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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/09/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 14, 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, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Warren 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of September 7, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. REPORT BY ROBERT CAMPBELL, Mr. Campbell reported on the meeting held on PORT CO~fl~ISSIONER August 24, 1971, in which a resolution was introduced accepting the bid of $37,000 for the safety light poles and arms for the boat launch facility. On August 31, a resolution was passed accepting the bid of an amount not to exceed $374,700 for the construction of the boat launch facility itself. Mr. Campbell then discussed the ownership of the tidelands in Coronado on which the Navy is proposing to construct some houses. This portion of the tidelands is not under the jurisdiction of the Unified Port District; it was conveyed to the Navy during World War II. Mr. Campbell referred to an earlier sugges- tion to meet with the Council in a joint meeting with the Unified Port District. He suggested, perhaps, a Thursday evening. Mayor Hamilton suggested he meet with Mr. Thomson, the City Manager, as to a date certain. Proposed construction of homes It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded on tidelands by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to ascertain the exact status of the project at this point. RESOLUTION--ACTION ON SWEETWATER At the request of the City Attorney, this VALLEY ANNEXATION item was considered at this time. Continuance requested City Attorney Lindberg requested this matter be continued to a special meeting to be held Thursday: in order to give the protestants additional time to submit more facts. They have hired a handwriting expert who will be in tomorrow to work with the staff to solve any problems. Mr. Lindberg emphasized that there is no question of illegality or forgery -- the question is whether or not the signa- tures are valid. Executive session called It was moved by Oouncilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Exeoutive Session for discussion of personnel matters. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:20 P.M. and reconvened at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Hamilton announced that the personnel that was discussed was the City Attorney, and also possible litigation was discussed. William Magill, Engineering Mr. Magill stated the report before the Division, 4257 Merritt Blvd., Council was the one he submitted at 5 o'clock La Mesa this evening. He considered it to be correct within one-half of one per cent or less. Mr. Magill discussed the many hours he personally devoted to the task of checking the petitions, the trips taken to the Assessor's office, and the number of times he met with the protest- ants (Mrs. Edwin Mace and Mrs. Harold Miner) to try to resolve their questions. Letters concerning questionable In answer to Mayor Hamilton's inquiry, City signatures Clerk Fulasz stated she mailed out these letters on Saturday, September 11, 1971, at approximately 12:30 P.M. As late as 4:45 P.M. today, she was still receiving calls pertaining to the letters. Legal opinion sought Councilman Scott asked for a legal opinion as to whether or not the Council could pass a resolution tonight and have it held in abeyance until Thursday or Friday morning, pending the decision of the handwriting analysis. City Attorney Lindberg indicated this could be done, but urged the Council to continue this meeting to Thursday, September 16, 1971. Special meeting called It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl that action on a reso- lution be postponed and a special meeting be called for Thursday, September 16, 1971, at 7 P.M. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, t o-wit ! AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl~ Hamilton No¢~; Councilmen Scott~ Hobel Absent: None Mr. Edwin Mace, 3855 Alta Loma Mr. Mace, Sweetwater Valley Planning Com- Drive, Bonita mittee, stated they have $106~575 majority protests. Roland DeFere, Attorney-at-law, Mr. DeFere declared he was not representing Bonita anyone in this matter. PUBLIC HEARING - AFPEAL OF TWO Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat CONDITIONS IFiPOSED BY THE PLANNING noting the location of the proposed bar. He COMMISSION IN GRANTING APPROVAL OF explainad that the Planning Cor~i~sion granted A CONDITIONAL USE PEP~MIT FOR PROPERTY approval of tho bar as a uso incidental to the AT 1459 and 1463 MELROSE AVENUE serving of food but imposed conditions that there be no pool tables or other games oper- ated in conjunction with this facility and that the hours of operation be limited to 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. The applicants are appeal- ing these two conditions. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. -2- Mr. Kenneth Stevenson, Mr. Stevenson explained the type of estab- Co-owner of Establishment lishment they are proposing. They are requesting permission to put in two pool tables which will be in a separate room, off the dining area. Mr. Stevenson noted that a similar establishment on Hilltop and Naples is permitted to stay open until 2 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. They are also requesting permission to stay open during these hours~ Mr. Kenneth Norton, 1456 Mr. Norton objected to the proposed estab- Nolan Court lishment because of (1) the noise; and (2) the type of establishment being located so close to his home. He questioned the law or ordinance which states that this type of establishment cannot be located within one- quarter mile of a school. City Attorney Lindberg explained that this was a State law enforced by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bureau. Public hearing closed There being no further comments either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion The Council discussed having a bar as a per- mitted use in the C-N zone. Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the appeal be denied. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None C-N zone referred to Planning It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Cormnission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the matter of bars in the C-N zone be referred to the Planning Con~nissiou for clarification. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Councilman Scott stated he was abstaining TO EXTEND MORATORIUM TO ADDITIONAL due to possible conflict of interest. PROPERTIES IN CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat noting the area considered for the moratorium. The property includes all of the land located between Interstate 5 and the westerly boundary of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right-of-way, extending from the Chula Vista City limits on the north to the north line of "G" Street on the south. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mr. Pike Hodge~ 89 Country Club Mr. Hodge stated he is the owner of property Drive, Chula Vista at 324 West Bay Boulevard. He has just ree~mr~ly purchased the property and has plans to develop it. He is opposed to the moratorium because every day it is left un- developed~ he must still pay the taxes on it and the interest on the loan. -3- Wayne Grissell, Chula Vista Mr. Grissell stated he is representing Harding C. Campbell, who owns the property on the corner of '~" Street and West Bay Boulevard. The original moratorium did not include Mr. Campbell's property. Mr. Gris- sell stated for the record that he is under contract to Mr. Campbell for the development of the property and Mr. Campbell is under obligation to him. Re is opposing the ex- pansion of the moratorium area. Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Dr. Glenn stated that the Con~ission supports Environmental Control Cormnission the moratorium. They are interested in non- commercial activities in this area. Denby Jackson, 3201 San Carlos Mr. Jackson stated that he and his brother Drive, Spring Valley operate a wrecking business at 350 Bay Boule- vard which is included in the expansion of the moratorium area. He feels that if the moratorium is set to consider other uses other than commercial in this area, it would deprive them of their business and income for the City. Public hearing closed There being no further coranents either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Councilman Hyde's co~nents Councilman Hyde felt the points brought out in the testimonies tonight were good ones, and would urge the Planning staff to use every persuasion to get the consultants to meet their deadline on the study. RESOLUTION NO. 6198 - BXTENDING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of MORATORIUM TOADDITIONAL PROPERTIES the text was waived by unanimous consent, IN CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat PREZONING FOR 1.34 ACRES BETWEEN noting the location of the property as ORANGE AVENUE AND BETHUNE WAY~ AND between Orange Avenue and Bathune Way and be- BEI~EEN BANNER AND ALBANY AVENUES tween Banner and Albany Avenues. The prop- erty comprises 1.34 acres, and prezoning to R-1 is recon~nended. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Public hearing closed There being no cormnents either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1362 - PKEZONING 1.34 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ACRES BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND ordinance be placed on its first reading BETHUNE WAY, AND BETWEEN BANNER AND and that reading of the text be waived by ALBANY AVENUES - FIRST READING unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton: Hyde Noes: None Absent: None LEGISLATIVE REPORT At the meeting of September 7~ 1971~ the City Council approved the report of the Legislative Committee and directed that the following resolutions be brought back for Council action: -4- RESOLUTION NO. 6199 - OPPOSING AB2622 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR of the text was waived by unanimous con- PLANNING AND ZONING HEARINGS sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6200 - OPPOSING AB2294 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PERTAINING TO LIMITATION OF LOCAL of the text was waived by unanimous con- CONTROL ON MOBILEHOMES sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6201 - OPPOSING AB1098 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PERTAINING TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT of the text was waived by unanimous con- BENEFITS FOR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6202 - OPPOSING AB844 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING of the text was waived by unanimous con- FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6203 - OPPOSING SB1083 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading REQUIRING CITIES TO PROVIDE FREE of the text was waived by unanimous con- BICYCLE PARKING sent~ passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit; AYES: Gouncilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF City Attorney Lindberg asked for one week's INTENTION TO ESTABLISH DOWNTOWN postponement of this matter. The district IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT boundaries have been modified and the date for the public hearing will be set for October 12, 1971. Continued for one week