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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/04/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 18, 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, Senior Planner Williams and Associate Planner Lee The pledge of allegiance to the Flag wms led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1972 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF I, Jennie M. Fulasz, City Clerk of the RESULTS OF CANVASS OF GENERAL City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby MUNICIPAL ELECTION RETURNS certify that the returns for the General Municipal Election, held April I1, 1972, have been duly and regularly canvassed as provided by law. The official results, as determined by the canvass, are as follows: "That the whole number of votes cast in the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista City School District was 12,S$1. "That the following person was elected to fill the office of Mayor for a term of five years: Thomas D. Hamilton, Jr. "That the following persons were elected to fill the office of Councilman for a term of four years: Lauren I. Egdahl Frank A. Scott ,,That the following porsons were elected tQ~£ill the office of the Board of Education for a term of four years: Armamdo (A.Y.) Casillas Dr. Edward A. Kemler Mrs. Judith L. Bauer "That the following propositions were voted upon at said election: BOND PROPOSITION A: Shall the City of Chula Vista incur a bonded indebted- ness in the principal sum of $3,000,000 for the purpose of the acquisition, construction and financing of a certain municipal improvement con- stituting a city plan pursuant to §43603 of the California Government Code, to wit: library facilities, including landscaping, furniture, equipment, and related facilities and property necessary therefor; park facilities and related im- provements adjacent to said library; and City administrative facilities, including landscaping, furniture, equipment and related facilities and property necessary therefor. P~OPOSITION B: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article III, Section 302 thereof providing a procedure for setting compensation for the Mayor and Councilmen by establishing a Salary Review Commission independently selected by the boards and commissions of the City from other than the membership of said boards and com- missions to recommend compensation levels for the Mayor and Councilmen. Said salaries shall be adopted by two ordinances, one declaring the intent to establish the salary and, one es- tablishing a salary after public hearings thereon and both ordinances are subject to the right of referen- dum. Compensation levels as adopted by the Council may be no more than that recommended by the Review Com- mission. Also an amendment to Section 304 deleting subsection (c) thereof establishing the Mayor's salary and renumbering subsection {d) to subsection [c). PROPOSITION C: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article III, Section 303, Article V, Section SO0 and Article VI, Section 605 thereof, creating a vacancy in Council positions after unauthorized absence for a period of thirty days consecutively from the last regular Council meeting attended by the member and providing for vacancies in Council offices and other City offices for conviction of a felony as well as crimes involving moral turpitude. PROPOSITION D: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article V, Section S01 thereof defining the responsibility of the City Manager for the adminis- tration and structuring of the City government. PROPOSITION E: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article VI, Section 610 thereof deleting the authorization of the Board of Library Trustees to approve or disapprove the appointment of the Librarian. PROPOSITION F: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article VIII, Section 803, subsection (S) thereof by establishing a one-year probationary period for all officers and employees in the Classified Service. PROPOSITION G: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article VIII, Section 805, subsection (b) thereof by authorizing the City Manager to make temporary appointments of department heads sub- ject to Council approval and authorizing department heads to make temporary ap- pointments within departments subject to the approval of the City Manager. PROPOSITION H: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article XI, Section ll0S thereof by authorizing the carry over of appropriations for specific capital projects not completed prior to the end of the fiscal year. PROPOSITION J: An amendment to the Charter of the City of Chula Vista amending Article XI, Section 1106 thereof eliminating the separate levies for the Library, Parks and Recreation and Planning and combine said levies with the general levy for municipal purposes establishing a maximum limitation of $1.80 tax rate on each $100.00 of assessed valuation. "That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said Propositions C, D, E, F, G and H relating to Charter changes did vote in favor thereof, and that said propo- sitions carried, and shall be deemed adopted and ready for ratification by the State Legislature. "That as a result of said election, a majority of the qualified voters voting on said Propositions A, B and J, as de- scribed above, did vote against said propositions and therefore it shall be deemed defeated. "That attached hereto and made