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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/04/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 4, 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: Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Deputy City Attorney Blick 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 Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 23 and 28, 1972, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CO~B{ISSIONBR Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. George R. Brines, member of the Safety Commission, as guest conunissioner for this meeting. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Richard Carson, President of the Jaycees, JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMmeRCE submitted the financial report of the ex- penses incurred in the Miss Chula Vista contest. Mr. Gregory Cox, member of the Jaycees, introduced Miss Teri Seiver, newly nominated "Miss Chula Vista." QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mr. Gary Wappes, Director of "Our House" "OUR HOUSE" presented the financial report. He thanked the Council for its support of the reloca- tion of the "Our House" facility. ORAL CO~UNICATIONS Jack Cummings Mr. Cummings referred to the meeting of 342 F Street March 23, 1972, in which the Council asked for a staff report on the industrial park. Director of Planning Warren explained that no specific time was designated for this report, and his staff is now working on it. Bill Rayburn Mr. Rayburn stated he had a letter of resig- Board of Appeals nation and requested that the City Clerk read it. City Attorney Lindberg explained that it would be a Written Communication and the pro- cedure for submitting these to the Council to be placed on the agenda must be received by the Clerk by 9:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding the Council meeting. Mr. Lindberg explained to Mr. Rayburn, however, that he may read the letter now, under 0ral Communi- cations. Letter given to Clerk Mr. Rayburn handed the letter to the City Clerk. (It was understood that this letter will be read under Written Communications at the meeting of April 11, 1972). Richard Glenn Br. Glenn submitted his resignation as 1704 Gotham Street Chairman of the Environmental Control Commission. ~r. Glenn cited several reasons for his resignation from the Council, among them being "frustration with working with the Council," the Gersten development, and the fact that the members of the Council met "individually and in private" with the developer. The members of the Council explained their obligation and right to meet with any citi- zen or developer. The meeting with Mr. Gersten was held at Mr. Gersten's request and involved the issue of a school site for the Sweetwater Union High School. Councilman Hyde referred to a list of items prepared by the staff substantiating the actions of the Council in environmental matters. Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Dr. Glenn's resignation be accepted with a letter of thanks for the time he spent on the Commission, and the efforts he put forth. This resignation to be effective immediately. Recess A recess was called at 7:42 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:54 p.m. Remarks to be examined It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the remarks of Dr. Glenn, as he re- ferred to the Environmental Commission and the staff, be examined for such valuable information as may be contained therein, in order to assist the Council in proceeding with environmental considerations. (City Attorney Lindberg left the meeting at this time and Deputy City Attorney Blick took his seat at the podium.) PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Director of Public Works Cole explained 1911 BLOCK ACT - PHASE XIV that this hearing was continued from the meeting of March 21, 1972, because of several questions from the audience which necessitated staff research. He stated he met with the people that spoke against the Block Act at the last meeting, and discussed the problems involved. Public hearing reopened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton reopened the public hearing. John Sipula Mr. Sipula questioned whether a new tenant 268 Shasta Street moving in adjacent to the alley (H Street to Smith) would have to pave their section of the alley. Mr. Cole explained the procedure for re- quiring public improvements. - 2 - Mr. Sipula stated it would be hardship for the people to have to put in the improve- ments for the alley, when in fact, they would get no use out of the alley. Mr. Sipula further questioned what protection these people would get from the dirt and dust emitting from the alley from Smith to Broadway. Mrs. Ora Williams Mrs. Williams' objection was to the fact 495 Smith Street that she spent her money improving her sec- tion of the alley, and would still be subject to the dust and dirt coming from the alley west of her residence. She stated that Mr. Manese of the Engineering Department stated the City could not force these people to improve that alley, since it would be subject to a law suit. Mr. Cole explained the procedure for ini- tiating a Block Act. It takes a four-fifths vote of the Council to override protests and establish a Block Act. Lorraine Stowell Mrs. Stowell felt the entire alley from 548 Otis Street H Street to Broadway should be treated as one-lane and the entire roadway be paved. Mr. Cole explained that the definition of a block would prohibit this being done. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back a resolution regarding this 1911 Block Act, recognizing the 90-day exemption con- sidered for Block 4, and deleting Block 7. The resolution to be brought back at the next meeting. Cost of improvements Mayor Hamilton questioned the cost of repayment of the improvements. Mr. Cole explained that this would be the subject of a resolution at the time the cost of the improvements is brought hack. The action of the Council is to authorize installation of the improvements; a hearing is then held, and at that time, the Council establishes the means of repayment. Staff to bring back report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff bring hack a report to the Council on the possibility of improving the alley from Smith Street to Broadway. RESOLUTION NO. 6378 A joint meeting of the various City Boards ENDORSING THE SAN DIEGO and Commissions was held on March 16, 1972 COUNTY REGIONAL PARK to review this study which was initially IMPLEMENTATION STUDY prepared by Development Research Associates and Cornell, Bridgers and Troller, and for- warded to the Council by the County of San Diego. At the meeting of March 23, 1972, the Council voted to endorse the study recommendation. - 3 - Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of tho 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. 6379 Section 22932.5 of the Elections Code ORDERING CITY CLERK TO states that the "governing body may, by CANVASS THE ELECTIONS - resolution duly adopted prior to the date GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION of election, order the canvass to be made OF APRIL 11, 1972 by the City Clerk prior to the first Tuesday after the election. Upon com- pletion of the canvass, the City Clerk shall certify the results to the governing body..." 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. 6380 In a report to the Council, Director of APPROVING FINAL MAP OF Public Works Cole explained that the RESUBDIVISION OF A developers of Apollo Subdivision, Unit PORTION OF APOLLO No. 2, wished to make some modifications SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 to the units of this subdivision, which requires that another record map be sub- mitted. The final map of resubdivision of a por- tion of Unit No. 2 has been checked by the Engineering Division and found to conform with the final map of Apollo Unit No. 2, approved by the City Council on April 29, 1971. 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. 6381 This subdivision is located at East Naples ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Street and Via Trieste and contains 27 IN NEAPOLITAN VILLAS SUBDIVISION lots. A final inspection of the improve- ments was made on March 20, 1972, and all of the public improvements in the sub- division have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and in accordance with the require- ments of the City. 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 Noe~: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6382 The Director of Public Works reports that ACCEPTING ONE-FOOT CONTROL one-foot control lots are required to pro- LOTS IN BRANDYWINE SUB- vide for the future extension of streets DIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 and to control development of adjacent property. 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. 6383 Rancho Rios Developers have con~01eted all APPROVING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT requirements imposed by the Planning Com- AGREEMENT FOR P~CHO RIOS SUB- mission and City Council for the recorda- DIVISION, UNIT NO. 3 tion of a final map of Unit No. 3. All required fees have been paid, necessary bonds have been posted, and they have con~oleted their portion of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. 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. 6384 The final map of Rancho Rios Subdivision, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF Unit No. 3, as Feported by the Director of RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, Public Works, has been found to be in con- UNIT NO. 3 formity with the tentative map approved by the City Council on July 13, 1971. All bonds and executing agreements have been complied with. Approval of the final map includes the dedication of the following streets: REGENCY WAY, REGENCY COURT, a portion of RIOS AVENUE and the alleys. 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. 6385 Rancho Rios Developers have completed all APPROVING SUBDIVISION requirements imposed by the Planning Com- IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR mission and City Council for the recorda- RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION, tion of a final map of Rancho Rios Subdivision, UNIT NO. 4 Unit No. 4. Ail required fees have been paid, all necessary bonds have been posted and the developers have completed their portion of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. - 5 - 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. 6586 The final map of Rancho Rios Subdivision, APPROVING FINAL MAP OF Unit No. 4, has been checked by the RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION - Engineering Division and found to be in UNIT NO. 4 conformity with the tentative map approved by the City Council on July 15, 1971. Approval of the final map includes the dedication of the following streets: REGENCY WAY, a portion of OTAY VALLEY ROAD, a portion of RIOS AVENUE and the alleys. 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. 6387 In order for the alley adjacent to the ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT Central Federal Savings and Loan property FOR ALLEY PURPOSES FROM at Fourth and "E" Streets to be widened CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS from 15 feet to 20 feet to meet City AND LOAN standards, 2.S0 feet of additional width are needed. This requirement was imposed upon Central Federal as a condition of approval of their Parcel Map. 