It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the matter be continued for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 6204 - AUTHORIZING The contract for the Civic Center remodel- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE ing was granted by Resolution No. 6166 on CHANGE ORDERS FOR CIVIC CENTER August 17, 1971. As work progresses, con- REMODELING ditions develop which are not covered by the plans or are covered but should be changed to carry out the concept of the project. -5- It is requested that the City Council auth- orize the Director of Public Works to sign change orders in behalf of the City subject to certain conditions which is basically that (1) all change orders must be processed according to the specifications; (2) basic requirement that the change order does not alter the scope of the project. Condition added Councilman Egdahl agreed with the resolu- tion with the condition that all change orders be reported as a matter of course to the City Council at a subsequent meeting. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, with the in- clusion of the condition, 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. 6205 - AUTHORIZING On August 17, 1971, the City Council DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE approved the award of contract for the ten- CHANGE ORDERS FOR TENNIS COURTS AT nis courts at Southwestern College by Reso- SOUTHWESTEkN COT3~GE lution No. 6167. As work progresses, con- ditions develop which are not covered by the plans or are covered but should be changed to carry out the concept of the project. It is requested that the Council authorize the processing of change orders subject to basically the following conditions: (1) all change orders must be processed according to the specifications; (2) basic requirement that the change order does not altar the scope of the project. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl with the con- dition that all change orders be reported to the City Council, as a matter of course, at a subsequent meeting, 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: Hone RESOIu~TION NO. 6206 - APPROVING On April 25, 1967, by Resolution No. 4385, TERMINATION OF USE AGREEMENT FOR the City Council approved an agreement be- "F" STIREET P~kILROAD BRIDGE tween the City and San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company for the use of the "F" Street railroad bridge for vehicular traffic. Item 10 provides for termination of the agreement by either party, giving 30 days written notice. In view of the fact that the railroad bridge has been removed through the State Division of Highways' widening project for Interstate 5 Freeway~ it is agreed that the agreement should be terminated. -6- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None KESOLUTION NO. 6207 - APPROVING Mr. Joseph Rindone, Jr., Superintendent of EXCESS DRIVEWAY WIDTH AT BONITA the Sweetwater Union High School District, VISTA HIGH SCHOOL has requested authorization to construct an alley-type driveway in excess of the limitations imposed by Section 27.408 of Ordinance No. 1205 at Bonita Vista High School. The width requested is 80 feet curb opening which will provide adequate roam for safe school bus turning mOVements exiting the driveway. The Division of Engineering recon~ends approval with the provision that this alley- type driveway will serve only as an EXIT from the school site. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6208 - CHANGING A study by the Public Works Department has NAME OF A PORTION OF ACACIA AVENUE determined that the County portion of Acacia TO RUTGERS AVENUE Avenue should terminate at the extension of "H" Street several hundred feet westerly of existing Acacia Avenue within the City limits. Because ~he County portion of Acacia Avenue will not align with the City portion, it is recommended that the name of Acacia Avenue within the City be changed to Rutsers Avenue. Resolution offered Offered by Gouncilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6209 - ACCEPTING BIDS Two bids were received for the installation AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLA- of traffic signals at Fifth Avenue and "L" TION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FIFTH Street. It is reeotmuended that the Council AVENUE AND "L" STREET accept the bids and award the contract to the Perry Electric Company in the amount of $10,300. 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 -7- RESOLUTION NO. 6210 - A_MENDING Director of Public Works Cole referred to RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL his report to the Council in which he stated DIGITAL CONTROLLER FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS that they are presently designing a traffic signal installation at the intersection of East "L" Street, Telegraph Canyon Road and Nacion Avenue. The Automatic Signal Divi- sion was contacted and they have agreed to furnish a controller similar to the three that are presently on order at the price stated in their original bid ($13,503). It is recommended that Resolution No. 6039 be amended to include the purchase of this fourth controller. The equipment will be installed on Gas Tax Project No. 150-2 and finance by 2107 Gas Tax funds. 