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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/11/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 16, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobet, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek 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 Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of November 9, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COI~ISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Robert Smith, member of the Civil Service Commission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Mrs. Phyllis Foster, Executive Manager, sub- VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU mitred the financial report and related the activities of the Bureau for the past year. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Director of Public Works Cole explained that TO ABATE NUISANCE - DRAINAGE on July 23, 1971, his department sent notices CHANNEL MAINTENANCE to 14 property owners adjacent to the Central Drainage Channel, east of Fifth Avenue, ord- ering a clean-up of the drainage channel within 20 days. As of that date, no work had been performed by the property owners. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Mrs. Louida Thompson, 330 Mrs. Thompson stated she has been concerned Brightwood Avenue about this ditch for the last eight years, particularly to the fact that the apartments and medical center have filled in a portion of this ditch. She contacted people in the City about this with no results. She elaimed it was not fair to ask her to pay for clean- ing this up when other people in the area have been allowed to fill up their portions of the ditch. Kurt Sax, 334 Brightwood Avenue Mr. Sax said he owned his property since 1958o He is not against the City cleaning up the channel and having all the property owners pay their reasonable share of the costs. Mr. Sex discussed the wall constructed by the owners of the apartments on Center Street which resulted in herin8 the water-way extend across his entire property. Mr. Sex indicated that the City must have deeded the 27-foot frontage on the dead-end of Center Street to the La Fontana apartments. Recently~ the owners of these apartments have also built a fence against his property and now instead of having frontage on Brightwood, and access on Center, his property is completely shut in. Larry Fitzpatrick, 480 Center Mr. Fitzpatrick took exception to the state- Street ment in the resolution whereby it was stated that no property owners have cleaned up their proportionate share of the channel to date. He declared that he has done this on a con- tinual weekly and monthly basis along with his neighbor, Mr. Harvey. George Harvey, 486-A Center Mr. Harvey substantiated Mr. Fitzpatrick's Street statements, cormnenting that at one time they hired a truck to haul away the debris. Gene Autberger, 338 Brightwood Mr. Autberger discussed his clean-up activi- Avenue ties of the channel. Public hearing closed There being no further con~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to hold matter over It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this matter be held over for one week. Mr. Hyde stated he would like to look at this channel, in v~ew of the testimonies presented tonight. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ABATE- This item was held over for one week. MENT OF NUISANCE - DRAINAGE CHANNEL MA IN~NANCE PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION City Attorney Lindberg explained that this TO CHANGE AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE public hearing is in response to Council FOR BILLBOARDS request regarding changing the amortization schedule. A study was conducted by the Planning staff and presented to the Planning Cormnission on October 4, 1971. Based on this study, the Commission recommends that the City Code be amended, changing the amortization schedule for billboards valued at $2,500 or more to a maximum of five years. All other billboards would be abated sooner. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Ed Dato, Foster & Kleiser, 407 Mr. Dato stated that his attorneys have ad- Laurel Street, San Diego vised him that the proposed ordinance banning billboards is unconstitutional. The amorti- zation fails to take into consideration the true value of the structure. His company sells a "package" -- giving a certain amount of coverage a customer needs to reach a per- centage of the population in a given market- ing area. If one portion of this "package" is taken out, it is more than 3ust the one out of 10 that is taken out; it equals more. Mr. Dato further claimed that the use of the height as a value indicator of the sign is an arbitrary method of establishing a value to the strueture, as is the figure attached to thc square footage. Public hearing closed There being no further co~ents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. -2- City Attorney's opimion Mr. Lindberg declared the City was on solid ground in banning all future billboards, and the amortization schedule, as proposed, was liberal. The decision to shorten the amorti- zation schedule may produce litigation in this City, and most certainly in some other cities in the near future. ORDINANCE NO. 1375 - CHANGING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE FOR ordinance be placed on its first reading and BILLBOARDS - FIRST READING that reading of the text be waived by unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6266 - ACCEPTING In a written report to the Council, Director PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - PAINT AND of Public Works Cole states that the con- ELECTRICAL SHOP BUILDING tractor, C. C. Wright, has satisfactorily completed the work in accordance with the specifications. Since the completion date was October 20, a liquidated damage charge of $50 a day ($700 total) has been assessed against the contract. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6267 - APPROVING This is an amendment to the agreement between AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY the City and Richard W. Wilson and the Bank EXCHANGE AT CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL of America for an exchange of land adjacent GOLF COURSE to the Municipal Golf Course. The agreement is amended to include a time limitation for the construction of the improvements, estab- lish a bond amount to guarantee said construc- tion and further to provide for the release of the lien established by Resolution No. 5253. Resolutiou 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. 6268 - APPROVING The Department of Public Works has opened ESCR(~ INSTRUCTIONS AND PRELIMI- Escrow No. 232-10307 A and B with the Escrow NARY TITLE REPORT FOR PROPERTY Department of the Bank of America to accom- EXCHANGE AT CHuLA VISTA MUNICIPAL plish the land exchange in accordance with GOLF COURSE the agreement approved by City Council on July 27~ 1971o The City's share of the escrow service is $131.50o This amount is for the title policy cost of $117.75 and transfer tax of $13.75. -3- 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. 6269 - ACCEPTING Prior to completion of escrow, it is neces- DEED FOR PROPERTY EXCHANGE AT sary that Council approve a resolution making CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE formal acceptance by the City of Parcel B and an easement across Parcel A. 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 EX]~CUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Lindberg requested an Execu- tive Session on pending litigation. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:15 P.M. and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. Unanimous Consent Item: RESOLUTION NO. 6270 - SUPPORTING City Attorney Lindberg explained that by this THE SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS AS resolution, the Council is reaffirming its DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF position supporting the reapportionment of SUPERVISORS (Ordinance 3767) the supervisorial districts, and authorizes the City Attorney to p~a~ Coumc~l~ aupport of the Board of Supervisors' present litigation. 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 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC AUCTION The firm of Milton J. Wershow Company has LICENSE - MILTON J. WERSHOW submitted an application for a public auction COMPANY license to be held on December 3, 1971, at 798 "F" Street. The necessary bonds and fees have been paid. Police investigation has been made and it is now ready for Council action. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the application for a public auction license is approved. -4- REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO In a written report to the Council, Director ADVERTISE FOR TENNIS PROFESSIONAL or Parks and Recreation Jasinek submitted the Agreement and Prospectus. He explained that the employment of the Tennis Pro will be on a contractual basis with no expense to the City. The City will receive in-kind services from the Pro in lieu of a percentage of gross receipts. The Tennis Pro's sole pasnnent for services will be derived from leasing and repairing tennis equipment, sales in Pro Shop and giving tennis instruction. Authorization granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be granted to begin advertising for a Tennis Professional. RECOMMENDATION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL In a letter to the City Council, the ECG is CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING 'recon~nending support of the resolution from MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT Lesser San Diego via the Sierra Club. The resolution is directed to the County Board of Supervisors and requests that a moratorium on development (growth) be immediately instituted until the carrying capacity of our region can be determined. Planning Commission action It was noted that the Planning Co~nission concurred that it would not support a mora- torium. Dr. Glenn was not present at this meeting to speak on this subject. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that this recommendation be held over until such time as a representative of the ECG can make a presentation to the Planning Cormnission. RECOMMENDATION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL In a report to the Council, the ECC reco~nends CONTROL COMMISSION - SWEETWATER that the Council go on record opposing the VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT proposed Sweetwater Flood Control Project, basing their decision on: (1) it would enable the State Division of Highways to construct freeway exchanges which would increase noise levels in north Chula Vista; (2) private de- velopment of existing open space would occur; (3) there will be additions to our population at the expanse of open space and placing addi- tional burdens on environmental quality and tax supported services. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff. RESOLUTION NO. 6271 - FINAL ORDER On advice of the City Attorney, Councilman OF VACATION OF "G" STREET Hobel stated he is abstaining from discus- sions and voting on the next three items, because of a possible conflict of interest. Director of Public Works Cole explained that by Resolution No. 4905, approved in September 1968~ Council ordered the vacation of a cer- tain portion of "G" Street bisecting property owned by Rohr Corporation. The effective date of the vacation was to be set at some time in the future when permanent access to the tide- lands area became available by construction of Tidelands Avenue connecting "F" and "J" Street. -5- This project is still pending; however, a temporary easement along a right-of-way con- tiguous to the permanent location of Tide- lands Avenue from the "F" Street intersection has been provided as access to the tidelands area. It is expected that this temporary arrangement will satisfy the needs of the public for the foreseeable future and a per- manent roadway will shortly be developed from "J" Street. A conference was held with the Unified Port District. A letter from the Port Director mentions the need for an access to Tidelands area because of the recent contract awarded to Daly Corporation to improve Tidelands Avenue for the "J" Street marina. It is his opinion that the temporary Tidelands Avenue from "F" to "G" Street does not provide ade- quate access to the tidelands area. A letter was also received from the law firm of Gray, Cary, Amc s and Fry asking the Coun- cil to reaffirm its position taken in Septem- ber 1968. A letter has just been received today from them withdrawing this position. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the legality of this Council changing the determination made by the Council in 1968 without holding a public hearing. City Attorney Lindberg indicated that since the parties involved have agreed that the temporary access is adequate, then no public hearing would be necessary. John Zimmerman, Rohr Industries Mr. Zimmerman stated he is representing Rohr Industries, and discussed the background of the resolution passed by the Council in Sep- tember 1968. At that time, it was stated that a permanent access would be completed in 18 to 24 months. It is now one and one-half years beyond that date and no permanent access is available. Mr. Zinm~erman discussed the BART cars and the corm~itments made by Rohr for this production. Plans for this production were based on thc access and the conditional vacation. They constructed a large building (Building 61) to the north of "G" Street at a cost of $3,000,000 for the manufacture of this product. Control of easement Councilman Scott stated he was concerned with the language of the resolution giving Rohr full jurisdiction although the City does have access over this easement. He felt the City should have this control. Mro Zirmmerman agreed that the clause should be stricken from the grant of easement. An amended grant of easement will be sent to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the ~eading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: -6- AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde ABSTAINED: Councilman Hobel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6272 - ACCEPTING Rohr Corporation is providing a temporary TEI~PORARY F2%SEMENT OF "G" STREET easement across the vacated street property FROM ROt{R CORPORATION to be used in the event of a cut-off of the temporary access. Resolution offered Offered by Councilraan Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde ABSTAINED: Councilman Hobel Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6273 - ACCEPTING This property will constitute a portion of OFFER OF DEDICATION - TIDELANDS the permanent alignment of Tidelands Avenue, AVENUE - RESERVATION FOR FUTURE eliminating the need to request any future STREET dedication of right-of-way of the Tidelands project from Rohr Corporation. 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, Hamilton, Hyde ABSTAINED: Councilman Hobel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1372 - ESTABLISHING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - ordinance be placed on its second reading SECOND READING AND ADOPTION and that reading o~ 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1373 - REZONING Director of Planning Warren asked that no PROPERTY EAST OF OTAY LAKES ROAD, action be taken on this ordinance tonight; NORTH OF BONITA VISTA JUNIOR HIGH there seems to be some problems concerning SCHOOL~ FROM R-E TO R-I-10-P - access to this site. SECOND READING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Second reading continued by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to the meeting of December 14~ 1971. ORDINANCE NOo 1374 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ORDINANCE NO. 1022 AND AGREEMENT ordinance be placed on its second reading RELATING TO AMBULANCE REGULATIONS and that reading of the text be waived by - Second reading and adoption 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 -7- Recess A recess was called at 9:22 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M. REPORT ON OFFER OF REAL PROPERTY City Manager Thomson reported that the Norm FOR PARK PURPOSES Ross Company has offered 10 acres of real property for sale to the City at a price of $80,000. The parcel is relatively landlocked at the present time with Greg Rogers Park on the west and the United Enterprises land on the north. In addition, San Diego Gas and Elec- tric Company has an easement on the upper or northwest corner which is 250 feet wide° It is the recormnendation of the City Manager that the offer be rejected. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff report be accepted, and it is understood that the staff would have the right to negotiate. REPORT ON SENATE BILL 325 In a written report to the Council, City Man- ager Thomson stated that the Governor has signed this Bill which is the Sales Tax on gasoline. The Act becomes effective on July 1, 1972, after which date the City will re- ceive 1% of the tax within the con, unity. Mr. Thomson added that it would be the staff's intent to pursue feasibility studies on an extended contractual or City-force operated bus system, using the SB 325 funds. This report will be submitted to the Council. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON PLANTING OF TREES Director of Public Works Cole referred to ON "H" STREET Council direction at the meeting of October 27, 1971, £or staff to investigate the possi- bility or the desirability of planting trees in ths wells created by the removal of poles on "H" Street in the undergrounding program. Mr. Cole reported that there are 54 poles to be removed, only 10 of which would be adapt- able to tree planting. This is because of the conflict with utilities~ water meters~ close proximity of thc homes, intersections, etc. Mr. Cole added that just planting 10 trees would have very little impact. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Councilman Hyde's suggestion Councilman Hyde suggested that, at some future date, the City consider putting in ceramic type bases for trees in areas such as "H" Street. Councilman Egdahl asked that Councilman Hyde take this suggestion to the Tree Committee to be pursued further. -8- CHARTER REVIEW - JOINT MEETING Mayor Hamilton stated he received a request for a joint meeting with the Charter Review Cormnittee and City Council for Thursday, December 9, 1971. Motion to hold meeting It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a joint meeting with the Charter Review Committee be scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 1971, at 7 P.M. in the Council Chamber. HAY-FRONT STUDY MEETING Mayor Hamilton reported that the consultants for the Bayfront study have requested a meet- ing with the Council to present their pre- liminary report. The meeting time of Tuesday, November 23, at 5 P.M. was suggested by the Mayor. Meeting scheduled It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council meet at 5 P.M., Tuesday~ November 23, 1971, in the Council Chamber to hear the preliminary report by the con- sultants. Absence requested Councilman Hobel requested Council permission to be absent at this meeting, for personal reasons. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that permission be given. REPORT ON "OUR HOUSE" - At the meeting of November 2, 1971, the Coun- RECOMMENDATION ON RELOCATION oil directed that this matter be held over for two weeks~ and that during that time, alternate sites be looked at by the Board of "Our House" or the Ad Hoc Gormnittee, or both, and report back as to the availability of those sites without any participation or expenditures from the City. Gary Wappes: 773 Madison Avenue Mr. Wappes stated that the merchants in the area of their present location were polled as to "Our House" remaining at this location; the vote was against their staying. Other locations were sought. One location was available; however: the owner would not rent to them. Mr. Wappes then reviewed the operational sta- tistics of "Our House" and the County involve- ment. Board of Supervisors' suggestion Councilman Egdahl discussed the suggestion made by Supervisor Welsh that a building for this type of operation be rented, since the programs are such that changes continually occur. The funding program, as outlined by the County~ was then discussed by the Council: that the funding should be on a matching basis where practical -- 80% County funds and 20% local matching funds the first year; 60% and 40% the second year, and 507° County and 50% local for the third year. -9- Henry Hedge, 701 Selma Place, Mr. Hedge stated he is the person responsible San Diego for the coordination of all drug abuse pro- grams in the County. He is responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer of the County. They have undertaken to assist agencies such as "Our House" to get started. The evaluation program, as set up, is to assist these agencies to develop a program-management concept, and to assist his staff in going to the Board to request more funds. Mr. Hedge then discussed the County funding program~ stating they would have to look at each of these agencies that receive County funds on a case by case basis for funding beyond that set up by the program. Charles Daleo, 763 Woodlawn Mr. Daleo, representing the Youth Coranission, Avenue reiterated their position in asking Council to support the location for "Our House" at "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. Mr. Daleo felt that the problem was much deeper than just relocation of the building. He declared that one must be either totally concerned about drug abuse, or he is not at all con- cerned. Mary Taylor, 701 Fifth Avenue Mrs. Taylor, Chairman of the Human Relations Cormnission, stated her Cormnission is 100% for "Our House". She felt that this is the time to act on this problem, and urged the Council to approve the relocation on '~" and Garrett. Jack Cummings, 342 "F" Street Mr. Cummings presented the Council with peti- tions signed by 3 people protesting the pro- posed relocation of "Our House" to "F" and Garrett. Letter from Mr. Berenson It was noted that a letter was received from Mr. Milo Berenson, owner of the Chula Vista Center Shopping area, and signed by all the merchants in this area protesting the reloca- tion to "F" and Garrett. John