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 Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff bring back a report on the possibility of improving the entire alley, at the time this work will be done. RESOLUTION NO. 6388 One of the conditions for approval of the ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT parcel map for this property is to rebuild FOR RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES the curb return from a sub-standard 20 ft. AT FOURTH AVENUE AND "E" radius to a 50 ft. radius curb. This con- STREET struction requires dedication of additional property by Central Federal Savings and Loan Association. 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 - 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 6389 The Director of Public Works reported that PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL all items have been completed relative to APPROPRIATION FOR FINAL clean up and other required work, and it is PAYMiNT ON POLICE FACILITY now necessary to make the final payment to the contractor. It is recommended that the amount of $5,084.64 be appropriated from the Police Facility Construction Bond Fund. 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. 6390 In a report to the City Council, Director REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF of Public Works Cole reported that the con- TIM~ ON CONTRACT FOR "J" tractor for this project has requested a STREET IMPROVE~NTS FROM time extension of 4S days. Mr. Cole ex- INTERSTATE S TO THE MEAN plained that two major delays not within HIGH TIDE LINE control of the contractor have prompted him to ask for this extension of time: (1) Undergrounding facilities to serve the railroad signal crossing and various utilities to serve the City property on the south side of J Street and the Port District property to the west; (2) Temporary overhead power line installed by San Diego Gas & Electric to provide power for construction of the boat launch facilities by the Unified Port District. The total extension of 45 days will change the completion date from March 14 to April 28, 1972. 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. 6591 City Manager Thomson reported to the Council APPROVING LEASE AGREE~NT - that the City vehicle assigned to the Mayor MAYOR'S CAR is budgeted and scheduled for replacement this fiscal year. Rather than purchase a replacement, a 56-month lease agreement is being recommended. Eight informal bids on both the Buick and the Oldsmobile product were secured. It is reconmended that the contract be assigned to Ball Leasing, the lowest bidder, with a monthly charge of $121.28. 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 H0bel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 6392 At its meeting of March 14, 1972, the City ENDORSING SAN DIEGO AREAWIDE Council directed the City Attorney to pre- PI~NNING COUNCIL LEGISLATION pare this resolution to be forwarded to AS PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATIVE Assemblyman Deddeh, assuring him of this SUBCO~ITTEE OF THE COMPRE- City's support regarding subject legisla- HENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION tion. 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 UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. 6393 Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN the text was waived by unanimous consent, THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND passed and adopted by the following vote, STONE & YOUNGBERG FOR to-wit: CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, ISSUANCE OF AUTHORIZED Bgdahl, Scott GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE Noes: None CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIBRARY Absent: None RECO~NDATION OF SAFETY A trial traffic regulation was put into CO~ISSION PERTAINING TO effect which raised the speed limit on SPEED LIMIT ON NACION AVENUE Nacion Avenue, from East L Street to Melrose Avenue, from 2S miles per hour to 30 miles per hour. The Safety Commission recommends that the speed limit in this area be retained at 2S miles per hour. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for investigation and comment regarding the recommendation of the Safety Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 1392 Following a public hearing on March 28, PREZONING TO R-3, 3.18 1972, the ordinance was placed on its ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH first reading. SIDE OF ARIZONA STREET, 200' EAST OF BROADWAY - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR COUNCIL Assistant City Manager Bourcier referred AUTHORIZATION TO SECURE to a request from the Parking Place Com- LETTERS OF APPRAISAL mission that staff secure property acqui- sition estimates on six properties. Mr. Bourcler also noted that a letter of ap- praisal is needed for the Otay Park site for negotiation purposes. Approval granted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Cotmcilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be given to secure seven letters of appraisal and to come back with a resolution appropriating funds to cover the costs of said appraisals. REPORT ON FACILITIES FOR Assistant City Manager Bourcier referred BASEBALL LEAGUE PLAY to the City Manager's written report to the Council in which he reported that (1) the use of Montgomery High School fields are still under £onstruction and inadequate for any type of play; (2) the extra field at Chula Vista High School is currently scheduled for use by the National Little League Division; ($) to use the property at the F Street site as a practice area for Colt League baseball is inadequate because of its size. The area can ac- commodate one Little League field, 180 feet to 200 feet, and would cost approxi- mately: $1,260 for fencing 450 one portable backstop 180 grounds preparation $1,890 TOTAL Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman H~bel and unanimously car- ried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON NATIONAL At the meeting of February 24, 1972, the ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Environmental Control Commission requested ACT OF 1969 the Council's support in enlisting the aid of the State Attorney General's Office and Comprehensive Planning Organization to determine the requirements for environ- mental impact statements as they may apply to housing developments. This re- quirement is attributed to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Deputy City Attorney Blick requested that this report be submitted at the next meeting. Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded of report by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Attorney report on this matter at the next meeting (April 11, 1972). COURSE IN CITY GOVERNMENT Mayor Hamilton announced that the fifth and final session of this Course will be held tomorrow evening (April 5, 1972), in the Council Chamber. Presenting the program will be the Parks and Recreation Department and the Library. REQUEST FOR USE OF "F" Mayor Hamilton rcad a letter from the Chula STREET SITE Vista Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the r Street property for the days of May 16 through 22 for the purpose of holding a carnival. Motion to refer to City Manager It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously car- ried that this request he referred to the City Manager for a report back to the Council at the next meeting. COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be held to meet with the Planning staff and City Manager in regard to the sign control policy. This Conference ia to be held onrApril 12, 1972, at 5:00 p.m. STATUS REPORT - OTAY Councilman Scott asked for a status report PARK SITE on the Otay Park site -- has the site been acquired that the City was negotiating for and has any architectural planning been made. MEETING WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES- Councilman Scott reported that he met with SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE Mr. Chester DeVote, Southwestern College. They have two problems they would like to discuss with the Council: (1) the access off H Street to the College; (2) garden park area - They would like to get the Council's thinking of developing the garden park, and are suggesting either a Council Conference or two members of the Council to meet with two members of their Board of Trustees to come up with guidelines. Motion for Mayor to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded set meeting by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the Mayor contact the Sweetwater College Board and notify them that the Council would like to meet with their staff to talk over these two problems. Councilman Scott suggested two members se- lected by the Mayor meet with two members of that Board, with appropriate staff support to discuss these problems SAN DIEGO TRANSIT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to provide input into the subsidiary study of the San Diego Transit Corporation. EL RANCHO DEL REY STUDY Councilman Hobel discussed the environmental impact study presently being made by the Planning staff of the entire general de- velopment plan of the Gersten development. The Council has received an interim report on this study and a full report will be re- ceived in the weeks to come. Councilman Hobel stated that the Comprehen- sive Planning Organization has required that all FHA developments carry a full environ- mental impact statement from the Environ- mental Development Agency. Ford Foundation grant Councll discussion ensued as to this City's request for Ford Foundation funds for this study. Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff look into this. Holding-capacity report Councilman Egdahl asked that this report also include what was done with the Council's request not to change agricultural zoning until such a time as a holding capacity for San Diego County has been determined by such an environmental study. Staff to follow-up on letter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that another letter be sent on this matter and that the staff cheek on this until such time as the Council receives an answer. - 10 - Motion to study hazardous It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded condition at Fourth and E by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the possibility of remedying the hazardous condition in the crosswalk at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and E Street. The Safety Commission is to be made a part of this investigation, and the report to include cost figures. BIKE RACKS IN SHOPPING CENTERS Councilman Hobel referred to a letter re- ceived from Patty Ellison, 4160 Acacia Avenue, requesting that bike racks be installed in the Chula Vista Shopping Center. Motion to refer to staff for It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded report by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff prepare a report on the possibility of having this done in all the business areas of the City, possibly as a joint venture. HARBORSIDE PARK REPORT Councilman Hyde referred to the memo from the City Manager regarding the City-County joint powers agreement on the Harborside Park site. Staff report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff's recommendation be accepted - that this matter not be pursued any further. LEASE OF GOLF COURSE It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that this matter be set for a Council Conference for April 19, 1972. STATUS FOR BICYCLE Councilman Hyde relegated to the Council's PATHS PLAN acceptance of a plan for bicycle paths in the City. The financing aspect was to be explored. Assistant City Manager Bourcier reported that this will be included in next year's gas tax budget. The Federal funding for this project is being investigated at this time. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that the staff update the Council on the bicycle path plan. This report is due at the next meeting (April 11, 1972). Councilman Scott commented that a report be submitted also on the speeding up of the process of incorporating the bicycle paths already existing. ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS Councilman Egdahl spoke of the environ- mental problems and the frustrations en- countered in trying to solve these problems. He noted that many of these problems cannot be dealt with except on a wider, regional basis. Up to now, the cities have not been willing to give that authority to any re- gional body. Councilman Egdahl expressed his hope that this day will soon come, and that this Council will continue to work in that direction. - 11 - LIBRARY-CIVIC CENTER Councilman Egdahl noted that the pro- DEVELOPMENT jected costs for the bond issue include 1-3/4 million dollars for the construction of the library, less than one-half million for the furnishings of the library, a quarter of a million dollars to remodel the existing library for three departments in the City, about $315,000 for landscaping around the library, and $1S0,000 for the reflecting pool or lake. Councilman Egdahl felt it was important that these figures are noted, since much false information is being given out on this. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memo from Safety Commission Mr. William Wappes, Chairman of the Safety pertaining to two-way left Commission, states that at the meeting of turn lanes on "H" Street March 22, 1972, the Commission continued its study of two-way left turn lanes from Interstate S to Fourth Avenue on H Street, because certain information which was needed was not available. They will have a recommendation at their next meeting. Letter from Supervisor Supervisor Walsh has sent this Council a Jack Walsh requesting copy of a memo sent to the Board of support of AB S84 - Supervisors in which he requested support deleting south portion of a bill introduced by Assemblyman of Freeway Route 12S Wadie Deddeh to delete from the freeway system that portion of Route 12S from near Brown Field to Route S4 {Southbay Freeway). Supervisor Walsh lists several reasons for his recommendation. Representative of Assemblyman It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Deddeh invited to speak by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a representative of Assemblyman Deddeh's office be invited to speak to the Council on AB 584 at a time convenient to him -- next week, if possible. Councilman Hyde asked if the staff had any views on this; Mayor Hamilton suggested they could present them at the meeting in which this representative will speak. Announcement of Walk for Mrs. Ruth D. Macaulay, Chairman of the Mankind on April 29, 1972 South Bay Walk for Mankind, is requesting official support of the City Council for the third annual "Walk for Mankind" on Saturday, April 29, 1972. Proceeds from this project will go to "Project Concern." Proclamation to be issued Mayor Hamilton stated he would issue a proclamation on this. Verified claim for damages - Mr. John E. Hatch, 10510 Hermanos Court, John E. Hatch San Diego, has filed a claim in the amount of $2S,000 for an alleged accident at H Street and Bay Boulevard on February 4, 1972. Mr. Hatch alleges that he tripped over an improperly constructed curb which could not be observed due to improper lighting. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the claim be denied. - 12 - Endorsement of Board of The Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Directors of Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce have endorsed the Chamber of Commerce - recommendations proposed by the Transporta- Recommendations of Task tion Task Force Committee and are requesting Force Committee favorable Council consideration. Held over until budget time It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that this item be held over until budget time. Request for Council Conference - The Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Chula Vista Downtown Association Downtown Association requests that the Council schedule a Council Conference to which three spokesmen of this Association as well as three spokesmen from the Merchants' Protective Association be invited to discuss the proposed Promotion District for the Downtown area. Conference scheduled It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be set for this matter for April 12. Mayor Hamilton suggested he meet with these representatives, and then report back to the Council as to whether or not a Conference is necessary Nick Slijk Mr. Slijk stated he is representing the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Association and remarked that in the final analysis, the Council will be the governing board of this District. For this reason, the Association is calling this meeting to brief the Council on the entire background of the District. Jack Cummings Mr. Cunmings stated he was a member of 342 "F" Street the Downtown Association and Merchants' Protective Association ~ suggested the Council "stay out of it." He reminded the Council of the injunction filed by the Merchants' Protective Association in which, he stated, the Council "had to go to court and refund all the money." Motion carried The motion to hold a Council Conference on April 12, 1972 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Absent: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk - 13 -