a part hereof is a list of persons voted for and the propositions and measures voted on, together with the number of votes received in each precinct and the total votes re- ceived in the election. "I certify that the foregoing statement of results is a full, true and correct statement of the facts of said canvass and of the results of said election, and that as soon as the result was declared, the aforesaid statement was duly entered by me, the City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, on the records of said City Council." DATED: April 18, 1972 nnie M. Fulasz, City Cl~fk City of Chula Vista, California RESOLUTION NO. 6403 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the text was waived by unanimous con- OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, sent, passed and adopted by the following CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE vote, to-wit: FACT OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE llTH AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, DAY OF APRIL, 1972, DECLARING Hyde, Egdahl, Scott THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH Noes: None OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED Absent: None BY LAW ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE The oath of office was administered by TO MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN the City Clerk to the Mayor and to the members elected to the City Council. Each elected officer was issued his certificate of election. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR It was moved by Councilman Hobel, PRO TEMPORE seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that Councilman Hyde be appointed as Mayor Pro Tempore. (THe motion carried unanimously with Councilman Hyde abstaining.) INTRODUCTION OF LINDA KEY, Mayor Hamilton introduced Miss Linda Key, YOUTH CO~4ISSION member of the Youth Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF 25 YEAR Mayor Hamilton presented Chief Smithey SERVIC£ AWARD PIN TO FIRE with a 25 year pin in recognition of his CHIEF WILLIAM M. SMITHEY service to the City. PRESENTATION ON AB 584 - Mr. Leo Perkins, 907 Scripps Road, rep- DELETION OF SOUTH PORTION resenting Assemblyman Wadie Deddeh, OF FREEWAY ROUTE 12S presented the Council with a written statement by Assemblyman Deddeh relative to AB S84, and the deletion of a portion of Route 125. Mr. Deddeh explained in his statement that this section of Route 12S would cost approximately 2S to 30 million dollars to complete with the completion date set for 1984-85. He felt that this construction would seriously damage the ecology, and an "open invitation to urban sprawl over the open spaces to the east of Chula Vista." Staff report The Council briefly discussed the staff's report which detailed the implications of constructing this segment of the freeway. CPO Meeting Councilman Hobel reported that Supervisor Welsh introduced Assemblyman Deddeh's letter on this subject at the Policy Committee meeting held yesterday (April 18, 1972). The Policy Committee did request that this be included in the multi-multiple transportation study corridor. Environmental Dmpact Study Councilman Mobel remarked that he asked Supervisor Craven if an environmental impact study would be requested on this project. Supervisor Craven answered that none was requested at this time; however, they may do so in the near future. - 4 - Motion for resolution It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded of support by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to prepare a resolution supporting Assemblyman Deddeh's Bill. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mrs. Phyllis Foster, Executive Director, VISITORS AND CONVENTION referred to the written report mailed to BUREAU the Council. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. ORAL CON~UNICATIONS Lester Miller Mr. Miller announced that next week is 247 Las Flores Drive "Public Schools Week." He urged all citizens to attend. John Sipula Mr. Sipula congratulated the Mayor and 268 Shasta Street Councilmen Scott and Egdahl on their recent election to office. Kathryn Moore Mrs. Moore stated she was representing 1134 Tobias Drive the South Bay Citizens' Committee, She congratulated the Mayor and the Councilmen on their recent election and thanked the Council, as a whole, for their considera- tions on environmental matters in the last two years. Mrs. Moore invited the Council and the public to a meeting to be held at the home of Jim Johnson, 639 Windsor Circle on Thursday, April 20, 1972 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Committee will be discussing the goals for the Comprehensive Planning Organization. A meeting on this subject will be held on April 25, 1972 at the Chula Vista High School, and a second meeting on May 18, 1972. PUBLIC HEARING - Associate Planner Lee submitted a map Consideration of prezoning noting the area in question. He explained and rezoning property bounded on that the Council has approved the tenta- the north by the San Diego Gas tive map of Larkhaven Subdivision for & Electric Company right of way, most of this property and approval of on the south by Woodlawn Park, on the annexation request is under consi- the west by Holiday Estates and deration by LAFCO. on the east by Princess Manor Subdivisions Nos. 2 and 9 Re recommendation of the Planning Commission is for prezoning from County A-1 (8) and R-1-B to R-1 for approximately 87 acres, for prezoning from A-1 (8) to