Beasely, 133 Third Avenue Mr. Beasely talked about the current drug problems among the youth, and his experience in working with them. He conm~ented that it was difficult to try to go through "establish- ment methods" to get any results. "Our House" has tried to wo~k with the merchants, and the Downtown Association, but with no results. ~e questioned the Council's cormnitment in this program and asked if $9,000 was too much to spend on the hives of the young people. Mrs. Vivian Cichetti, Chula Vista Mrs. Cichetti disagreed on how "Our House" is run. She declared that these are weak people that are on drugs, and they need a strong adult to help them. The merchants concerned are the ones whose money is used to support this program, and as a business woman, she is against the City spending any more money for this program. Council discussion The Council expressed their individual con- cern over the comments expressed tonight. They agreed that they support the program of "Our House" and recognize its value to the community. The question is the relocation and how to best solve it. Questions that must be answered are relocation, the type of build- ing~ the money to be expended, and the exact cormnitment of the Council. -10- Motion to rescind action It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the Council rescind its letter to the Board of Directors of "Our House" in which they were asked to move from their present location on Third Avenue, with the understanding that they make all possible efforts to minimize the activities which led to this discontent on Third Avenue No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the staff investigate the possibility of moving the departments presently housed in the "F" Street building, look into the space available in the new Police facility, and look into the possibility of renting space in the cormnunity near the Civic Center, for these departments; then to adapt the "F" Street building for "Our House" use. He would like to have this report back in the immediate future. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None First motion reinstated Councilman Hyde moved, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council rescind its motion asking "Our House" to move from its present location. In the meantime, "Our House" can try to find some better arrangement, if their program is going to be an on-going oneo COUNCIL CONFERENCE - Councilman Hobel moved~ seconded by Council- PREMATURE GROWTH man Hyde and unanimously carried that the item on the agenda for the meeting of November 17, pertaining to premature growth, be removed from the agenda and resehedulad for a later date. The staf~ is asked to notify the CPO representative ~aho planned to b, present to speak on this subject. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Downtown Association The Chula Vista Downtown Association reports regarding tree in front of Roman that the recently planted tree in front of Mealth Spa~ Third Avenue the Roman Health Spa on Third Avenue has died. They are requesting that another replacement bo made, and that proper care be taken for the tree's survival. Staff investigation Councilman Hyde asked that the staff investi- gate and take soil samples of this particular area, since it seems strange that these trees have died. Also, the staff could inquire of the occupants whether they would know of any cause in regard to the destruction of the trees. City Manager Thomson commented that he sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce stating he was requesting such a soils analysis. -11- WRITTEN CO~fl~UNICATIONS: (continued) Letter from San Diego Chamber of Mr. Gerald Willmont, Chairman, Local Govern- Commerce regarding plan for ment Task Force, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, regional government has sent in a letter discussing the county's governments, and in particular, a regional coordinating council. His con~mittee is re- questing Council's suggestions and con~ments toward a stronger regional government and more effective regional cooperation. Copies of minutes to be sent Mayor Hamilton directed the City Clerk to send them copies of all the Council meetings and conferences pertaining to this item. Request to use City bleachers Mr. Jack Harper, Chairman of the Parade Com- for reviewing stand for Star- mittee, is requesting the use of City-owned light Yule Parade bleachers to be used for a reviewing stand at the Starlight Yule Parade. The parade is scheduled for Monday, November 29, 1971. Request granted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the request be granted. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Larry Knapp Vallas, 8648 Maryford Drive, Larry Knapp Vallas San Diego, has filed a claim for damages in the amount of $100,000. Mr. Vallas claims that at 2 P.M., August 27, 1971, Police Officers Ross Withers and Lon Napier shot and seriously wounded him when he fled from them after they were requested to detain him. This incident occurred at the San Diego Country Club~ Country Club Drive and "L" Street. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Request for donations - USO Mr. Bob Soule, 374 Nobel Place, Chula Vista, stated he is representing the United Services Organization and is soliciting donations for their holiday programs° He submitted a list of items to the Council that they are asking for. Mayor Hamilton urged all citizens of the com- munity to help in this program. ADJOU~NT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:03 P.M.~ to the meeting ~eheduled for 3 P.M., Wednesday, November 17, 1971. C~ty~lcrk -12-