and Egdahl stated they would be riding the "bicycle built for two." Request of Downtown Association Mr. Slijk referred to the letter from for Executive Session Mr. Glen James, stating the reason for the request for an Executive Session is a summons to Court by one of the members - December 4, 1972. City Attorney Lindberg stated it would not be appropriate for the Council to meet in Executive Session with any group except for staff members of the City. He ex- plained the reasons for meeting in Execu- tive Session (litigation and personnel). The matter referred to by Mr. Slijk has been brought to his attention by the Planning Department as constituting cer- tain zoning violations. The matter had been deferred for a number of months to work the problems out, and at this point in time, the matter is before the Court. The Council should not step into a situ- ation which is going to be litigated. Motion to write letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that a letter be sent to the Broadway Association stating the reasons why the Council cannot hold an Executive Session with them. ~quest for Council Conference Mr. Slijk asked if the Council would meet in a Council Conference with the Broadway Association. City Attorney Lindberg stated the Council could discuss the zoning ordinance itself, but the Council should not be involved in weighing the judgment of the violation. Mayor to meet with Broadway Mayor Hamilton stated he would attend Association the meeting of the Broadway Association on Thursday and discuss a date for a con- ference. He will report back to the Council at the next meeting as to the subjects that will be discussed. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' STUDY Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, stated that the Comprehensive Planning Organization's agenda for Monday (November 20, 1972) has an item not to approve the Corps of Engineers' study of Telegraph Canyon Creek as a possible Corps project. - 12 - Mr. Cole discussed reasons why this matter should be approved. Motion to include in study It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this Council urge CPO to include the project in the Corps' plan. Councilman Hobel indicated he would meet with Mr. Cole and go over the details. HIGHWAY PROJECTS Mayor Hamilton announced that he heard there would be some money released by the State of California for highway projects in San Diego. Request to State of California It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the City Council go on record requesting that the funds being made available be given a high priority to the City of Chula Vista to complete Interstate 805 through the City of Chula Vista. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:57 p.m. ~DJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 1972. City Cl~rk ! - 13-