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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/08/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF T~IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 3, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council 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: Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Deputy City Attorney Blick, Director of Public Works Cole, Senior Planner Williams, Associate Planner Lee, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Chief of Building and Housing Grady 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of July 21, 27 and 28, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COP~4ISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mro Jose Viesca, member of the International Friendship Com- mission, as guest Commissioner for this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Director of Public Works Cole submitted a TO VACATE A PORTION OF "I" STREET plat explaining that on March 2, 1970, Rohr FROM I-5 FREEWAY TO THE CORONADO Corporation submitted a request for the rata- BRANCH RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, WALNUT tion of a portion of these streets; however, AVENUE SOUTH OF "H" STREET AND AI3~Y because of conflict with construction sched- SOUTH OF "H" STREET uling of the State Division of Highways' widening program for I-5 Freeway, it be held in abeyance. Rohr Corporation has now re- quested the City proceed with their request. The reason for the proposed street vacations is to provide better security control for their plant facilities. The staff is recom- mending approval. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. ~. J. Roth, Staff Attorney, Mr. Roth stated that the streets surrounding Rohr Corporation the areas in question are owned by Rohr. All three of the areas are utilized only by Robt. Plans are underway by Rohr for improve- ments to the perimeter of its plant area. Public hearing closed There being no further cormaents, either for or against~ the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6151 - VACATING A Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of PORTION OF "I" STREET FROM I-5 the text was waived by unanimous consent, FREEWAY TO THE CORONADO BRANCH passed and adopted by the following vote, RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, WALNUT to-wit: AVENUE SOUTH OF "H" STREET AND AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, ALLEY SOUTH OF "H" STREET Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF PLANNING Mr. Norman Williams, Senior Planner, sub- COMMISSION ACTION REGARDING ONE mitred a plat explaining that on June 28, CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL 1971, the Planning Commission approved a USE PERMIT GRANTED TO GULF OIL C(YMPANY conditional use permit for Gulf Oil Company FOR INSTALLING SELF-CONTAINED AUTO- for the installation of a self-contained car MATIC GAR WASH EQUIPMENT ON PROPERTY wash. One condition of approval which the AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BROADWAY applicant is appealing states "the existing AND "H" STREET three curb cuts along the "H" Street frontage shall be redesigned resulting in two curb cuts in accordance with specifications deter- mined by the Director of Public Works". The applicant contends that a hardship would be created by reducing the number of curb cuts from three to two because access to this facility would be less than the patrons of this site have come to expect. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing opened. Clyde Carpenter, Consulting Engineer, Mr. Carpenter spoke of the need to retain 292 North Wilshire, Anaheim, the three curb cuts, noting the westerly California curb cut was an ingress, egress easement put there by the Jack-in-the-Box restaurant and used almost exclusively by them. Traffic pattern discussed The Council held a general discussion of the traffic pattern that would be generated by this use, the general layout of the islands, and any safety hazard that may be involved. Mr. A1 Gordon, Marketing Mr. Gordon stated it would be more beneficial Representative for Gulf Oil, to traffic and safety to keep the three curb South Bay Area cuts. He added that the three curb cuts have been in existence for some time, and have never created any problems. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to approve appeal It was moved by Councilman Scott: seconded by Councilman Hyde that the appeal be granted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Councilman Egdahl eormnented that a dangerous situation exists where you have these curb cuts especially at a busy intersection; he feels there is a need for only two curb cuts. ORDINANCE NO. 1356 - AMENDING This ordinance is the result of several CERTAIN SECTIONS AND/OR PORTION OF public hearings conducted by the Council to SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING consider certain amendments to the Zoning ORDINANCE - FIRST READING Ordinance. R-3-T zone questioned Councilman Hyde questioned the 2,000 square- foot building site requirement. Mr. Kenneth Lee~ Associate Planner Mr. Lee explained that this was designed primarily for townhouses that would utilize the smaller lots~ having narrow frontages. -2- Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6152 - APPROPRIATING This resolution appropriates the sum of $700 FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERS OF to cover expenses needed for members of this INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION Commission to attend the Sister Cities Con- TO ATTEND OXNARD CONFERENCE ference to be held at Oxnard, on August 12, 13, and 14, 1971. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6153 - APPROPRIATING This resolution provides the sum of $600 to FUNDS TO ASSIST SAN DIEGO YOUTH help defray expenses of six members from SYMPHONY Chula Vista who will perform with the Youth Symphony in Costa Rice next month. Speaking against request Councilman Scott noted the numerous requests received by the Council similar to this one, many of which were turned down. He remarked that this was a worthy cause~ but that it did not directly benefit the citizens of Chula Vista and money should not be expended for it. Councilman Hyde agreed indicating that a Council policy should be established which would set up certain guidelines for this type of request. 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 Noes. Absent: None Motion for Council policy It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the staff prepare a recommended Council policy on the appropriation of City funds for private and/or public organizations. Council- mmm Hyde cormnented that he has a copy of the policy adopted by San Diego which he will give to the staff. RESOLUTION NO. 6154 - APPROVING By this resolution, the use of Cameo Type C STANDARDS FOR STREET NAME SIGNS reflectorized porcelite signs are approved AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE THEREFOR (aluminam box l"x9"x variable lengths from 24" to 48" to accommodate street names, and have white letters on blue background with a white border) for all street name signs throughout the City. -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. 6155 - SUPPORTING AB 1032 provides for the required dedication AB 1032 RELATIVE TO SCHOOL SITE or fees in lieu thereof for necessary school DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS sites in new subdivisions similar to the existing requirement for dedication or fees for park and recreation facilities. 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. 