HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/05/17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Wednesday - 3:30 p.mo May 17, 1972
A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was
held on the above date beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room,
Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present:
Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Absent: (Councilman Hobel arrived at 5:05 p.m.)
Also present: Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg,
Director of Public Works Cole
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Lindberg stated he had a meeting
REGARDING RESTAURANT/BAR with William Stewart, Attorney for the lessee
LEASE AGREEMENT - CHIrLA concerning the lease agreement. Mr. Stewart
VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE showed him a letter received from a party
with a tentative offer of financing for a
restaurant-motel complex. The lease would
include the operation of the entire golf
course and would be for a fifty year period
of time.
Mr. Lindberg added that he told Mr. Stewart
that if this kind of proposal were to be
accepted by the Council, a new bidding process
would probably take place.
In the meantime, Mr. Agee is continuing under
the old lease arrangement, subject to cancel-
lation pursuant to the terms of the lease,
because of failure to perform.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the City Attorney's report be accepted.
STREET LIGHT MASTER PLAN Director of Public Works Cole referred to the
written report submitted by W. F. Datber,
San Diego Gas & Electric Company. This report
includes a plan for the upgrading of the street
lighting in the City, pointing the need for
an additional 1175 lights. Mr. Cole submitted
a map of the City depicting the locations
of the poles.
Future undergrounding Council discussion ensued as to the possibility
of not putting in the wooden poles in the
new locations, but rather looking ahead and
putting in the iornamental lights and equip-
ment which would go with future undergrounding.
Mr. Daiber commented that that type of pole
is not designed for that kind of installation.
He discussed the type of pole used on
Whitney-Mankato Circle, and declared that a
heavier, sturdier type pole would have to be
used where there is undergrounding of utilities
since there is, in most cases, a 100 foot
secondary slack band which must be supported~
Priorities established Mr. Cole declared that this is a six-year plan,
on which staff will study and submit priorities.
He then discussed the amount of funding which
will be available for undergrounding services
this next year, which is estimated at approx-
imately $170,000o
Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
this report be accepted and be brought back
to the City Council at budget time for
consideration.
PAVING ON H STREET Councilman Egdahl inquired about the temporary
paving on H Street.
Mr. Cole explained that he called the
contractor and asked him to fix the places
where the temporary repairs were put in.
LIGHTING DISTRICT Mayor Hamilton asked about the possiblity
of setting up Lighting Districts to put in
underground services in certain areas.
City Attorney Lindberg stated this could be
done either by a 1911 Act or by a Lighting
District, and this is covered by State Law
provisions.
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC Councilman Scott asked about the status of
FRANCHISE the San Diego surcharge casa.
City Attorney Lindberg remarked that he talked
recently to the City Attorney of San Diego,
and was told that no one seems to know when
the decision on that matter will be forthcoming°
Terms of contract A discussion followed on the terms of the
franchise.
City Attorney Lindberg remarked that other
cities negotiating for the franchise were
restricted in the terms of their contracts;
however, Chula Vista, being a Charter CitM,
has more leaway, insofar as the Dinuba formula
is concerned. Mr. Lindberg added that this
would lead the City back into a problem
area the same as a surcharge, such as the
City of San Diego is now confronted with.
Mr. Lindberg said he will continue to check
with the City of San Diego and will be ba~¢
to the Council with a report and recommendation.
MAYOR'S COMMITTEE REPORT Mr~ Frank Geerdes, Chairman, presented the
ON THE LIMITATION OF report to the Council. He explained that the
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES first report was drafted by Mr. Ken Wood,
and not all the members signed it. Another
report was then drafted and submitted which
received all signatures of the members except
that of Mr. Wood. A Minority Report was
then drafted by Mr. Wood and presented
to Council.
Minority Report Mr. Ken Wood explained the submission of his
Minority Report. He stated his main concern
was imposing controls that would prohibit
people from becoming involved in political
campaigns, taking interest in how government
is elected into office, and how government
is run.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 1 - Each member of the Council voiced his opinion
EACH CANDIDATE FOR ELECTED as to what this limitation should be.
CITY OFFICE SHOULD BE LIMITED
IN HIS CAMPAIGN EXPENSES EQUAL Councilman Scott commented on the expenses
TO 10 CENTS PER REGISTERED VOTER of his recent campaign, and the cost of a
WITHIN THE CITY. THIS LIMITATION campaign for an incumbent versus that for a
SHOULD INCLUDE ALL EXPENDITURES candidate. Councilman Hyde suggested having
ON BEHALF OF THE CANDIDATE SPENT one limitation for the non-inc~bents, such as 12¢,
BY INDIVIDUALS OR BY COMMITTEES and 10C limitation for the incumbents.
WHATEVER THEIR OSTENSIBLE PURPOSE
MIGHT OTHERWISE BE.
Discussion followed on expenses incurred by
the candidates - television, newspapers,
mailings, signs and miscellaneous expenditures.
