Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/05/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T}~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. May 9, 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, 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, Police Chief Winters The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. QUARTERLY REPORT ON "OUR HOUSE" Mrs. Taylor presented the Human Relations Mrs. Mary Taylor, Chairman Commission's first quarterly report on Human Relations Commission "Our House." APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF City Manager Thomson presented a brief DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND resume of the experience of Mr. E. Emerson RECREATION DEPARTMENT Hall, Jr., who is currently the Recreational Superintendent of the City of Tucson, Arizona. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the appointment of E. Emerson Mall, Jr. to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation be approved. ORAL CO~[MUNICATIONS Mr. Chuck Rice Mr. Rice stated he had been before the Rice Realty Council a few weeks ago representing Mr. 1352 Third Avenue Muraoka regarding the 90-day extension on the 1911 Act at the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Palomar Street. This extension was granted. Mr. Rice is now requesting a six-month extension for Mr. Muraoka to develop and file plans for a subdivision. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded b7 Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff bring back an agreement granting Mr. Muraoka a six-month extension. Mr. Jack Scrimiger Mr. Serimiger discussed the approval of 415 Shasta the precise plan for Balboa Bank and a letter he signed for a slump-block type of fence. He has some question as to the type of fence that will be across his back yard. ~r. Scrimiger would like some clari- fication for himself or perhaps a reconsi- deration of the precise plan for Balboa Bank. Referred to staff Mayor Hamilton asked that this matter be referred to staff for a report next week. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat, OF CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY noting the location of the property in AT 619-625 MANKATO STREET FROM question. This property, if rezoned, will R-2 TO C-T-P be used for additional parking spaces as required in the Zoning Ordinance. There is not sufficient area on the existing restaurant property to accommodate the required parking spaces, thus necessitating this expansion into the adjacent property. Council discussion Council discussed landscaping of the north portion as a buffer zone. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no comments~ either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE REZONING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded PROPERTY AT 619-625 MANKATO by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried STREET FROM R-2 TO C-T-P to hold this over one week and to refer this to staff for review of the entire project and then report with recommendations back to Council. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Director of Planning Warren submitted a OF CHANGE OF ZONE FOR APPROXI- plat, noting the location of the property MATELY 3-1/2 ACRES LOCATED AT in question. NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF INTERSTATE 805 AND BONITA ROAD Bond, Ltd., has filed applications involving rezoning, a conditional use permit and a variance for 2-1/2 acres of the property located at the northwest quadrant of Interstate 805 and Bonita Road. The Planning Commission included an additional one-acre parcel adjacent to the east for consideration of rezoning. These parcels are presently zoned C-C-D-F and R-i-15-F. The applicant has requested rezoning to C-V-P, with specific plans to develop a motel, restaurant and service station complex. Motion to refer to It was moved by Councilman Scott to refer Planning Commission this back to the Planning Commission for review of the new information available. Motion dies The motion died for lack of a second. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor H~milton opened the public hearing. Mr. Cliff Buford Mr. Buford stated he is representing Bond, Ltd. Bond, Ltd., and is appealing the Planning Commission's decision. He stated Bond~ Ltd. filed for commercial zoning and the Planning Commission is recommending agri- cultural zoning until January, 1974, after which it can be developed. Bond, Ltd., Motor Lodge Inn, and Love's Barbcque are ready to proceed with their development plans.-- they could start con- struction in nine months. - 2 - Rev. W. A. Crow Rev. Crow is one of the owners of the land Calvary Baptist Church in question. He spoke in favor of starting 364 Alpine Avenue the development and improving the area. Mr. Lynn Myers Mr. Myers stated he is a principal in the Motor Lodge Inn Corporation Motor Lodge Inn Corporation and he spoke in favor of commercial zoning so that the area can be developed. Mr. Dan Smith Mr. Smith stated he is a partner in the 11339 Rolling Hills Drive Love's Barbeque Restaurants in San Diego E1Cajon County and he spoke in favor of developing this area now. Mr. Cliff Buford Mr. Buford concluded by saying everyone within the group wanting to develop this area is ready to implement its plan~ Mr. Ted Hotsey Mr. Hotsey stated he is representing Enco 500 Main Street Oil, the owner of the adjacent lot. Mr. Orange, California Hotsey wants to go on record that the Enco 0il Company did purchase this land with the purpose of building a service station. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1395 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3-1/2 by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried ACRES LOCATED AT NORTHWEST that the C-V zoning be approved and that QUADPJhNT OF INTERSTATE 805 the matter be referred back to the Planning AND BONITA ROAD - First Commission for development of a precise Reading plan for the entire area. Motion to approve C-V zoning City Attorney Lindberg received clarifica- tion from Councilman Hyde that the C-V zoning would become effective upon filing and approval of the precise plan (not the plan presented before the Council at this meeting). Recess A recess was called at 8:30 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 6423 The City Council approved the 0tay Valley APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR Road Annexation by City Ordinance No. 1388 REIMBURSEMENT TO STATE (March 21, 1972). The annexation became BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR effective on April 21, 1972; however, before ANNEXATION COSTS the State Board of Equalization will put this property and other City-initiated annexations on the ensuing tax roll, a processing fee must be paid. 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 GRANTING PERMISSION Tucker, Sadler and Bennett, architects for TO CONSTRUCT TWO EXCESS WIDTH Ratner Clothes Company at 660 "L" Street, DRIVEWAYS AT 660 "L" STREET have made application for authorization to construct two alley-type driveway approaches on "L" Street in excess of the width limita- tions imposed by Ordinance No. 1205. The proposed dri¥~ays will have a 30-foot width throat with alley-type returns, necessitating a 46-foot curb opening. Referred to Safety Commission It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Safety Commission for its recommendation and that the staff come back with a report on the status of the parking at 660 "L" Street. RESOLUTION NO. 6424 - On February 8, 1972, the City Council authorized ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING the call for bids on this grading. The fol- CONTRACT FOR GRADING OF PALOMAR lowing informal bids were received by the PARK Director of Public Works on May 2, 1972: Bratcher Construction Company $4,862.00 Dan Rick Excavating $5,850.00 Werden Excavating Company $7,410.00 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the te~ 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. 6425 - By Resolution No. 6342 (February 8, 1972), ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING the City Council authorized funding of this CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION project and authorized the advertising for OF A GRAVITY SEWER IN "C" bids. Director of Public Works Cole re- STREET AND NORTH FIFTH AVENUE ceived the following formal bids on May ¢, 1972: R. S. Construction Company $34,600.00 Nelson Construction Company, Incorporated $41,612.64 Virgil Woolard Construction Company $81,362.00 This resolution would authorize the construction of the gravity sewer to connect with the Spring Valley Outfall Sewer. 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. 6426 - The contract work for the "J" Street public ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - "J" improvements from Interstate 5 Freeway STREET PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, to the mean High Tide Line has been completed INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY TO MEAN by the contractor, Griffith Company. A HIGH TIDE LINE final inspection was made on April 25, 1972, and all of the public improvements in the project have Been completed to the satisfac- tion of the Public Works Director and in accordance with the requirements of the City. - 4 - 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. 6427 - In 1960, the developers of Cortez Manor ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FOR Unit No. 3, with the participation and DRAINAGE PURPOSES, "J" permission of the adjacent property owners, STREET constructed an offset drainage channel from the subdivision boundary to Fourth Avenue. Several property owners recently contacted the City requesting the accep- tance and maintenance of the concrete drainage structure by the City. 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. 6429 - The contract work for the tennis courts ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION and auxiliary building has been completed OF SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE by the contractor, R. McAlpine Construction, TENNIS COURTS AND AUXILIARY Inc. A final inspection was made on BUILDING April 21, 1972, and all of the public im- provements in the project have been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director and in accordance with the re- quirements of the City. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry regarding the substitution of material for the tennis court surfacing, Director of Public Works Cole stated that the Director of Parks and Recreation, the architect and the contractor agreed to this change. It was an approved change with a credited amount of $1,200. Steve Atherton, Area Manager Mr. Atherton gave further information McAlpine Construction, Inc. regarding the substitution of material for the tennis courts. Director of Public Works Director of Public Works Cole stated this matter was held over from last week at the request of McAlpine Construction, Inc., so that they could develop a case for a request for a time extension credit on new grounds. Mr. Cole stated he received a copy of a letter from McAlpine Construction, Inc. on Monday, May 8, 1972, regarding the security gate within the Pro Shop. This gate was ordered from a company that went broke, which caused a ]3-day delay. Mr. Cole contacted the architect, who indicated the delay was a reasonable one. Steve Atherton Mr. Atherton explained that some of the other trades were held up due to the gate arriving late, i.e., the acoustical tile could not be put in. - 5 - Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, with an amend- ment for a 13-day credit to McAlpine Construction Inc., the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6428 - At the City Council meeting of Tuesday, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1 May 2, 1972, the Council directed that a ON VETERANS' LOW-INTEREST resolution be prepared endorsing Proposition LOANS 1 on the June primary ballot relative to Cal-Vet farm and home loan program. 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 CROSSWALK - DAVIDSON STREET At the Council meeting of April 18, 1972, AND BROADWAY, SAFETY COMMISSION Mayor Hamilton discussed the pedestrian RECO~,~ENDATION safety hazard at Davidson and Broadway. The Safety Commission has investigated this matter and recommends the crosswalk be removed and that "No Pedestrian Crossing" signs be erected. Motion to accept and enact It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and enacted. Report from Director of A study was made by the City Engineer of Public Works/City Engineer this crosswalk which revealed 22,000 vehicles per day pass this area. He noted there are signalized intersections on Broadway at "E" Street and "F" Street, which provide for very safe movement across Broadway. Motion to accept and enact It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and enacted. TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTION - At the Council meeting of April 18, 1972, MELROSE AVENUE AND REINSTRA the Council referred to staff and the Safety STREET, SAFETY COMMISSION Commission for investigation and report the RECOMMENDATION matter of whether the intersection of Melrose and Rienstra should be a four-way or a two-way stop. At its meeting of April 26, 1972, the Safety Commission made the following recommendation: The intersection of Melrose Avenue and Rienstra Street should remain a two-way stop with the stop signs being on Rienstra. Motion to accept recommendation It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. -6 Report from Director of In January, the Traffic Engineer made a report Public Works/City Engineer to the Safety Commission concerning the need for a four-way stop at the intersection of East Rienstra Street and Melrose Avenue. Using the standard criteria to determine whether or not an intersection should have a two-way stop or a four-way stop, it was determined that this intersection did not have the requisite warrants to establish a four-way stop. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded recommendation by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation in the report. RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING At its meeting of April 26, 1972, the TO SPEED LIMIT ON NACION Safety Commission made the following AVENUE, SAFETY COMMISSION recommendation: The speed limit of 25 m.p.h, be retained on Nacion Avenue between "L" Street and Naples, due to the terrain and curves, and the speed limit be increased to 30 m.p.h, on Nacion Avenue from Naples to Palomar. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded recommendation by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Safety Commission. Refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to refer to staff for investigation and recommendations for remedy' of the hazardous curve on Nacion between "L" Street and Naples. REQUEST FOR CITY The International Friendship Con~nission is IDENTIFICATION SIGNS requesting that the City provide identifi- AT ALL ENTRIES TO cation signs at all entries to Chula Vista CHULA VISTA, INTER- showing the names of our sister cities -- NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP General Roca, Argentina and Irapuato, COMMISSION Mexico. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Mobel and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the staff. RECOMMENDATION THAT AN At its meeting of April 12, 1972, the ORIENTATION WORKSHOP BE Human Relations Commission made the HELD FOR ALL CITY BOARD following recommendation to the City AND COMMISSION MEMBERS, Council: That an "Orientation Workshop HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION for all board and commission members" be held to acquaint (or reacquaint) them to City Government and their duties and responsibilities as members of these bodies. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the staff to develop a proposal. RECON~ENDATION THAT THE At its mooting of April 12~ 1972, the CITY ELIMINATE FUNDS FOR Human Relations Commission made the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, following recommendation to the City HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Council: That the Council consider elimination of funds to the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce. - 7 - Motion to file and to It was moved by Councilman Scott, discuss at budget time seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this recommendation be filed and discussed at budget time. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO At its meeting of April 27, 1972, CONTACT SDG&E TO FURNISH the Environmental Control Commission CERTAIN INFORMATION FOR made the following request to the City THE ECC, ENVIRONMENTAL Council: That the Council request CONTROL COMMISSION San Diego Gas and Electric Company to provide the ECC with a status report on their program on the effects of warm water effluent. City Manager's comments City Manager Thomson stated he has been in contact with San Diego Gas and Electic regarding this program and has learned that the man referred to in the Commission's request is not employed by SDG&E. SDG&E indicated they would be glad to cooperate with the City. Motion to contact SDG&E It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that SDG&E be contacted and asked to provide the information requested by the ECC. REQUEST THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER At its meeting of April 27, 1972, the LOWERING OF CITY BUS FARES Environmental Control Commission made FOR STUDENTS AT SOUTHWESTERN the following request: That discount COLLEGE tickets be made available to all students for the bus service exten- sion to Southwestern College. The ECC also commended the Council for the extension of this bus service to the C~]ege. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for recommenda- tion. Councilman Egdahl recommended that the staff investigate with the bus company whether a pass could be purchased monthly by students, which could be punched for each ride. REDWOOD CITY BUS PROGRAM Councilman Scott inquired into the status of the staff's investigation of the Redwood City Bus Program. City Manager Thomson indicated that it is currently pending. ORDINANCE NO. 1396 - This item was continued from the Council REZONING PROPERTY AT 589-595 meeting of April 25, 1972, to give the VANCE STREET FROM R-2 TO staff an opportunity to consider some C-O-P AND CHANGING FRONT of the comments and questions raised by SETBACK FROM 0 TO 10 FEET ~ the Council at that meeting and to FIRST READING recommend alternative zones for the property. It was noted that the ordinance should read rezoning from R-2 to C-O-P, not "C-O" as read in the title by the secretary. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading with rezoning to C-O-P and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None JOINT MEETING PORT CO~[qlSSIONERS City Manager Thomson reported that the AND BAYFRONT CONSULTANTS Director of Planning has had some dif- ficulty arranging a joint meeting with the Board of Port Commissioners and the Bayfront Study consultants. Motion for staff to set It was moved by Councilman Hyde, meeting date seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff set a meeting date with the con- sultants and the City Council at the appropriate time and to invite the City's Port Commissioner to attend. Director of Planning Warren indicated this meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, May 15, 1972, at 3:00 p.m. REPORT - COST OF LETTERS OF City Attorney Lindberg presented his APPRAISAL, CITY ATTORNEY report on the cost of letters of appraisal. The figures listed in his report were submitted by Mr. Gerald Kibbey, an appraiser in San Diego County who has previously performed work for the City of Chula Vista. Approve proceeding appraisal It was moved by Councilman Scott, Otay Park site seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to approve proceeding with the appraisal of the Otay Park site. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6430 - This resolution, modified by the SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF motion to proceed with the appraisal FUNDS FOR LETTERS OF of only the Otay Park site, appro- APPRAISAL priates the funds for this appraisal. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, as modified, 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 Refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff look into alternate methods to receive estSmates of the values of the property in the parking district, - 9 - REPORT - AGREEMENTS BETWEEN City Attorney Lindberg discussed his EL RANCHO DEL REY AND written report to Council, in which SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL he gave a brief history of the past DISTRICT FOR EDUCATION NEEDS, agreements made with the developers CITY ATTORNEY of E1 Rancho del Rey and the Sweet- water Union High School District for the payment of student education needs. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City of Chula Vista does not become a party to this agreement. REPORT - CROSSWALK ON "E" Director of Public Works added to the STREET AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, written report he submitted to Council, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY that he has found the ratio of ENGINEER fatalities of marked crosswalks to unmarked crosswalks to be 2:1 as reported in a study conducted by the City of San Diego. It is his recommendation that no marked crosswalk be established at this site. Mr. Clarence Knight Mr. Knight spoke in favor of establishing 117 Jefferson Avenue a flashing yellow light crosswalk and signing at this site. (Mr. Knight submitted a petition of 155 signatures of the citizens living in this area, requesting a pedestrian safety crossing at Jefferson Avenue and E Street, to the City Clerk's office on May 9, 1972.) Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried to accept the Director of Public Works' report and direct the staff to investigate the cost and feasibility of installing a flashing yellow light crosswalk at this site. LANDSCAPING OF CENTER Councilman Hyde inquired as to when ISLAND MEDIAN STRIPS the Directer of Public Works might have a report on the landscaping of center island median strips for the Council. Mr. Cole indicated the report would be forthcoming in the near future. REPORT ON RELOCATION In a written report to Council, Chief OF ANIMAL SHELTER, of Police Winters indicated that the CHIEF OF POLICE following factors were taken into consideration when the decision was made to relocate the animal shelter in the Otay Valley in close proximity to State Highway 805: availability, accessibility, cost and zoning. The report stated that acquisition of the property could be accomplished by either land trade or purchase. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unm~imously carried to accept the report. - 10- COUNCIL CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton reminded those present of the Council Conference scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, 1972, at 3:00 p.m. FUNDING OF CPO Mayor Hamilton noted there has been a request received from Supervisor Harry Scheidle for all Councilmen and City Managers to attend a meeting at the County to discuss the funding of CPO. MAYOR'S LEASED CAR Mayor Hamilton announced the leasing of the car for the Mayor's use has gone into effect. MUNICIPAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL Mayor Hamilton announced the National COORDINATORS ASSOCIATION Association of County Development CONFERENCE Coordinators, Region IX is holding a conference May 22-23, 1972, in Los P~ngeles. Anyone wishing more infor- mation may contact the Secretary to the City Council. NEW MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEN'S Mayor Hamilton noted the New Mayors' INSTITUTE, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA and Councilmen's Institute is to be CITIES held in San Diego, May 17 - 21, 1972. SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF THE Mayor Hamilton noted that the League LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES dinner has been postponed to May 25, DINNER MEETING POSTPONED 1972, at which time there will be speakers on Proposition 9 of the June primary. MAYOR HAMILTON APPOINTED Mayor Hamilton announced that at the AS ALTERNATE TO LAFCO last meeting of Mayors on Monday, May 8, 1972, he was appointed as an alternate to LAFCO. Mayor Richardson was elected to serve as the delegate. CPO FUNDING Councilman Hobel commented that he hopes everyone has read the CPO funding and understands it for the Council Conference tomorrow (May 10). FREEWAY LANDSCAPING In answer to Councilman Hobel's in- quiry on the interim report of the freeway landscaping, Director of Public Works Cole answered that some planting has been done, more planting is planned and that he would have to find out what some of the costs would be to the City (furnishing water for example) and report back to the Council. VACANCIES--BOARDS AND Councilman Byde commented that there COMblISSIONS are a number of appointments to be made to commissions. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried to set a closing date of one week from today (May 16, 1972) for application to the commissions. - 11 - SAN DIEGO COUNTY CLUB Councilman Egdahl commented on the request from the City Attorney regarding the conditions for the San Diego Country Club. Resolut. ion to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that a resolution be brought back incorporating the City Attorney's recommendation on the San Diego Country Club. No action was taken on the motion. WRITTEN CObiMUNICATIONS Correspondence from the A letter has been received from Mayor City of Del Mar pertaining Tom B. Pearson of Del Mar recommending to Proposition 9 on the local governments to conduct public June primary election hearings on Proposition 9 and to ballot adopt a resolution regarding it. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton commented that the Council should take a position on this matter. He hopes that the Council will be able to attend the May meeting of the League of California Cities, during which a presentation will be made on this proposition. It was also noted that Southwestern College is having a forum on this matter on May 18, 1972. Correspondence from A letter has been received from Mr. Wayne Southwestern College L. Allen, Dean of Student Activities/ requesting consideration Community Services, in which he requests of reduced City bus fares the Council consider offering a student for college students rate of 154 for bus service. Previously referred to It was noted that this matter has staff already been referred to the staff for recommendation. Request from Chula Vista A letter has been received from Dr. Community Hospital for Burton C. Tiffany, President, Community assistance in development of Hospital of Chula Vista Board of Directors, access road to proposed new in which he requests the City's assistance hospital site in the development of an access road to the proposed new hospital. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, 1972, (Council Conference) at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Janet P. Marsh Secretary to the City Council - 12 -