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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/06/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 13, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 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, Director of Planning Warren 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 1, 2, 5 and 6, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION BY ERIC RATH~ Mr. Eric Rath, Border Cities Conference, BORDER CITIES CONFERENCE, discussed the matter of a through bus REGARDING BUS SERVICE BETWEEN service between Tijuana, Mexico; and TIJUANA, MEXICO; AND SAN DIEGO, San Diego. He stated that the County CALIFORNIA Board of Supervisors expressed its support of the concept of this service, with a request to the U.S. Interstate Commerce Cormnission to grant a permit to Tres Estrellas de Oro y' Companias Associadas, S.A. de C.V. for this service. Mr. Rath requested that Chula Vista give its sup- port, in principle, naming this bus com- pany or any other bus company to provide the service. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back to the next meeting indicating the Council's sup- port of the concept of the bus service to be provided by a bus company from either side of the border. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS D. Richard Kau, President Mr. Kau expressed his appreciation to the C.V. Chamber of Commerce Council for the action taken in support of the through bus service. Deletion of Route 125 Mr. Kan discussed the former action taken by the Board of Directors opposing tha deletion of the proposed Route 125 between the Mexican b~rder and Route 54. This was done upon the recommendation of the Streets and Highways Committee. The Board is now requesting that the City Council reconsidar its position taken on this matter. Donald Rahefs Mr. Rahefs discussed the change in the 101 I Street system whereby the fifty-cent boxes were Change in parking meter removed from the streets. He asked when system this was done and who authorized it. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the method of processing parking tickets has been under question for six months. He stated that the issuance of a ticket for overtime parking was an actual citation ordering an appearance in court. When the motorist deposited his 50¢ in the envelope, the City then went to Court and had the ticket dismissed. This was becoming so cumbersome that the Police Department re- quested that this courtesy system be elimi- nated in order to have an enforceable parking ticket regulation. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) City Attorney Lindberg explained that this 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XV, matter was continued from the last meeting. ALLEY BETWEEN FOURTH AND An attorney, representing the protestants, GLOVER AVENUES, 'E' AND proclaimed 100% of those parties involved DAVIDSON STREETS were in opposition to the construction of improvements pursuant to the 1911 Block Act. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that all notices were properly provided in con- formity with Sections 5876, 5877 and 5878 of the Streets and Highway Code, and the hearing was properly conducted in accordance with Section 5878.1. Based upon these findings, the City Attorney recommended that the Council proceed with the authorization for the Director of Public Works to commence construction of the im- provements after July 14, 1972, should the parties notified fail to do so. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Keith Atherton Mr. Atherton stated he was satisfied that 5762 Pray Street, Bonita the Block Act applies, but he is not satisfied as to the provision of the Code (5876) that relates to notification by the Superintendent of Streets to the property owners to put in the improvements. Mr. Atherton discussed the condition of the alley, which he indicated was the best in the City, before the trucks coming in for the construction of Central Federal Bank damaged it, Mr. Atherton objected to the installa- tion of 6-inch concrete. He added that if the City was to concrete this alley, be would be willing to pay the difference between what an average alley would cost and the concrete COSt. Discussion ensued as to who originally put the existing improvements in the alley. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, noted the requirements of the standards adopted by the Council requiring six inches of concrete in a commercial zone and five inches of concrete on native material in other zones. - 2 - John Sipula Mr. Sipula commented on the alley between 268 Shasta Street Smith and Fifth Avenues. City Attorney Lindberg informed Mr. Sipula that the remarks were not pertinent to this particular hearing. Ernie Head Mr. Head indicated the improvements in this 378 E Street alley were in when he bought his property over 20 years ago~ and he did not know whether the City put it in, or the former property owners. Mr. Head commented on the alleys behind Imperial Savings and Home Federal, which have never been paved; where- as,they are being forced to repave their alley. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City participation in cost The Council held a discussion as to the use of Gas Tax funds for the improvement of alleys in the City and City participation of alley improvement costs. ~lr. Cole commented that a year ago, he sug- gested the City participate in improving the alleys in the Third Avenue business district by offering to remove the old sur- facing and get it fairly close to grade so all that would be left would be to fine grade it and install the improvements. This constituted about 30% to 50% of the costs. Motion to proceed with It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and Block Act seconded by Councilman Hyde that authoriza- tion be given to proceed with Phase XV of the 1911 Block Act. It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the motion be amended to include the work by the City for the rough grading. Discussion following the ameded motion relative to having this policy set as a precedent; it would have budgetary implications; a report is needed by the staff before action is taken. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent; None Motion clarified Councilman Scott clarified the original motion by stating that the City will proceed with the 1911 Block Act and will participate in this project for the rough grading. The original motion to proceed with the 1911 Block Act carried by the following vote, to- wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 8:22 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:34 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - ASSESSMENTS: Director of Public Works Cole reported that ARIZONA STREET AND ALLEY BETWEEN the Council accepted the assessment diagrams DEL MAR AND CHURCH STREETS for Assessment District #70-2 and #70-1 on May 16, 1972, and confirmed the date of June 13, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. as the time for the public hearing on protests of said assessments. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Lloyd Jefferies~ Engineer Mr. Jefferies stated that the cost of con- of Work struction of the alley is $12,406.70; Alley between Del Mar and incidentals are $7,937.55, making a total Church Avenues cost of $20,344.25. The cost per foot was based on $9.49. Mr. Jefferies discussed the work done, and the method of assessing each property owner. Louis Gerken Mr. Gerken noted his assessment was $544.52. 328 Kimbal Terrace Ne discussed the work done on his frontage, particularly in cutting the concrete, which he felt was "botched up." He complained to the City, and the contractor was asked to redo this section. Mr. Gerken remarked that this again was "botched up;" the water line was cut, and the trucks were in and out of his property disturbing his tenants. On December 16, Mr. Cole indicated that the property owner could let the contractor finish the work, or Mr. Gerken could do the work and "work done by the owner would not be included in the assessment." Mr. Gerken stated he did the work himself, which cost him approximately $200. He is requesting recon- sideration of his assessment-the difference between the $544.52 and $474.00, actual cost of the improvements. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Mr. Gerken's recourse would be to the contractor for any unnecessary expenditures. The reduction in the assessment has already been made by the Engineer of Work. Arizona Street Mr. Jefferies stated this work was done at the same time as the alley between Del Mar and Church Avenues, but by a different contractor. The cost of the construction was $26,839.40, incidentals were $8,846.85; the total cost of the project was $35,686.25. The incidentals amounted to 33% of the project, and the City did not contribute any funds. Mr. Jefferies detailed the work done on this project, which affected thirteen property owners. Petition read The City Clerk read a notice of appeal pre- pared by Gordon H. Rubin, attorney for appellants Molly Silva Yribarren, 569 Arizona Street; Manuel G. and Blanche N. Galarza, 583-1/2 Arizona Street;and Francisco and Macaria N. Zapata, 585 Arizona Street; pro- testing their individual assessments on the grounds that they have been overassessed as compared with the assessments of the other properties. The basis for the protest is that the large parcel at 5085 Cedar Lane would benefit most substantially from the improve- ments. -4 - Gordon H. Rubin, attorney Mr. Rubin explained that these people are Legal Aid Society of S.D., Inc. essentially retired and of moderate income. 2751 Imperial Avenue They do not understand what is involved, San Diego but feel the benefit of the improvements will be mostly realized by the large property owner at 5085 Cedar Lane. They are, there- fore, requesting that some sort of accom- modation be made in the assessments in order to reduce the costs of their assessments. Mr. Rubin suggested that the City pay for the incidental costs or make a cash con- tribution. General discussion The Council held a general discussion as to the formula used in assessing the properties. Justification for assessments Mr. Jefferies discussed the justification used in the 70% - 30% method. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Jefferies noted that the protests amounted to approximately 40% of the project. Councilman Scott indicated that the protests being heard tonight should have been done at the time of the formation of the Block Act. Re-evaluation of assessments A discussion then ensued concerning reevalua- tion of the assessments. Mr. Jefferies explained that if ha was directed by the Council to redo the assessments, he would request payment for the time he would spend on this. If reductions in the assessments were made~ the amount reduced would have to be spread among the property owners to realize the cost of the project. