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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/05/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 23, 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, Director of Planning Warren, Senior Planner Williams, Purchasing Agent Espinosa, City Librarian Levine The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Hobel asked that the section regarding discussion of the CPO meeting Correction to minutes be amended to read that the County Counsel added that "CPO could possibly be considered a regional body ..." It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 10 and 16, 1972, be approved, as amended, copies having been sent to each Councilman. GUEST CO~ISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. John Billings, member of the Human Relations Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. AWARD TO PAST MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Mayor Hamilton presented Councilman Egdahl LAUREN EGDAHL with a plaque for his services as Mayor Pro Tempore during the past year. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Mayor Hamilton presented a Certificate of TO THREE EXPLORER SCOUTS Recognition to John Anderson, 8 Hilltop Court; Randy Ballard, 335 E Street; and Randy Hill, 417 J Street; for their help to the Police during the recent Sears store robbery. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Don Larson Mr. Larson stated he was a member of the 5785 Siempre Viva Road San Ysidro School Board and spoke in defense and in support of Superintendent Joseph Rindone's statements and newspaper stories concerning Mr. Rindone's position on Unifi- cation. Richard Kau Mr. Kau asked the Council to note pages 43, President, Chamber of 44, 45 and 46 of the new Chula Vista Fourth Commerce Annual Civic Information and Buyer's Guide in which there is listed special information for residents covering miscellaneous City regulations. Proposition No. 9 Mr. Kau listed past activities of the Chamber in which it supported planning and environ- mental projects. He asked the Council's support in strongly opposing Proposition No. 9 on the June ballot. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight asked why the Safety Commission 175 Jefferson Avenue meets in the Police Station. City Clerk Fulasz explained that since the Safety Commission holds its meetings on Wednesday afternoons, it sometimes conflicts with scheduled Council Conferences and was asked to hold its meetings elsewhere. ~]~e Council gave the Commission permission to hold its meetings in the Police facility. The Council concurred that now that the remodeling is complete and more conference rooms are available, the Safety Commission should be asked to hold its meetings in the City Hall. Chesley D. Manock Mr. Manock referred to a letter he wrote to 1190 Trenton Avenue the Council concerning a review of his sewer connection fee in which he objected to paying $4.25 per front foot of the lot and the requirement to pay the added con- crete encasement charges for a City lateral. Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, explained the configuration of Mr. Manock's property and substantiated the connection charges imposed by the staff. He explained the location of the sewer line, the depth and the reason for the encasement. This sewer is 60 feet away from Mr. Manock's property and was never intended to serve this property. The cost of the properties that have the sewer in front of them is $11.70 a front foot. The staff felt that the $4.25 per front foot was not out of line, in view of the extended line and encasement Mr. Manock would have to put in. Motion to accept staff's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded report by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the comments made by the Director of Public Works be accepted, with a recommenda- tion that Mr. Manock contact the Director if he (Manock) wishes to pursue the matter further. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) City Attorney Lindberg explained that the CONSIDERATION OF OPEN SPACE hearing was continued to allow for further DISTRICT PROCEDURAL input from interested parties and modifi- ORDINANCE OF 1972 cation of the ordinance for review of all parties concerned with this ordinance. The changes have been made; however, it is apparent that the interested parties have not had an opportunity to review the ordinance. Mr. Lindberg requested, there- for, that the hearing again be continued to June 6, 1972. - 2 - Hearing continued It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to June 6, 1972, to allow sufficient time for all parties to once again review the revised ordinance. ORDINANCE - The first reading of this ordinance was ESTABLISHING OPEN SPACE continued to the meeting of June 6, 1972. DISTRICT PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE OF 1972 - FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) Senior Planner Williams submitted a plat CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF noting the property in question. He ex- ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED plained that the applicant's request is ON EAST SIDE OF ALBANY for a zone change