A suggestion was made to limit the number of
and size of signs, and perhaps limit the number
of mailings allowed each candidate.
Mr. Jerry Griffith, member of the Cormmittee,
felt'-these limitations should be left up to
the strategy of the candidate. He added
that expenditure of funds should not become
a prominent part of any campaign.
Motion to accept recommendation It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
in concept Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that
Recommendation #1 be accepted in concept, and
that the precise wording and exact sum of
money be subject to refinement.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 - It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
CANDIDATES MUST BE AUTHORIZED that this recommendation be adopted in
BY THE CANDIDATES OR HIS concept.
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 - (Councilman Hobel arrived at this time)
THAT THE CITY PROVIDE FOR T~E
NECESSARY COSTS ALLOWING ALL It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICE TO by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
HAVE THEIR CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS that this recommendation not be accepted.
PUBLISHED AND SENT WITH THE
SAMPLE BALLOT
RECOMMENDATION NO. 4. - City Attorney Lindberg stated this provision
AS A PART OF THE FRANCHISE WITH could be included in the City's Cable franchise.
THE CITY'S CABLE TELEVISION
COMPANY, A PUBLIC FORUM OF NO MORE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
THAN TWO HOURS, TO INCLUDE ALL Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICE, that Recommendation # 4 be accepted in concept.
SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO
THE CITY, AND DURING PRIME VIEWING
TIME
tLECOMMENDATION NO. 5 - Mr. Jerry Griffith, member, explained that the
THAT EACH CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC committee picked the $25 figu=e p~r~it~ for
OFFICE AND EACH COMMITTEE SUPPORTING bookkeeping measures. If a person was going
OR OPPOSING BOND ISSUES OR BALLOT to donate $25, he most probably would do it
PROPOSITIONS BE REQUIRED TO by check. This f~gure would eliminate the
DISCLOSE ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF necessity of having to record each dollar
$25 OR MORE BY INCLUDING THE NAME donation.
AND ADDRESS OF THE CONTRIBUTORS°
SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS WOULD INCLUDE Mayor Hamilton disagreed, contending that
DONATIONS AND USE OF EQUIPMENT, every dollar amount should be disclosed.
SUPPLIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that Recommendation #5 be accepted in principle,
deleting the requirement for addresses of
the contributors and deleting the $25 amount,
making the requirement to disclose all
monies received.
RECOMMENDATION NO. 6 - Councilman Hobel stated this recommendation
THAT ALL CANDIDATES FILE A PRE- should apply also to those speaking against
ELECTION CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT the propositions submitted on the ballot.
SEVEN DAYS, EXCLUDING SATURDAY Mr. Griffith stated this was the intent of
AND SUNDAY, PRIOR TO THE the committee.
ELECTION DATE
It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried
that Recommendation #6 be accepted in principle.
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RECOMMENDATION NO. 7 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
UNTIL CANDIDATES' FINANCIAL by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
OBLIGATIONS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED, that Recommendation #7 be accepted in concept.
CANDIDATES SHALL BE I{EQUIRED TO
FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL LIST OF
CONTRIBUTIONS EVERY THIRTY DAYS
UNTIL THE OBLIGATIONS ARE MET
RECOMMENDATION NOo 8 - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
PROCEDURES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
TO INSURE THAT THE CANDIDATES that Recommendation #8 be eliminated.
ARE SERIOUS IN TREIR INTENT TO
SEEK PUBLIC O~FICE
RECOMMENDATION NO. 9 - The Council held a general discussion on
THAT IT SHOULD BE UNLAWFUL the aspects of this recommendation and the
FOR ANY PERSON TO SOLICIT penalties to which this person would be
FUNDS FOR ANY CANDIDATE FOR LOCAL subject.
POLITICAL OFFICE UNLESS THAT
PERSON HAS PREVIOUSLY OBTAINED Mro Griffith claimed that anyone found in
TNE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THAT violation of this recommendation would be
CANDIDATE OR HIS TREASURER subject to a fine.
It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded
by Councilman Scott and carried that
Recommendation #9 be deleted.
The motion carried by the Doli~ing vote, to-wit;
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Hyde
Noes: Councilmen Hamilton~ Egdahl
Absent:None
RECOMMENDATION NO.10 - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
THE COUNCIL SHOULD NOT DEPEND by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
ON STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO that Recormnendation #10 be accepted in total.
IMPROVE THE ELECTIVE PROCESS
IN OUR CITY
Ordinance due in one month Mayor Hamilton directed that the modifications
to the recommendations be back to the City
Council in one month.
The Council thanked the Committee for the
time and effort spent on this report.
INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS AND The Council concurred that they would meet
COMMISSIONS on Monday, May 22, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. to
interview candidates for vacancies on the
Boards and Commissions.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjoumned
at 5:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for
Monday, May 22, 1972 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Police Auditorium to meet~with the consultants
and Port Commissioners ~o discuss the
Bayfront Study.
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