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Attorney Lindberg stated the City Council had the option of directing the Engineer of Work to reevaluate the assess- ments or, as mentioned by Mr. Rubin, having the City contribute some amount, or having a reestimmte of the incidental costs. Confirmation of assessments It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, secondedby for District #70-1 Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney bring back a resolution confirming the assessments on the alley improvements between Del Mar Avenue and Church Avenue, Assessment District #70-1. Confirmation of assessments It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by for District #70-2 Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the City Attorney bring back a resolu- tion confirming the assessments for the Arizona Street project~ Assessment District ~ 70-2. Substitute motion A ~ubstitute motion was made by Councilman Hyde in which he moved that the matter be referred back to the staff to reconsider whether or not a modification of the basic formula for proration of the assessments should be made, and bring this back to the Council. Councilman Egdahl seconded the motion and it failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6463 - Director of Planning Warren submitted the APPROVING THE TENTATIVE map noting the location as directly west MAP OF A SUBDIVISION TO of E1 Rancho del Rey development, Unit No. BE KNOWN AS CANDLEWOOD 1, which contains approximately 40 acres. SUBDIVISION The map proposed approximately 133 single- family lots on 25 acres; 15 acres will be left in some form of open space for acquisition by the City. The staff has met with the developer con- cerning the amount of open space and the cost of the acquisition. The subdivider's alternate No. 1 provides 12.9 acres of open space at a net cost to the City of $32,055. An alternate proposal is for 11.3 acres of open space at a net cost of $12,313. The staff recommends the approval of the tentative map as revised in alternate No. 1. Mr. Warren indicated that sufficient fees will be generated within the park service district to reimburse the City for the $32,000 that would have to be expended at this time. J. R. Shattuck Mr. Shattuck stated he would agree to reserve 6150 Mission Gorge Road this area until July 1973 - the City can San Diego take out the escrow papers now with instruc- tions to close on that date. He noted the 10% figure for taxes and interest, which would have to be added. Mr. Shattuck dis- cussed the two alternates, pointing out the substantial difference in the two costs. He added that it would be to his advantage if the City accepted alternate No. 2, which would give him eight additional lots. The City Council discussed the method of payment for this park site. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the in-lieu fees concerned would be held in trust for the use within individual park service areas from which they have been collected. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, with the approval of Option No. 1, 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. 6464 - Director of Planning Warren explained that OPPOSING AB 1740, this Bill would create a California Zoning ESTABLISHING A STATE Board of Appeals consisting of eight members APPEAL BOARD FOR ZONING appointed by the Governor to hear and decide appeals from local zoning decisions. Provi- sions of this Bill would be applicable to chartered and general law cities and counties. Mr. Warren detailed the powers of the Board in these zoning matters, and stated that the staff and the Planning Commission recommend Council opposition to the proposed Assembly Bill. - 6 - 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. 6465 - City Manager Thomson reported that since EXTENDING AND AMENDING THAT April 6, 1965, the City of National City CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE has contracted with the City of Chula Vista CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE for use of this city's pound facilities and CITY OF NATIONAL CITY PROVIDING services. The terms of the agreement call FOR THE USE OF POUND FACILITIES for an increase in fees from $440 per month AND SERVICES OF THE CITY OF to $500 per month, and extends the time to CHULA VISTA December 31, 1973. A new concept included in the agreement is the provision for keeping a National City dog for 5 days rather than 3 days. 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, Hyda~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6466 - Director of Public Works Cole reported the ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING following bids were received on May 23, CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER 1972, at 2 p.m. for the construction of a CONTROLLED TRAFFIC SIGNAL computer controlled traffic signal system: SYSTEM (TOPICS) Econolite Company $215,552.44 Eagle Signal Company 239,954.00 Traconex Company 242,646.00 Automatic Siganl Company 250,195.79 Singer Traffic Controls 300,531.00 The Federal Highway Administration has approved awarding the contract to the low bidder, Econolite Company. The Federal allocation will be $153,689. Chula Vista's matching funds will be $61,863. The City's portion is to be financed from Gas Tax Fund 2106. 