R-3-P for approximately 1/2 acre, and rezoning from R-1 to R-3-P for approxi- mately 5 acres. Mr. Lee detailed the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission for approval of the zone change and prezoning which plans are subject to approval of a precise plan. Public hearing ~pe~d This being the time and place as adver- tised, the public hearing was declared opened. - 5 - Donald Worley, Attorney Mr. Worley stated he is representing Seizer, Caplan, Wilkins American Housing Guild. He asked for and McMahon Council approval of the request, declaring 3003 Fourth Avenue the area designated for R-3 is ideally San Diego situated and would provide a diversity of housing projects. Speaking in opposition Speaking in opposition were: John Sipula, 268 Shasta Street; Bill Binn, 252 Sandstone; Ted Silva, 1537 Malta Avenue; J. T. Taylor, 54 Walnut Drive; Mrs. H. Pankhurst, 954 £ittywake Lane; Evelyn Gillespie, 4052 Main Street; Donald Hickle, 231 Talus Street; Mr. Gutirrez, 1547 Marl Avenue; Basil M. Rein, 1525 Malta Avenue; Beverly Crawford, 1551 Marl Avenue; Shirley Nelson, 255 Malito Court; Barbara Silva, 1537 Malta Avenue; Robert Randolph, 309 Slate Street. They stated as their objections: (1) people in the area were promised a park, not multiple-family units; (2) there are no openings planned in the design of Orange Avenue; (3) it would increase the popu- lation in the area; (4) the homes are all single-family and constructing multiple-family units would be an in- trusion in the area; (5) increased traffic; (6) would have a tremendous impact on the school situation; (7) Woodlawn Park residents would have no way of getting to Orange Avenue because of the street design. Mr. Taylor explained that he had to set back 50' from Walnut Drive, and if the de- velopers build right up to the line designated on the map, it would leave only 25' for the road to Walnut Avenue. If the street is ever to be widened, then these residents will have to give up their land to widen it; (8) three years ago, the residents in this area were promised a new school, and none has been built -- the children are still being bussed; (9) request that the con- tours of the land be maintained in their natural state; (10) request that the Council take no action on this matter until after the LAFCO hearing; (11) the 100' barrier proposed between the single-family and multiple-family com- plex is just a way to hide the R-3 development; (12) multiple-flmily use will get a number of transients into the area; (13) apartments should not be built next to a single-family development; (14) average population in the United States is 3.7 people per family, and at 7.2 units per acre makes it 69.2 bodies. (Senior Planner Williams declared that the average population per single family dwelling unit in Chula Vista is 3.5, and the average household in a multi-family unit in Chula Vista is 2.5 people.); (15) lived in the area for over 7 years and were not aware that the property was zoned R-3 at any time; (16) the configura- tion of Orange Avenue would leave no opening for the children to get to Loma Verde Park; (17) there is a question as - 6 - to who will benefit from the construction of the multiple-family units; (18) when apartments are permitted into an area, it "becomes a sort of cancer" and it spreads; (19) want a statement as to when the school is to be built. School Councilman Scott explained that the Albany School site has been acquired and will be developed simultaneously with the Park - within the next two years. Petition presented Mr. Silva presented a petition iR opposition containing 191 signatures representing 140 property owners. A show of hands indicated that 10 people in the audience that did not speak were in opposition to the request. Walnut Drive Senior Planner Williams commented that they have been unable to determine if Walnut Drive is a dedicated street. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the question of Walnut Drive is still unresolved, q]lis matter was raised at the LAFCO hearing relative to the approval of annexation of this property to Chula Vista. It was pointed out by the County Counsel's office that LAFCO did not have the authorization to impose a requirement, or condition of annexation, that some arrangement be made regarding Walnut Drive. Rebuttal In rebuttal, Mr. Worley stated to the Council that they had all the pertinent facts before them, and asked that they base their decision on the recommendations made by the Planning Commission and Planning staff. Recess A recess was called at 9:00 p.m. and the meeting reconvcned at 9:25 p.m. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1394 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that this PREZONING APPROXIMATELY ordinance be placed in its first reading 87 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH and that reading of the text be waived OF SAN DIEGO GAS AND by unanimous consent. The motion carried ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY by the following vote, to-wit: AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, AND WEST BY PRESENT CITY Hyde, Egdahl LIMITS TO R-1 - FIRST Noes: None READING Absent: None Report to be submitted Councilman Scott requested that the staff submit a report as to whether or not Walnut Street is a dedicated street. ORDINANCE REZONING 5 ACRES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, AND PREZONING 1/2 ~CRE LOCATED seconded by Councilman Hobel and BETWEEN ROHR SCHOOL AND THE unanimously carried that the prezoning PROPOSED EXTENSION OF ORANGE request to R-3-P be denied. AVENUE TO R-3-P - FIRST READING - 7 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that this matter will be sent back to the Planning Commission for a report back to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 6398 Director of Public Works Cole referred GRANTING EXTENSION OF to the written report in which he ex- TIME - SOUTHWESTERN plained that a total of 107 days has COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS been requested for extension by the contractor. It is recommended by the architect and City that the extension of time be granted for 73 days, or until March 16, 1972 and a levy of $50 per day liquidated damages be charged from that date until City acceptance. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Dick McAlpine Mr. McAlpine stated that the things that McAlpine Construction Company remain to be done are so insignificant that it does not keep the City from using the courts. He indicated he has already lost $4,000 on this job, and asked that no penalty be imposed. List read Mr. Cole read a list of the items that remain to be done. Motion for resolution withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion to offer the resolution. Steve Atherton Mr. Atherton explained some of the 12872 Alber Drive delays incurred in the construction, San Diego noting the list of punch items which he claimed were minor and of a routine nature. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. Motion to continue for It was moved by Councilman Scott and one week seconded by Councilman Hyde that this matter be held over for one week, and if everything is not finished by then, the resolution can then be passed. Motion faits.,t6h~ar~y The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Scott, Hyde NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel Hamilton Absent: None Resolution passes The resolution, as offered by Councilman Hphel, was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6399 The State of California, through the APPROVING QUITCLAIM OF Division of Highways, is in the process PROPERTY TO STATE - of acquiring property for the right of ROUTE 54 AT HIGHLAND AVENUE way for the construction of Route 54 between Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 Freeways. One of the properties located between Highland Avenue and the frontage road serving "Handyman" is subject to possible interest in favor of the City. In order to resolve clear title, the State is now requesting that the City quitclaim the property in favor of the State of California. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6400 East Palomar Street west of Nolan Avenue AMENDING SCHEDULE III is a half street, 28' in width and offset OF TRAFFIC CODE TO to the south. East Palomar crests at PROHIBIT PARKING ON Nolan and without center line markings, EAST PALOMAR STREET the safe paths for east and west bound m~torists were not clearly defined, making it possible to have head-on collisions. Center line markings necessitated the full use of the 28' width of the street which in turn made it necessary to prohibit parking on the south side. Road markings and red curb were installed in September, 1971, at the request of the Safety Commission and have been functioning satisfactorily. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl,the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6401 The City of Chula Vista, National City APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH and the Unified Port District have agreed STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR in principle to participate in the con- ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF nection of Route I-5/54 interchange with WAY AND UTILITY RELOCATION Tidelands Avenue. It was agreed that FOR INTERSTATE 5/S4 the State would assume responsible INTERCHANGE AND TIDELANDS control with the understanding that AVENUE INTERCONNECT costs would be borne by the appropriate agencies. The Division of Highways has prepared the necessary agreement to accomplish the work. $100,000 has been authorized in Gas Tax Project 148 for relocation of utilities. $150,000 is being transferred to this project account from Gas Tax Unexpended 2106 and 2107 reserves. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by umRnimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None - 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 6402 On August 18, 1971, the Unified Port AUTHORIZATION FOR District received bids for the instal- PURCHASE OF STREET lation of ornamental concrete light LIGHTING STANDARDS standards on "J" Street, west of FOR "J" STREET Interstate S. The low bid was $37,020. IMPROVEMENT The City's proportionate share for 8 ornamental concrete light standards amounts to $5,372. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1395 This ordinance was placed on its first REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED reading at the April 11, 1972 meeting, AT S62 "K" STREET FROM but with the addition of several develop- R-3-G and C-T-D to C-T-P - ment details added by the City Council. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION One additional requirement was that the detailed plans for development be brought back to them for approval prior to issuing any construction permits. Ordinance placed on It was moved by Councilman Scott that second reading this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adppted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ALLEY IMPROVENMNTS Director of Public Works Cole reported SOUTH OF "E" STREET, that the improvements to b~ made to the BETWEEN P0URTH AND alley south of "E" Street by the Central GLOVER AVENUES Federal Savings and Loan Association will include 17-1/2 feet of concrete across its frontage which constitutes 60.37% of the length of the alley. The three remaining property owners were contacted: one indicated wil- lingness to participate in the com- pletion of the alley at this time; the other two were in opposition. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the Council direct commencement of the Block Act proce- dures and notify the property owners accordingly. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Scott, to proceed with Block seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- Act mously carried that authorization be given to proceed with the Block Act for the alley improvement. STREET LIGHTING MASTER PLAN In a written report to the Council, Director of Public Works Cole submitted the Street Lighting Master Plan. As of December 51, 1971, there were 1842 street lights in operation; San Diego Gas and Electric points out the need for an additional 117S lights to bring this up to a standard level. - 10 - In the report, Mr. Cole listed the priorities and cost of the proposed lights, and suggested a Council Conference be held for further dis- cussion. Approval of report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and a Council Conference held for further discussion of this matter. REPORT ON THIRD AVENUE This item was continued from the City RESTRIPING, "J" TO "L" Council meeting of March 28, 1972, in order to contact all affected parties. Letters were mailed to all affected property owners informing them of the proposal to eliminate on-street parking in front of their property. Director of Public Works Cole reported that no return communication has been received. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- mously carried that this matter be held over for one week, at the request of one of the citizens in that area. Frank Harinka Mr. Harinka stated he represents the 5675 Regis Avenue tenants of the Keystone Office Building. San Diego He felt that to prohibit parking would cause problems and hardships on the people in the area. Mr. Harinka asked if any alternatives were considered. Councilman Scott discussed the studies tha~ were made relative to this area. Marguerite Falkenborg 727 Third Avenue Miss Falkenborg noted the number of offstreet parking spaces she has for her business and the on-street parking spaces she would lose if the two-way left turn lane was put in. Miss Falkenborg questioned the total width of the street, indicating that she doesn't believe it is 65', and to put in $ lanes would be so narrow as to increase the traffic hazard. She suggested a left-turn be put in from Kearney Street to the southerly driveway of the Post Office. Jerry Nel~ Mr. Nelson disaussed the two-way lane Dairy ~aeen owner existing on Third Avenue between K and L, and noted the potential traffic hazards it is causing. Motion carried The motion to continue this matter for one week carried unanimously. REPORT ON CROSS GUTTER AT Director of Public Works Cole reported FOURTH AVENUE AND E STREET that an investigation was made of this AND FIRST AVENUE AND E STREET 16~ation, and it is recommended that-d subject~cross gutter be replaced with a cross gutter which minimizes the severity of the dip and reduces the hazards to crossing vehicles. The estimated cost is $4,000. The cross gutter at E Street and First Avenue - 11 - also reqmires replacement, the recommendation!being that it be replaced at a cost of $4,000. Mr. Cole explained that $8,000 was budgeted {Gas Tax Account #6300, 2107 funds) for concrete construction work. Report accepted and approval It was moved by Councilman Hobel, given for reconstruction seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted and approval given for the reconstruction of cross gutters on Fourth an~B~and on E Street at First Avenue. A letter is to be sent to Mr. Fox explaining the Council's action in this matter. League of California Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council Dinner Meeting of the League dinner meeting to be held on Thursday, April 20, 1972 with the City of La Mesa as the host city. He asked each of the Councilmen who plan to attend to make their reservations with the City Clerk. Safety Hazards Mayor Hamilton discussed the safety hazard existing at Davidson and Broadway which was brought to his attention from a Mr. John Cekalski. There is another problem area at Melrose and Rienstra - a~ to whether this intersection should be a four- way or two-way stop. Motion to refer to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, staff and Safety seconded by Councilman Hyde and unani- Commission mously carried that these two problem areas be referred to the staff and Safety Commission for investigation and report. Film - "The Public Will" Mayor Hamilton acknowledged the fact that the film, "The Public Will," has been received. He asked the City Manager to schedule this for a public shewing at some future meeting of the City Council, perhaps prior to a meeting. Vacancies - Boards and Mayor Hamilton announced the following Commissions vacancies: 1 - Board of Appeals 1 - Parks and Recreation 1 - Environmental Control 2 - Youth Mayor Hamilton asked that this infor- mation be made public, so that a number of applications will be received. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council - 12 - adjourn to an Executive Session, after Written Communications, for personnel reasons (employee negotiations). CPO CORE STAFF It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the impact of the Compre- hensive Planning Organization's program core staff on Chula Vista's 1972-73 fiscal budget be put on the Council's adjourned regular meeting scheduled for tomorrow (April 19, 1972). LETTER OF THANKS TO It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded LIBRARY CO~ITTEE by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a letter of thanks, from the Mayor, be sent to the "Yes for the Lib~zry" Committee for their efforts. COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded ON LIBRARY ISSUE by Councilman Egdaht and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be held the second week of May with the "Yes on Library" Committee to analyze the Library issue and discuss the question: "Where do we go from now?" CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be held in the second week of May on the subject of the report of the Mayor's Committee on Campaign Expenditures. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Mrs. Vanitta F. Olinger, member of Mrs. Vanitta F. Olinger, the Parks and Recreation Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission has submitted her resignation, re- questing that she be replaced with a woman, one who either has training or a deep-seated interest in the field of parks and recreation. Resignation accepted and It was moved by Councilman Scott, letter of thanks to be seconded by Councilman Hyde and sent unanimously carried that the resig- nation be accepted with regret and a letter of thanks sent to Mrs. Olinger for her services on this commission. Also, Mrs. Olinger is to be asked to serve until a replacement is named. Correspondence from Governor Governor Ronald Reagan is requesting Reagan regarding Proposition 2 Council's endorsement and support of on June primary ballot Proposition #2 on the June primary ballot. This proposition asks the people for their authorization to issue and sell $350,000,000 of State of California general obligation bonds for building schools. Support given It was moved by Councilman Hyde, secondad by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that support be given to this proposition, and a resolution to that effect be brought back to the Council. - 13- Correspondence from Senator Senator Alan Cranston is urging Council Alan Cranston regarding support of his Bill S.3311 - Public S.3311 - Public Service Service Employment Act of 1972 which Employment Act of 1972 would authorize funds for more than 1.15 million jobs for unemployed and under- employed Americans. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recommendation. Correspondence from City of The City of Oceanside has submitted a Oceanside regarding agreement resolution authorizing the entering of for joint purchases with agreements for joint purchases with other governmental agencies other governmental agencies for the annual purchase of various materials, supplies and equipment common in use for governmental bodies and school districts. They ask that any governmental agency interested in these joint purchases submit a resolution to the effect. Referred to staff In Was moved by Conncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recommendation. Letter of resignation Mr. Ted Craft, member of the Youth from Ted Craft, Youth Commission, has submitted his letter of Commission resignation stating his pleasure of serving on the Commission for the im- provement of the community. Resignation accepted and It was moved by Councilman Hyde, letter of thanks to be sent seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resig- nation be accepted and a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Craft for his services on this commission. Request of Environmental The Environmental Control Commission is Control Commission for requesting Council opposition to Council opposition to Assembly Bill No. 399, asking that a AB 399 (plastic meat telegram be sent to the Chairman of containers} the Commerce and Public Utilities Committee to this effect, so that this opposition can be noted for the record at the Committee meeting in Sacramento on April 20, 1972. Opposition noted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Council opposition be given to Assembly Bill No. $99 (plastic meat containers) and a telegram be sent to the Chairman of the Commerce and Public Utilities Committee stating this opposition. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to an Executive Session for personnel reasons at 11:07 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 11:35 p.m. - 14- Motion of two-way lane Councilman Scott amended his motion on Third Avenue regarding the two-way lane on Third Avenue between "J" and "L" Streets. Instead of continuing it for one week, he made the motion that it be continued for two weeks and referred to the Safety Commission for report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hyde and carried unanimously. Mayor Hamilton asked the City Clerk to notify all the people who spoke on this matter tonight. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for April 19, 1972 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and to the meeting of April 25, 1972. · / City Clerk - 15 -