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, Kgdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6211 - APPROPRIATING The contract awarded to Perry Electric on FUNDS FOR ~MOVAL OF TRAFFIC ISLAND September 7, 1971, for the installation of ON BROADWAY BE~-EEN "H" AND "I" a signal system for the intersection of STREETS Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane in the amount of $8,300 included the removal of the crosswalk and all appurtenant facil- ities located on Broadway between "H" and "I" Streets. The cost of this work is $1,600 and it will be necessary to appro- priate the cost of this work from the un- appropriated surplus of the General Fund. Council discussion The Council held a discussion as to the f~asibility of removing the island and the crosswalk at this location. Mr. Bill Robens, Assistant Director of Pub- lic Works~ cormmented that it was the staff's position that everything should be removed at this location to make it a safe condition, rather than just leaving in a crosswalk and flashing yellow sign. 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, Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: RESOLUTION~ NO. 6212 - AUTHORIZING City Attorney Lindberg explained the pro- CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGES TO visions of the present agreement which PREMISES OF RESTAURANT AND BAR - states that modifications or additions to CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE the facility must have prior approval of the City° This resolution would authorize the City Manager to approve those changes or modifications other than those that need an appropriation of funds to accomplish it. -8- City Manager's cormments Mr. Thomson indicated he would ask the Director of Planning, Chief of Building and Housing and City Engineer to review the modifications, as a means of expediting these projects. Capital Improvement Program In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Mr. Thomson stated there is no Capital Improve- ment Program with Mr. Agee, the lessee. Councilman Hobel felt a program should be set up so that the Council can be aware of the improvements as they are made. Mayor Hamilton asked that a half-year status report be submitted as to where the lessee stands with his renderings and proposed improvements. 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 PAINTING LIMIT LINES ON CURBS AT The Parking Place Cormnission is recommend- BUS STOPS - PARKING PLACE COMMISSION lng that the City Council request the San Diego Transit Corporation to paint white limit lines on curbs at existing bus stops. These lines are to be used by their bus drivers as guidelines for loading and un- loading of passengers, resulting in the elimination of traffic and pedestrian block- ages. In his report to the Council, City Manager Thomson explained that the Traffic Engineer and a representative of San Diego Transit have requested an opportunity to meet with the Parking Ftace Commission to resolve this matter. Action deferred It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that action on this item be deferred pending this meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1360 - AMENDING CITY It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ordinance be placed on its second reading OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS FROM and that reading of the text be waived by CITY OF CHULA VISTA - SECOND READING unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed AND ADOPTION and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl~ Scott Noes: Nome Absent: None ORBINANCE NO. 1361 - DELETING It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ADVERTISING SIGNS OR STRUCTURES ordinance be placed on its second reading AND BILI~OARDS AS A PERMITTED USE - 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 Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None -9- REPORT ON EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO City Manager Thomson referred to the writ- GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT ten report submitted to the City Council in which he delineated the emergency and non-emergency items. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City compensate the lessee for the amount recommended by the staff: $419.66 as indicated by paragraph C-1 (Parking lot lighting electrical modifications). Councilman Scott suggested that rather than compensation, it be made as a deferral on the rent. Motion modified Councilman Hobel stated he would change his motion to state it can be either direct compensation or credited toward the lease -- the option would be up to the lessee. Coun- cilman Egdahl agreed to the second. REPORT ON AZTEC BUS LINES ADVERTISING City Manager Thomson reported on the dis- cussions held with the STAR-NEWS expertise in advertising. He submitted an agreement from the STAR-NEWS whereby they would pro- vide for 1,000 inches of space for a period ending June 1972 for $2,800. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a resolution be prepared approving the concept of the sketch submitted by the City Manager which would provide for an adver- tising contract with the STAR-NEWS for the period indicated (June 1972) foz the sum of $2,800 plus tax. Council agenda item It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that sometime in the near future Aztec Bus Lines be put on a Council agenda to discuss what they are doing in community services. CITY WORK FORCE COST ON FIESTA City Manager Thomson referred to the writ- ten report submitted to the Council in which he stated that the usa of City forces, equipment and materials carries a cost value of $1,288.75 and direct cost amount to $800. The amount of $2,200 has been provided in the current budget for the Chula Vista Jay- cees for other Fiesta expenses. Mr. Thomson requested that the direct cost be brought back in the form of a resolution and this be taken out of the Cormnunity Pro- motion budget. Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back delineat- ing the direct cost for the Fiesta de la Luna. This cost to be taken out of the Community Promotion budget. -10- REPORT ON CITY FLOAT Mrs. Phyllis Foster, representing the Tourist and Convention Bureau, submitted two renderings to the Council depicting a City float. The first one with the theme, "Hang Your Hat in Chula Vista", would cost $1,940 to be constructed by a professional. The City can rent this one for $1,000 for a 12-month period. The second float depicts two animated figures and would cost $2,850, or rent for one year at a cost of $1,200. Three years would be the lead time needed for construction of the float. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for recormnendation, and also the cost borne by the City in the past six years for the City float° Mayor Hamilton asked that this information be given to the Council at the special meet- ing to be held Thursday, September 16, 1971. Niek Slijk, Executive Manager, Mr. Slijk discussed the cost involved for Chamber of Commerce the float which the 20/30 Club spent last year. He asked that the report to be sub- mitted Thursday would include the advisa- bility of having afloat at all. He dis- cussed the history of the float for the past six years, indicating it was all done on a volunteer basis, and to give it now to a professional would be taking away the com- munity spirit. SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS Mayor Hamilton reported that Mr. Boney is still the Supervisor for Chula Vista. Plan 13 was not adopted at this time at the re- quest of Supervisor Walsh since he wanted more time to study this before it was brought REPORT ON REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF Assistant Director of Public Works Roberts COMMERCE THAT SECOND P~ILROAD TRACK reported that the cost for relocating this NORTH OF "E" STREET BE MOVED SOUTH track would be $2,600. Mr. Harroll of OF "E" STREET - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC the San Diego and Eastern Railroad stated WORKS the cost would have to be borne by the City. Nick Slijk, Chamber of Co~mnerce Fir. Slijk explained that this came about since the work is now being done on that railroad, and he fails to see why the City should have to bear the entire cost. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott~ ~econded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff to see if the Division of Highways, State of California would do part of this work for the City at the time of construction. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Mayor Hamilton noted the League dinner DINNER MEETING meeting to be held Thursday, September 16, at Lake San Marcos. However, because of the special meeting to be held by this Council on that date, he would not check for reservations. -11- FIESTA LUNCHEON Mayor Hamilton asked if the Council was still willing to have a luncheon during the Fiesta de la Luna, as indicated at budget time. tt can be held on October 20, and the South Bay Historical Society would make all the arrangements. Councilman Scott remarked that this was to be a Co~mnunity Recognition luncheon. He felt the staff should make these prepara- tions and not the Historical Society. Mayor Hamilton asked the Council to clear the date of October 20 on their calendars. If this date is not appropriate, another date will be set. YOUTH MEETING - LEAGUE CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton discussed Youth Commission Day at the League Conference to be held in San Francisco on September 26. He suggested it might be appropriate to send two members of the Youth Commission to this meeting. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back for the next meeting appropriating the funds to send two Youth Commission members to this seminar. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from City of Oceanside - The City of Oceanside is asking Council Support of opposition to proposed support of their resolution which authorizes rate increase of San Diego Gas their City personnel to appear and oppose a and Electric Company San Diego Gas and Electric Company proposed rate increase before thc Public Utilities Cormnission. City Manager's comments Mr. Thomson stated his staff is looking into this in order to develop a recommenda- tion for Council's position on this matter. Action deferred Mayor Hamilton stated the Council defers action on this until a later date, pending this report. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Ruben Romero, 1358 Tradewind Avenue, Ruben Romero Imperial Beach, has filed a claim for veri- fied damages in the amount of $25,000. Mr. Romero claims he was illegally and falsely arrested, jailed and prosecuted on May 18, 1971, at 7:30 P.M. The incident occurred at the corner of Vance Street and Broadway and the Chula Vista Police Station. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Richard F. McIntire, 583 Flower Street, Richard F. McIntire Chula Vista, has filed a claim for verified damages in the amount of $25,000. Mr. Mc~ Intire claims he was illegally and falsely arrested, jailed and prosecuted. The inci- dent occurred on May 18, 1971, 7:30 P.M., at the corner of Vance Street and Broadway and at the Chula Vista Police Station. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. -12- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: (continued) R~quest for financial support of Mrs. Ione Minogue, President, stated they position of historian for South are requesting Council consideration for Bay cities - South Bay Historical the creation of a position of historian for Society, Inc. the South Bay Cities. The Federal program would pay 90% of the salary cost and the three cities involved (Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach) would pay $1,000 each~ assuming the salary was set at $10,000. The South Bay Historical Society offers to provide direction and supervision of this historian. They are requesting Council action on their request for $1,000. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this be referred to the staff for a report. ORAL COP~UNICATIONS: Petition submitted Mr. Jack Cummings, 342 "F" Street, submitted an additional petition to the one he filed last meeting protesting the location of "Our House" on "F" Street between Garrett and Fourth Avenues. Tom Money, Chula Vista Jaycees Mr. Money stated the Jaycees are proposing a bicycle race on Sunday, October 17, 1971, in connection with the Fiesta de la Luna. The route would include starting from the Library parking lot~ then going south on Fourth Avenue to "t" Street, east on "L" to Telegraph Canyon Road, Telegraph Canyon Road to Otay Lakes Road, Otay Lakes Road to Bonita Road, west on Bonita Road to Garrett Avenue and then to the Fiesta grounds. The route would be 14 miles long. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval be given if this can be worked out with the staff and the Police Department. Kathryn Moore, South Bay Mrs. Moore read a letter to the Council in Planning Co~ittee which the South Bay Planning Committee felt that Mr. Eugene York should have been given an opportunity to present his testimony, at the last Council meeting, regarding the Park Dedication Ordinance. They feel the fees should be regulated on the basis of the number of people who will occupy the new dwellings, and that a proportion of the money be set aside from the general taxes for the purchase of park and school sites. Councilman Scott reminded Mrs. Moore that the public hearing was continued on this matters and everyone will be given an opportunity to hear the staff's evaluation on this. Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman~ Dr. Glenn referred to the meeting which Environmental Control Cormnission was held by the House Foreign Affairs Sub- committee on September 16, on Representative Lionel Van Deerltn's bill to increase fed- eral support for the proposed TiaJuana River -13- Flood Control Channel. They concluded that this Flood Control Channel for TiaJuana was perhaps necessary but an extensive Flood Control Channel, as proposed by the Army Corps of Engineers, was unnecessary and would lead to further environmental deter- ioration. His Con~nission would like to send a tele- gram to this group holding the hearing op- posing the additional appropriations. Motion to send telegram It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the telegram be sent from the City Council stating that before any appropria- tion is made, they take into consideration the environmental impact it would have on the surrounding area. Suggestion for wording Dr. Glenn asked that the telegram be worded to the effect that "no more money be appro- priated other than what is necessary to pro- tect the City of Tijuana, and that perhaps consideration should be given to making the appropriation contingent upon Tiajuana co- operating in environmental affairs". Councilman Hobel felt the second element would have an adverse effect. He suggested the telegram state that the Council is send- ing this on the advice and reconmendation of the Environmental Control Commission. Gersten development Dr. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Environmental Control Commission, discussed the proposal sent to the County for an Environmental study. He said he met with Mr. Small of this Ford Foundation grant, and found out that most of the funds were already spoken for. M_r. Small suggested that perhaps the developer could put up a large portion of the cost for this study. City Manager Thomson noted the information he submitted to this agency, and remarked that he would contact Mr. Small about this. Report back to Council Councilman Scott asked that the City Manager report back to the Council at the meeting to be held Thursday, September 16, 1971. Herb Latham, Friends of Library Mr. Latham cormnented on the Friends of the Library participating in the Fiesta de la Luna. He is requesting to have a cut made on the new proposed Library so that cards could be printed up. Mayor Hamilton referred this matter to the City Manager. He suggested the idea of the new Library be considered along with the other ideas for the City float. Disabled American Veterans Mr. Latham stated he was appointed Chief of Staff for the State of California for the Disabled American Veterans. If requested by the Council, his group could, perhaps, help out on this proposed bicycle race to be held during the Fiesta. Assistance requested Mayor Hamilton requested that this organi- zation assist the City in this bicycle race. -14- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (continued) Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive Mrs. Moore stated that the South Bay Plan- ning Cormnittee is sponsoring a trip through the transportation center at Rohr on Thurs- day, the 16tho There is still room for people to attend. William Wappes, Chairman, Mr. Wappes reported that the Safety Co,mis- Safety Commission sion will be sending Council a recommenda- tion this week regarding item No. 22 -- bus stops. Executive Session discussion City Attorney Lindberg explained that during Executive Session the Council asked for clarification from a member of the Environ- mental Control Commission as to the reasons for Council reluctance on items proposed by that Cormnission. Mr. Robert Hastings has made serious charges that the Council did mot follow recormnendations because they sought contributions from campaigns from those persons who are, perhaps, enemies of the environmentD Motion made Councilman Scott reported that a motion was made that either Mr. Hastings substan- tiate those charges or give some basis for them or make an apology to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 1971, at 7 P.M. -15-