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, Hob~l, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Non~ RESOLUTION NO. 6467 - The Planning Commission, on May 15, 1972, ACCEPTING, NAMING AND requested an additional 30 feet right-of-way DEDICATING GRANT DEED for street purposes on Otay Valley Road, as FOR STREET PURPOSED ON a requirement for granting a conditional use OTAY VALLEY ROAD permit for an auto repair shop on the north side of Otay Valley Road, east of Oleander. The owners have executed a grant deed to the City in complianc~ with this requirement. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unaimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6468 - On May 30, 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Don Jeffries ACCEPTING, NAMING AND DEDICATING executed two grant deeds to dedicate about GRANT DEEDS FOR STREET PURPOSES 2-1/2 feet along their frontage for street ON BONITA ROAD purposes at 49 and 55 Bonita Road. They have recently installed the public improve- ments at these locations on a voluntary basis under the provisions of the 1911 Block Act, Phase XIV. 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. 6469 - Director of Public Works Cole reported that APPROVING EXCESS DRIVEWAY Tucker, Sadler & Bennett, architects for WIDTHS AT 660 L STREET - Rather Clothers Company, 660 L Street, has RATNER'S CALIFORNIA CLOTHING applied for authorization to construct two alley-type driveway approaches on L Street in excess of the width limitations imposed by ordinance. The proposed driveways will have a 30-foot wide throat with alley-type returns, necessitating a 46-foot curb opening. Maximum curb opening width is 35 feet per ordinance. The Safety Commission has recommended posting of an "Entrance Only" sign across the new driveway from Colorado Avenue, and that all other driveways exiting onto L Street be posted "No Left Turn." The City Attorney states that the imposition of these require- ments would be an unusual procedure, which might not be within the scope of the City's authority. Mayor Hamilton felt the "no left turn" signs should be installed since this access was so close to the freeway intersection. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ and the motion carried by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noeg: Councilmen Hyde, Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6470 - The Human Relations Cormnission recommended ESTALISHING A "HUMANITARIAN that the City give this award annually on AWARD" TO BE KNOWN AS THE January 15. It is to be presented to a ROBERT B. BOTTERMAN AWARD citizen of Chula Vista for service to the cormmunity in the area of human relations and for promoting justice, amity, understand- ing, and cooperation among all people. - 8 - Resolution read The City Clerk read the context of the resolution. 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 REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL The Safety Cormmission recon~mends that the AT L STREET AND INDUSTRIAL City of Chula Vista place a traffic signal BOULEVARD - SAFETY COMMISSION at the intersection L Street and Industrial Boulevard. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for a report. RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO-WAY The Safety Commission recormnends that CONTINUOUS LEFT TURN LANES continuous left lanes be installed on H ON H STREET BETWEEN THIRD Street between Third and Fourth Avenues. AND FOURTH AVENUES - SAFETY COMMISSION Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report. RECOMMENDATION FOR TWO-WAY The Safety Commission unanimously supports CONTINUOUS LEFT TURN LANES the proposal of the two-way left turn lanes ON THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN K AND between K and L Streets on Third Avenue. L STREETS - SAFETY COMMISSION At the meeting of May 2, 1972, the City Council moved that no action be taken on the two-way continuous left turn lanes on Third Avenue between J and L Streets until such time as it is determined what problems will be encountered with the traffic generated by the Post Of~ce. The staff recommends approval of the Safety Commission's request. Approval of staff's It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded recommendation by Councilman Egdahl that the recommendation of the staff be accepted. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None RECOMMENDATION THAT POSTED At its meeting of May 9, 1972, the City SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH BE Council approved the recommendation of the RETAINED - NACION AVENUE, Safety Commission regarding the speed limit FROM PALOMAR TO MELROSE of 25 mph on Na¢ion Avenue between L Street and Naples and the 30 mph on Nacion from Naples to Palomar. - 9 - The Safety Commission recormmends that the posted speed in this area be retained at 30 mph as recormnended by the Traffic Engineer. Approval of staff's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded recommendation by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that approval be given to retaining the 30 mph speed limit on Nacion Avenue between Palomar and Melrose. Report requested Councilman Hobel asked when a report will be forthcoming to Council as to other alternatives that can be done besides posting the 25 mph limit. Mr. Cole stated he will be back to the Council with a complete report on this. REQUEST THAT CITY COUNCIL The ECC is requesting that the Council RECOMMEND TO CPO THE CON- con~nunicate with the County CPO Goals SIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION Committee staff and recommend that the OF SCENIC CORRIDOR ZONING - implementation of scenic corridor zoning ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COM- be carefully considered, especially in MISSION the area of planning for the region. Approval of request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that approval be given to the request. Discussion Councilman Hobel stated this would go through the CPO to get this on the agenda. Scenic corridor questioned Councilman Hyde asked for a definition of this scenic corridor. Councilman Hobel stated he assumed it was Telegraph Canyon Road. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion and Councilman Hobel withdrew his second. Referred back to ECC It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this be referred back to the ECC for further definition. RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO The ECC recommends that the City Council PLANNING PARKS - Environmental place greater emphasis on the planning of Control Commission parks sufficient for the present population as opposed to the Public Works project, which would encourage growth. Council discussion The Council noted the funds approved in the budget (1972-73) for park purposes. Approval of request It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the ECC be notified that the Council did take heed of its recommendations in considera- tion of the capital improvements program dur- ing the budget sessions. REQUEST FOR COUNTY YOUTH The Youth Commission is requesting that the CONFERENCE - YOUTH COMMISSION City Council redirect the Parks and Recrea- tion Department to assist them in planning a County Youth Conference for a date in 1973, rather than a Chula Vista Youth Forum, as originally requested. - 10- Approval of request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved. Councilman Scott noted that the motion was to approve the concept of the request at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 1400 - This ordinance was placed on its first ESTABLISHING OPEN SPACE reading on June 6, 1972, and is before the DISTRICT PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE Council this week for its second reading OF 1972 - SECOND READING AND and adoption. ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None APPOINTMENT OF CPO DELEGATE At the meeting of June 1, 1972, the Council AND ALTERNATE directed that this matter be brought to the meeting of June 13, 1972, for action. Councilman Scott asked that this matter be deferred and a list be brought back of all the organizations which must be represented by Counoil. Motiod for Conference Councilman Hyde moved this matter be scheduled for a Council Conference, and that the City Clerk compile a list of all the organizations on which the Council must be represented. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. REPORT ON PARK SITE, LARKHAVEN Director of Planning Warren explained that SUBDIVISION - DIRECTOR OF at the meeting of June 6, 1972, Mayor PLANNING Hamilton reported that Mr. Henry Rienstra needed a decision concerning the five- acre park site presently proposed for south of Orange Avenue in the Larkhaven Subdivision - whether it should be withheld from his sale of surrounding property to American Housing Guild. The staff's recommendation is that the City Council abandon the presently approved site and direct the staff to work with American Housing Guild to locate a new site before any final maps are prepared, and that the City pursue the acquisition of a federal grant. Staff recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's recommendation be accepted. City Manager Thomson discussed the HUD grant and the memo sent to thc Council from Mr. Jack Ratelle, Assistant to the Administra- tive Officer. bit. Thomson stated this was to ~ign the contract as originally provided for rRther than to pursue the increased dollar amount. Based on information from HUD~ the money that the City would get would be out of thc reserved amount, since this is all the money they have available. - 11 - ? REPORT ON REQUEST FOR Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT reported on the 1911 Block Act authorized WITH CITY AUTHORIZING by the City Council in June 1967, which DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN included the improvements in front of 1002 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, Industrial Boulevard (Mr. Yamate's property). JAMES YAMATE -- The improvements include curb, gutter, side- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS walk and shoulder paving for a length of 290 feet, which wil~ complete the improvements in a block having a length of 2640 feet. Mr. Cole discussed the number of extensions granted Mr. Yamate and recommended that this present request for an extension not be granted and the improvements required under Phase 12 of the 1911 Block Act be installed forthwith. Sidewalk area Mayor Hamilton reported that he talked to Mr. Yamate about this. Mr. Yamate does not have any objection to installing the curb, gutter and paving, but he does use the sidewalk area for farming. Motion to grant extension for It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded sidewalk improvement by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request for an extension of the agreement for deferral of street improvements at 1002 Industrial Boulevard be approved for the sidewalks only, and that the other im- provements