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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/10/27 MINUTES OF ANADJOURNEDREGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF G4ULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday October 27, 1971 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avm~ue, wi~ the following Councilmen present: Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilman Egdahl Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Chief William Winters, Director of Public Works Cole RESOLUTION NO. 6250 - Chief Winters explained the need for the fifteen mobile PROVIDING SPECIAL APPRO- radios and six portables as being the first step in the PRIATION OF FUNDS FOR mutual-aid Coordinated Communications System. The rea- PURCIJASE OF CO~ICATION son for the urgency at this time, is because of the EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE convention scheduled to he held in San Diego in August DEPARTMENT of next year. In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, City Manager Thomson stated that this appropriation was not presented to the Council at budget time because the need was not prevalent at that time; the National Convention slated for San Diego was decided some weeks after the budget was finalized. Mr. Thomson added that three companies are considered likely to bid on the radios; it will be a joint bid with ~e City of San Diego. Councilman Hyde expressed his concern about having this request presented to the Council "at the eleventh hour" based solely on the emergency needs of another city. 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 Noes: None Absent; Councilman Egdahl Councilman Hobel left the meeting at this time. }~4ERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT City Manager Thomson distributed a su~nary of requests GRANT for positions in the new PEP Program. The total package amounts to $518,267, which will result in the creation of 73 new positions. Grant explained City Manager %Jlomson detailed the agreement indicating that, wherever possible, civil defense equipment will be used for the material needs of these new employees. He then cited other factors for Council consideration: The influx the new personnel may have on the productivity and morale of the regular employees; (2) The departments may asstnne that money for the new employees will be in- cluded in the budgets for future years; (3) Persons hired under this program may be likely to apply pressure to be sure they are retained; (4) Once the program is started, it may be psychologically difficult to terminate it, once the funds are cut off; (5) There will be the extra work- load on the part of the staff. Mr. Thomson stated it would be his recumi~ndation that the grant be pursued mid the City participate in the progranl. Sunday opening of Library Councilman Scott questioned the one item as it pertained to the possible opening of the Library on Sundays. He commented that at the last budget session, this matter was rejected by the Council, Mr. Thomson remarked that this item was not placed on this program as an administrative decision--it was put in for Council consideration. New position suggested Councilman Hyde suggested the position of Administra- tive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council be included in the program. Under general discussion, it was agreed that the Mayor and Council could use the services of the person who would be the Boards and Co~nissions liaison officer. Motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the general con- cept be approved unless the City Council specifically directs that a given portion of it be modified or stricken. ~nendment to motion Councilman Scott asked that the motion be amended to delete item #14 (opening the library on Sundays) and the rest of the items be renumbered accordingly. Coancilman Hyde agreed to the amendment; the motion was seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously. Mayor Hamilton commented that if any member of the Council wishes to bring up the item pertaining to the opening of the library on Sundays, it would be his prerogative to do so. WRITTEN ~ICATIONS RESIGNATION OF EUGENE Mr. Eugene Coleman, member of the ECC has sent in a COLEMAN - £CC letter submitting his resignation from this Cormnission. Motion to accept resignation It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that Mr. Coleman's resignation be accepted and a letter be sent to him thanking him for his services on this Co~nission. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DAMAGES- Anna Fox, 7809 Shorewood Drive~ has filed a claim for Anna Fox damages in the amount of $23.00 ~esulting from a seed pod dropped on the trunk of her car when Public Works Department was trimming palm trees in front of 685 Third Avenue. This alleged accident occured on Septem- ber 23, 1971, at 1~:30 p.m. Clain~ denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. VERIFIED CLAIM FOR DA~IRGES- Mr. Raymon Stearns Garner, 849 North 215t Street, San Raymon Stearns Garner Diego, has filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $750,000.00 or more for being falsely arrested and imprisoned. The dates of the alleged occurrences are July 9, 1971, through August 13, 1971. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. LETTER FRDM ASSEMBLYMAN A letter has been sent by Assemblyman Eckin Z'Berg re- EDWIN L. Z'BERG - SUPPORT questing Council support in urging Governor Reagan to OF AB 3066 support AB 3066 which provides for a park and recreation bond issue in the amount of $250 million of which $65 million will go to cities, counties and districts for the acquisition and development of park and recreation facilities. Motion to support It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Council- man Scott, and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Governor Reagan asking for support of this Bill. REQUESTS FROM (~ER OF Two requests have been received from the Chamber of COMMERCE - TV ANTSNNAE AND Commerce: TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (1) Request amendment to Subdivision Ordinance which would state: "Subdivider shall provide cable television to each unit or a master television antenna if cable television is not available. If a master antenna is utilized, it shall be placed in an easement in such a manner to limit itself to visual exposure while facilitating clear re- ception. Cable television or master television antennas shall be the exclusive external methods of television reception." Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff and to the Environmental Control Com- mission for report and reco, unendation. (2) The City Bmautification committee is recca~nending that the City Council incorporate a policy for watering and maintaining street trees. The Ccmmittee has sub- mitted cost figures for this maintenace program which would amount to $23,000 including the cost of a tanker truck. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that this recomnendation be referred to staff, Environmental Control Commission and the Tree Committee for report. RESOLUTION OF CITY OF SAN The City of San Marcus is requesting Council support of MARCOS OPPOSING THE PRO- their opposition to the proposed redistricting of POS£D REDISTRICTING OF California Senatorial District No. 39 urging that the CALIFORNIA S~ATORIAL Legislature of the State of California reconsider the DISTRICT NO. 39 boundary revision between the 38th and 39th senatorial districts. Request filed It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Co~u~cilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the request be filed. WOODLAWN PARK FIRE PROTECTION The Board of Commissioners of the Woodlawn Park Fire DISTRICT Protection District have sent in a letter requesting withdrawal or cancellation of fire protection with this district. The reason for this request is the. recent consolidation of Woodlawn Park and Montgemery Fire District. Resolution be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back withdrawing our contractual agreement. TREE PLANTING POLICY Director of Public Works Cole reviewed the proposed street tree planting policy. Councilman Scott commented on the phrase "tree schedule" as used in the proposed policy. Since this refers to the type or species of trees to be planted, rather than a schedule as such, he suggested the wording be changed. Trees along H Street Mayor Hamilton discussed the removal of the poles along H Street, in accordance with the undergrounding of utilities. As suggested by Councilman Hyde, he would agree that the possibility of planting a tree, such as a palm tree, should be investigated. He con~ented that perhaps Sm~ Diego Gas & Electric could donate the trees in lieu of putting in the concrete to fill up these holes. Referred to staff It was moved by ~ouncilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and ungnimously carried that the staff investi- gate the possibility or desirability of planting trees, of the appropriate t~-pe, in the wells created by the removal of poles on H Street in the undergrounding program. Included in this recommendation should be the type of tree to go in and the cost. Tree Planting Policy approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the proposed street tree planting policy be adopted. H STREET UNDERGROUNDING Director of Public Works Cole reviewed the program noting the two properties that have not complied with the undergrounding. These two properties have since taken out electrical pem~its to accomplish the work. J STREL~F PROJECI In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Director of Public Works Cole stated they will soon be cm~ing to the Council to establish this District and set a hear- ing date. PLANNED PARENTHOOD CLINIC Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman, F~lvironmental Control Com- mission, asked for questions from the Council. Clinic bankrupt Councilman Scott asked about the report that the Plan_ned Parenthood Clinic was bankrupt. Dr. Glenn remarked that they are going through a tur- moil right now, but are continuing their programs through voluntary efforts. Representative of Clinic to Councilman Hyde indicated he would like to hear frm~ a be present representative of this Clinic. Motion to take no action It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that action on this item be withheld m~til a presentation can be made to the Council by a representative of the Planned Parenthood Clinic. Mayor Hmmilton suggested the scheduled conference to be held on November 17. He asked Dr. Glen to make this arrangement and notify the Cit~ Clerk. ADJOU~ Mayor Hamilton~ourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 1971. - 4 -