from I-L to R-3 for AVENUE BETWEEN TREMONT approximately 4 acres. This property is AND MONTGOMERY STREETS adjacent to an elementary school site, and the Council has authorized condemna- tion for acquisition as a neighborhood park. The Planning Commission recommends zoning to R-I; it found that R-3 zoning would permit a density in conflict with the General Plan and incompatible with adjacent use. Mr. Williams noted that the City is awaiting a final decision on a federal grant and is negotiating to buy this park site. He indicated the staff had no ob- jection to another continuance, but does believe the property should be rezoned in any event, and would recommend proceeding with the hearing. Continuance requested City Attorney Lindberg discussed the con- tinuance of the matter in order to obtain an appraisal. He would request another 30-day continuance to resolve this matter, if the applicant had no objection. It was noted that the applicant was not present. Continuance granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to the meeting of June 27, 1972. ORDINANCE - The first reading of this ordinance was REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED EAST continued to the meeting of June27, 1972 OF ALBANY AVENUE BETWEEN TREMONT AND MONTGOMERY STREETS FROM I-L TO R-1 FIRST READING PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) The Council continued this hearing from the CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT meeting of April 25, 1972, to give the staff TO SIGN PROVISIONS IN ZONING time to discuss the problems cited by the ORDINANCE FOR R-3 AND C-O objectors at this meeting. ZONES A meeting of the realtors along Third Avenue was held on May 18, 1972, and recommendations were forwarded to the Planning Director. - 3 - Director of Planning Warren stated he reviewed the recommendations and found them generally unacceptable. He indicated that their position of relating sign abatement to the undergrounding of utilities is an understandable one, but can only be honored if undergrounding will occur within the next three to five years. There is no justification for a six to ten year period particularly when it would convey a special benefit to these businessmen that would not be available to others on the street opening new businesses. Mr. Warren referred to his written report to the Council, in which he detailed the background of this matter. Wes Goodvin Mr. Goodvin commented on the letter sent to Goodvin Realtors the staff. He said he talked to Mr. Kenneth Lee of the Planning staff and under- stood that a 20-foot high freestanding sign, 35 square feet in dimension would be adequate, in their opinion, in the C-O zone. Mr. Lee stated that a 9 square foot sign would be adequate; therefore, no agreement was reached. Dick Sehuller Mr. Schuller discussed the meeting held by 549 Third Avenue the realtors. He requested a postponement of 30 days in order to meet with the staff to discuss these problems. Mr. Warren felt a continuance was necessary and requested that the matter then be sent back to the Planning Commission for recon- sideration. It would then be brought back to the City Council for a new public hearing. ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by AMENDING ZONING CODE RELATING Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that TO SIGN PROVISIONS IN THE R-3 this matter be brought to the Planning Com- AND C-O ZONES - FIRST READING mission within 30 days for reconsideration. A new hearing will then be called by the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 6438 - Director of Public Works Cole explained APPROVING UTILITIES that the E1 Rancho del Rey development AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF will ultimately necessitate construction CALIFORNIA FOR RELOCATION of a trunk sewer paralleling 1-805 between OF SEWER FACILITIES H Street and the Spring Valley Outfall Trunk Sewer north of Bonita Road. This trunk will also serve areas west of 1-805 in the vicinity of Hilltop High School. In March 1969, the City installed an 8-inch plugged sewer across the freeway right-of- way in the vicinity of the future H Street interchange. The State has now modified the right-of-way requirement for the freeway construction; consequently, it is necessary that the existing sewer facilities be modified. 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: - 4 - AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6439 - Director of Public Works Cole reported APPROVING UTILITIES AGREEMENT that the State has prepared a Utilities NO. 18179-B WITH STATE OF Agreement (No. 15179-B) to allow installa- CALIFORNIA FOR INSTALLATION tion of certain segments of the Rice OF SEWER FACILITIES IN CON- Canyon trunk sewer concurrent with construc- JUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION tion of the 1-805 Freeway and the H Street OF 1-805 FREEWAY interchange. The total estimated cost of the project is $41,222.50. The 1972-73 Capital Improve- ment Program, as currently proposed, includes funding for this project in the amount of $48,000. 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. 