be put in under Phase XII of the 1911 Block Act. A lien is to be posted to cover the future installation of the sidewalks. REPORT ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Director of Public Works Cole submitted a CROSSING AT JEFFERSON AND E written report to the Council concerning the STREETS ~ DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC feasibility of installing a flashing yellow WORKS beacon at a pedestrian crosswalk at Jefferson and E. The reported cost of an island and a flashing beacon would be approximately $2,000. Mr. Cole noted the Safety Commission's recom- mendation as opposing a crosswalk in this location, and listed the many disadvantages of the installation of a flashing light and island. He concluded that his recommendation would be that a crosswalk, with or without a raised island containing a flashing beacon, not be installed. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight referred to the petitions he 117 Jefferson submitted. He discussed the California law giving the pedestrian the right of way at crosswalks. He asked for Council's recon- sideration of this crosswalk. Motion for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this matter be postponed to the next meeting, and arrangements be made to put it on early in the agenda. At the suggestion of Councilman Scott, Councilman Hyde changed his motion to state that this matter be scheduled for a Council Conference. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to approve staff's It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded report by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report of the Director of Public Works be accepted. To be brought back for Council Mr. Knight asked when he could return to the reconsideration Council with this item and bring back some of the residents in the area to testify. - 12 - Mayor Hamilton remarked Mr. Knight could do this at the next meeting under "Oral Communications," which is one of the first items on the agenda. REPORT ON VENDING MACHINES Mr. E. Emerson Hall, Director of Parks and FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - Recreation, submitted a report to the Council DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION requesting expansion of its vending conces- sions at two of the recreational facilities. In the past, all monies received from the vending machines were paid into the now dissolved Chula Vista Youth Recreaction Advisory Committee, which provided funds for needed equipment and awards for recrea- tional events. The monies now derived from these consessions will be disbursed into the Parks and Recreation revenue funds. Mr. Hall stated that three vending companies were approached and only one (South Bay Vending Company) agreed to provide this service on a trial basis. Motion to approve report It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and an agreement be prepared for Council approval. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Youth Commission - recormnendations The Youth Commission is requesting that the on filling of vacancies City Council permit them to review and make recommendationson all applications submitted for the vacancies that now exist on the Commission. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved. Request from ECC that Council Richard S. Marasso is requesting a leave of consider a leave of absence absence from the Environmental Control Com- for member Marasso mission commencing June 9, 1972, and ex- tending through July 1973. The ECC requests that the City Council look with favor upon this request and fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Mayor Hamilton stated this has never been done before - that Mr. Marasso has no alternative but to resign. When he comes back to town~ he can reapply to the Com- mission. Request denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the raquest of the ECC be denied~ and this be referred back to the Commission to follow the correct procedure. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for matters of litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations. - 13 - VACATION LEAVE It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request of the City Clerk for vacation leave from July 13 to July 24 be granted. JULY 4 MEETING It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the meeting of July 4, 1972, be cancelled and the Council meet on July 11, 1972. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6471 - Offered by Mayor Hamilton, the reading of APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THAT the text was waived by unanimous consent, CERTAIN DEFERRED IMPROVEMENT passed and adopted by the following vote, AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF to-wit: CHULA VISTA AND HAROLD M. AND AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, RITA T. BENHARDT, RECORDED Scott, Hobel MARCH 13, 1972, AS FILE NO, Noes: None 59817 Absent: None COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Cotmcilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be scheduled for June 21, 1972. MAYOR AT CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton announced he will be attending a Conference in New Orleans next week and Vice-Mayor Pro Tempore Hyde will preside over the ~eeting of June 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recess to Executive Session at 11:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 1972. - 14 -