6440 - The County of San Diego has informed the APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH Department of Public Works that construction COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO agreements must be signed by the County CONSTRUCT TRAFFIC SIGNALS Board of Supervisors. This resolution will AT INTERSECTION OF PALOMAR approve the agreement with the County for STREET AND INDUSTRIAL the signal installation at Palomar Street BOULEVARD AND FOR MUTUAL and Industrial Boulevard covering the con- SHARING IN COST OF struction cost only, and will properly CONSTRUCTION authorize the County to pay its share of this cost. The cost to the City is $21,166.75; the County's cost is $5,609.19. This is covered by Gas Tax Project #131 - $20,000 is budgeted. 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. 6441 - At the Council Conference on May 3, 1972, OPPOSING THE WATSON the Council unanimously moved to oppose INITIATIVE the Watson Amendment and directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of opposition to said Amendment. 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 - 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 6442 - Purchasing Agent Espinosa reported that EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR the City's Contract with Baker & Taylor CITY'S ANNUAL REQUIREMENT Company is renewable for another year. The OF LIBRARY BOOKS Librarian has indicated that this vendor has been reliable in every way in filling orders. It is the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent that the City exercise the option and extend the contract to Baker & Taylor under the same terms and conditions as the last fiscal year. Councilman Scott expressed his concern of exercising an option with the same supplier, rather than going out to bid again. City Attorney Lindberg explained that there is a renewable feature in the original bid. This was examined and determined to be a good bid for renewal. Experience with the low bidder in the past created cost factors which offset the difference in the bid. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, City Librarian Levine explained the reason for so many purchasing orders is that at least 20 percent of the orders must be ordered directly from the publishers. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6443 - Director of Planning Warren reported that SUSPENDING THAT CERTAIN new fill has been placed along the water- AGREEMENT FOR LAND front north of F Street on property owned DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING by Sam Vener. The new fill is acting as UNCONTROLLED EMBANKMENT a dike and could eventually close off the DATED JULY 1, 1969, WITH marshland from the bay. In July 1969, the SAMUEL S. VENER COMPANY City authorized Mr. Vener to place uncontrolled fill on this property; how- ever, a new policy of preservation of the marshlands has since been adopted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6444 - The City Clerk reported the results of the DECLARING RESULTS OF election of the Advisory Committee as PARKING AND BUSINESS follows: Term of IMPROVEMENT AREA ELECTION Office HELD MAY 16, 1972 Votes In Years Vivian V. Cicchetti 110 3 Tommy Couch 90 1 Dale L. Harker 85 1 Ja~es E. Logan 85 2 Pat Barajas 84 2 Irving Donald Green 79 1 Millie L. Robles 72 3 (continued) Term of Office Votes In Years (results continued) James A. Fergus 49 Kitty Raso 49 Robert S. McMains 46 Stanley R. Glenn 44 Ralph Muirhead 42 - Marty Altbaum 1 Chuck Barlow 1 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6445 - City Attorney Lindberg reported that based APPROVING SETTLEMENT upon the evidence in this case, it would AGREEMENT - APOLLO be reasonable and equitable to accept a SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 50% payment for each unit for a sum of $110 per unit as a compromise settlement. This agreement will be incorporated into the judgment signed by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6446 - City Attorney Lindberg stated that, based APPROVING SETTLEmeNT upon the evidence in this case, it would AGREEMENT - RANCHO RIOS be reasonable and equitable to accept a 50% payment per unit for a sum of $110 for each unit as a compromise settlement. Further, that the payment for the first 50 units of this subdivision, for which building per- mits have previously been issued, could be paid within one year of the date of issuance of said permits. This agreement will be incorporated into the judgment signed by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None - 7 - UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEMS: RESOLUTION - City Attorney Lindberg declared that it OPPOSING PROPOSITION 9, was his opinion that Proposition 9 con- THE SO-CALLED POLLUTION stitutes one of the most drastic attacks INITIATIVE, ON JUNE 6 on legal institutions of the American BALLOT social order ever postulated. Aside from the fact that it may not only not achieve its intended goal of improving the environ- ment, it will clearly undermine Con- stitutionally guaranteed rights of due process. He urged Council opposition to the Proposition. Resolution offered The resolution was offered by Councilman Hobel. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this resolution be filed. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6447 - Since a ten-day notice on the hearing of GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION the proposed rate increase for taxicab TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING fares cannot be accomplished unless a RELATING TO AN INCREASE resolution of intention is adopted at this IN TAXICAB FARES meeting, it is recommended that Council adopt the resolution setting the hearing for June 20, 1972, by unanimous consent. 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 RECO~ENDATION FROM SAFETY The Safety Commission recommends that the COMMISSION TO REINSTATE Newsletter be reinstated on a quarterly CITY'S NEWSLETTER ON basis. QUARTERLY BASIS Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for . report and recommendation. This is to be ' brought back to the Council at the time the Council section of the budget is con- sidered. RECOMMENDATION FROM HUMAN The Human Relations Con~nission recommends RELATIONS COMMISSION TO that a "humanitarian award" be given annually ESTABLISH "HUMANITARIAN on January 15 (Human Relations Day) to a AWARD" TO BE GIVEN citizen of Chula Vista for service to the ANNUALLY ON JANUARY 15 community in the area of human relations and for promoting justice, amity, understanding and cooperation among all people. Recommendation accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted and a resolution be brought back to the Council. - 8 - Councilman Hyde commented on the Community Recognition Day program to be held during the week of the Fiesta de la Luna. He suggested this be held at the same time. Mrs. Sharon Reid, member of the Human Relations Commission~ indicated that January 15 was selected since this is Human Relations Day. Recess A recess was called at 8:12 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. REQUEST FROM YOUTH CO~4ISSION The Youth Commission is requesting Council FOR PERMISSION TO WRITE LEAGUE adoption of an ordinance to be sent to the OF CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR League of California Cities requesting that CALIFORNIA YOUTH COALITION they provide full, equal, and meaningful RECOGNITION participation in planning, programming and participating in the future League of California Cities Conferences. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FROM HUMAN RELATIONS The Human Relations Commission is requesting CO~ISSION REQUESTING COUNCIL Council to direct the City Attorney to TO REVIEW CH~4BER OF CO~i~ERCE review and examine the situation regarding FUNDS funding to the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber's refusal to provide basic ethnic information to this Commission. Motion to defer until It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded budget deliberations by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be deferred until budget deliberations. Suggestion to meet with Councilman Hyde suggested that the Mayor Chamber President meet with the President of the Chamber and other interested parties to see if this matter can be settled. ORDINANCE NO. 1397 - Following a public hearing on May 16, 1972, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED the ordinance rezoning approximately 2.15 NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER acres located near the northeast corner of OF THIRD AND PALOMAR Third and Palomar to C-C-P was placed on its CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY first reading. 2.15 ACRES FROM R-3 TO C-C-P - SECOND READING AND 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: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1398 - Following a public hearing on May 16, 1972, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED the ordinance rezoning approximately 3 acres ON THE WEST SIDE OF FOURTH located on the west side of Fourth Avenue AVENUE NORTH OF H STREET, north of H Street to C-O-P was placed on its first reading. - 9 - CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY Mayor Hamilton remarked that he was 3 ACRES, FROM R-3 TO C-O-P - contacted by a person involved in this SECOND READING AND ADOPTION rezoning who indicated that no mention was made in the ordinance regarding a fence along the property line. ~{r. Warren explained that the precise plan calls for a masonry line only on the north property line. The adjacent propery owner to the south would like his wall replaced with a masonry wall and is willing to split the cost. The architect states that this could be worked out. Mr. Warren requested the ordinance be amended to make this re- quirement. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindbe~gstated this was part of the administration action in conjunction with the rezoning and it would not require that the matter be placed back on its first reading. It can be adopted on its second reading with this modification in the precise plan as adopted in conjunction with the ordinance. Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that the reading and adopted ordinance, as amended, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1399 - Following a public hearing on May 16, 1972, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED the ordinance rezoning property located at AT 619-625 MANKATO STREET 619-625 Mankato Street to C-T-P was placed FROM R-2 TO C-T-P - on its first reading. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that the 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 ENVIRONMENTAL SEMINAR City Manager Thomson announced that there will be a department head environmental seminar tomorrow, ~{ay 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at which time Mr. Williard Johnson will speak on Population Growth and its effect on Chula Vista. BUDGET SESSIONS City Manager Thomson reported that the preliminary budget is ready for Council consideration and would suggest starting deliberations on Tuesday, May 30, 1972. - 10- The Council agreed to meet on Tuesday, May 30, 1972, beginning at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and every evening thereafter until the budget is completed. The Council may, however, also meet on Wednesday afternoon. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR USE OF The Parks & Recreation Commission, at its GOLF COURSE PROPERTY FOR meeting of May 18, 1972, accepted the TRAINING OF HUNTING DOGS - report and recommendation of the staff. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT The staff's report, submitted by Parks Superintendent David Bradstreet, recom- mended not allowing the training of dogs at the Chula Vista Golf Course. Mr. Bradstreet listed several reasons and arguments against allowing this use. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON SAFETY COY~ISSION City Attorney Lindberg submitted a report REQUEST FOR gMENDING TOWING to the Council in which he stated that the SERVICE ORDINANCE - CITY obligation is imposed by the Vehicle Code ATTORNEY for towing services to perform cleanup work at the scene of an accident as a part of their overall service. Mr. Lindberg stated that he feels additional legislation on the local level is not necessary, but the only question he would raise is the practice of one of the towing services charging $3.00 for this cleanup service. The tow companies have been in- formed that if they wish to amend the Schedule of Charges, they should make this representation to the City Council. Mr. Ralph Paxton Mr. Paxton explained that he understood this 107 Broadway matter was brought before the Council to change the existing towing ordinance; however, Mr. Lindberg's comments clarified that this was not the situation. Mr. Paxton discussed the ~ow rate schedule, which the California Tow Truck Association is presently in a study to revise. The new rates will be based on a time factor rather than on a mileage basis. As far as the cleanup at the scene of the accident is concerned, the only equipment they carry and that is required by law is a broom, shovel and a bucket. Therefore, it is necessary to call on the City street crew or Firemen to clean up after accidents. City Attorney Lindberg confirmed that the Fire Department could be called to wash down gasoline, which the tow trucks are not equipped to do; however, under the present rate schedule, the tow companies must clean up at the scene of the accident. One company is charging separately for this, and this is the reasons the Attorney suggested a review of the rate schedule. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. - 11 - REPORT ON LPG - DIRECTOR Director of Public Works Cole submitted a OF PUBLIC WORKS written report to the Council in which he recommended: (1) that all new automotive equipment with the exception of small units, such as mowers and saws, be equipped to use LPG in Fiscal Year 1972-73; (2) that the Public Works Department continue to collect and evaluate data concerning con- tinued use of LPG in the City's automotive fleet; (3) that the Public Works Department distribute a list of ail local propane service outlets to the City's Police Department. Mr. John Alden Mr. Alden stated that he was first opposed Equipment Maintenance to the installation of the LPG; however, Foreman after seeing how this propane has worked out, and the dramatic changes in performance and cost, he is now 100 percent in favor of this installation. Mr. Alden discussed the advantages of in- stalling LPG in all City vehicles, the actual performance of the vehicles, the down time, resale of vehicles, mileage realized, noise factor, maintenance and cost of this installation. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the report be accepted. Speaking against the motion Councilman Hobel indicated that the report given was quite general and felt that if more records were available, the Council could then fully evaluate the future installation of the LPG. Councilman Scott suggested selecting some trucks that are purchased in the future, add these into the LPG fleet, and have these for evaluation also, instead of going into this all at once. Motion changed Councilman Hyde changed his motion to state that the Council accept the report with the modification that consideration will be given to the installation of LPG on all new vehicle acquisitions in the future based on the experience of operation. Councilman Egdahl agreed to the second. A discussion of the new motion was held. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion; Council- man Egdahl withdrew his second. Ralph Paxton Mr. Paxton spoke in favor of the LPG in- 105 Broadway stallation. He stated the only incon- venience was the purchase of the fuel on the highway. The Automobile Club of California - San Diego Gas & Electric Company - or any other company's ~e¢ord$ will prove that the LPG installation is 40% to 50% cleaner, and has a longer life, and will save the City money. o 12 - Councilman Hobel explained that he was not speaking against LPG, but felt that more time was needed to acquire maintenance records on this. Motion to install LPG in new It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Police vehicles by Councilman Hyde that propane fuel be put in the new Police vehicles, and the report be Motion carried accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Scott, Hal~ilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Hamilton announced that the next DINNER MEETING meeting of the League will be held in Oceanside on Thursday, May 25, 1972. Any Councilman wishing to make reservations should contact the City Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Ses- sion, after Written Communications, for personnel reasons. RESOLUTION OPPOSING Mayor Hamilton offered the resolution. PROPOSITION NO. 9 Motion to table It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the resolution be tabled. The motion passed Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR Councilman Hobel inquired if a special LPG INSTALLATION appropriation would be requested for this installation on the new vehicles. City Manager Thomson remarked that a resolution will be on the next Council agenda appropriating these funds. AB 2342 Councilman Hyde referred to a letter received from the State of California Resources Agency, Department of Parks & Recreation regarding the new tax on off- the-road vehicles beginning July 1, 1972, part of which will be returned to the cities and other communities. Councilman Hyde suggested the County be contacted to enter into a joint powers agreement to pool these funds in order to acquire a good-sized facility to meet the needs of the adjacent areas. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff look into the matter and recommend to the Council a proper course on this. - 13 - ? BICYCLE PATHS Councilman Egdahl inquired as to the status of the bicycle paths. Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, explained that most of the signs are up, and it is expected that the paths will be ready in a very short time. Councilman Egdahl suggested having some kind of event, inviting the bicycle riders to travel the circuit, as publicity to advertise the route. NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded OF POST OFFICE by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that following budget sessions, the staff investigate negotiations for purchase of the post office building existing on the Civic Center site. Mayor Hamilton explained that contact has been made with the owners and the post office personnel, and this is being pursued. BAYFRONT STUDY CONFERENCE Councilman Egdahl inquired as to a date for a Council Conference concerning this Study. Mayor Hamilton felt it would be appropriate to send this first to the Planning Commis- Sion, since it would change the General Plan, and then get a staff report on it before the Council holds a public hearing. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Planning Commission by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. WRITTEN CO~IUNICATIONS Letter requesting street light Ms. Mabel Shuman, 189 Corte Helena Avenue, is requesting that a street light be in- stalled at the end of the cul-de-sac in the 100 block of Corte Helena Avenue. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recommendation.. Letter from San Diegans Mr. Kenneth R. Rearwin, Chairman, San Diegans against Prop. 9 urging Against Proposition No. 9, is requesting Council to adopt resolution in formal action of the City Council in opposing opposition this Proposition. Mr. Rearwin alleges that the legislation would have a substantial and adverse effect on jobs, available electrical power, transportation and cost of living in California. Motion to file letter It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the letter be filed. Councilman Scott noted that the Council tabled the resolution pertaining to this matter; and, therefore, there is no need for the motion. - 14- Motion died for lack of second The motion died for lack of a second. Letter from C.V. Chamber of Mr. K. Niek Slijk, Executive Vice President, Commerce requesting Dr. Chamber of Commerce, is requesting Council Gruen to serve on panel on assistance in asking Dr. Claude Gruen who Bayfront Development Forum, did the economy base survey for the Sedway/ June 3, 1972 Cooke report, to be a member of their panel of the Third Annual Community Forum at Southwestern College. This panel discussion is scheduled for June 3, 1972, at 11 a.m. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Chamber contact Dr. Gruen directly, since this is not a part of the present contract with the City, as recommended by the City Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:20 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for May 30, 1972, at 6 p.m. to review the Budget. City Clerk~ - 15 -