6156 - APPROVING Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, PROPOSED FEDERAL AID URBAN STREET submitted a street map. He explained that SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR THE SAN DIEGO the Federal Highway Act of 1970 directs that METROPOLITAN AREA a Federal Aid Urban System be established for the San Diego Metropolitan area, which is to lay the groundwork for providing a method whereby Federal monies can be used on highway routes selected by appropriate local officials. Mr. Lawrence Wherry, State Mr. Wherry explained the systems utilized up Division of Highways to this point. He added that there are two additional requirements of the Federal Aid Urban System: (1) that it be included in an urban area as established by the Bureau of Census; (2) the streets in the urbanized system had to be classified in the functional study which was conducted over the last two years here. 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: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6157 - APPROVII~G It is being proposed that the system of re- RECOMMENDATION OF CITY ENGINEER payment for the Telegraph Canyon Trunk Sewer RECAP, DING AMENDED METHOD OF REPAY- be modified so as to require payment more MENT FOR THE COST OF TELEGRAPH nearly in proportion to benefit received. CANYON TRUNK SEWER Under this system, simple 47° interest will be charged on an annual basis instead of the five-year incremental system now specified. 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 -4- RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried OF T~IE RICE CANYON TRUNK SEWER that this item be held over for one week, based on the request of the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 6158 - APPROVING The Council referred to a written report AGREEMENT FOR RADIO BASE STATION AT submitted by Director of Public Works Cole 827~ WILER DRIVE in which he explained that the present radio base stations for the Police and Fire Depart- ments are located at Greg Rogers Park; how- ever, they operate on frequencies that are very close together which cause interference during the transmissions. A new site has been selected which is owned by California- American Water Company (827% Wiler Drive). They have agreed to the construction of a new radio base station antenna on this prop- erty. The Planning Cormnission has approved a conditional use permit for the construction of this tower. 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. 6159 - APPROVING Park Hill Mnited Methodist Church has signed UNCONTROTJRD EMBANKMENT AGREEMENT a Maintenance Agreement for Land Development FOR 545 EAST NAPLES STREET involving uncontrolled embankment. The agreement states that the fill area shall be designated as an uncontrolled embankment; the agreement also stipulates that the fill area is not eligible for building construc- tion without a special soils analysis and foundation design. 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. 6160 - REAFFIRMING This resolution reaffirms City Council's COUNCIL'S SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPT support of the concept of this establishment. OF "OUR HOUSE" 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 RECOMMENDATION FROM HUMAN RELATIONS Mrs. Sharon Reid, member of the Hi, nan Rela- COMMISSION THAT THE COUNCIL LEND ITS tions Cormnission, discussed the request. She OFFICES IN ARRANGING MEETINGS BETWEEN stated they held a meeting to which they in- THE FARM WORKS AND THE GROWERS AT THE vited both the farm workers and the growers, BARGAINING TABLE but that only the farm workers showed up. After hearing all testimony, the Commission felt that an impasse has been reached, and -5- someone needs to step in and urge both parties to go back to the bargaining table. Sam Blick, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Blick discussed the legal aspects of the request~ stating there are no legal problems involved if the Council wishes to encourage settlement of the dispute. He would, however, advise the Council against getting involved in this. Motion to take no action It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that, due to the advice of the City Attorney, and due to the fact that the area is outside the Chula Vista jurisdiction, that no action be taken on the request. RECOMMENDATION FROM SAFETY Mayor Hamilton read the recommendations of COI~{ISSION ON REMOVAL OF WALLS AT the Safety Conxaission regarding the removal FOURTH AVENUE AND CENTER STREET of walls at this site: (1) Place a 6-foot chain link fence around the southeast corner to be used as a guard rail. (2) Remove the two large loose pieces of concrete on the east wall. (3) Fill in the 3-foot diameter manhole in the interior. (4) Remove trash and loose concrete from exterior and interior. (5) Cut off rods and building bolts on the walls and on the floors. (6) Seal the vault door. Annual cleanup Councilman Hobel suggested incorporating a condition whereby there would be an annual cleanup of the premises. Eugene Grady, Chief of Building Mr. Grady noted the ordinance presently and Housing Inspection enforced by the Fire Department pertaining to vacant lots. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report of the Safety Cormnission be accepted. First amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the motion be amended to include imposing a two-week dead- line, or by the first of September, for this work to be completed. Second amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the vault be removed completely. Mr. Grady noted that this condition would take more than two weeks to complete due to the 3-foot thickness of the walls. He re- ported that the Safety Commission stipulated that the vault door be sealed with metal and welded. This was not stated in the letter to the Council, but is reflected in the min- utes of the Safety Cormnission's meeting. Second amendment rescinded Councilman Hobel rescinded his second amend- ment and Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Second amendment modified It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the vault door be plate welded. First amendment carries The motion for the first amendment (two-week time limit) carried unanimously. Motion carries The motion to accept the Safety Commission's report carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1346 - PREZONING It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this PROPERTY ON NORTH SIDE OF TELEGRAPH ordinance be placed on its second reading CANYON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 960 FEET and that reading of the text be waived by EAST OF CREST DRIVE TO R-1 and C-C-P unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1354 - ESTABLISHING It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF MOTOR- ordinance be placed on its second reading CYCLES - 6ECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None REPORT RElATiVE TO SUMMER DANCES - The Council referred to the report submitted DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION by William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, in which he discussed the costs involved to conduct a teen dance. It would be his suggestion that a $1.00 fee be charged to offset the new cost of the dance% which would be approximately $500. Mr. Jasinek explained that this amount is approximately $200 more than it was two years ago. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON GRADE CROSSING PROBLEMS - The Council referred to the report submitted DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS by Director of Public Works Cole concerning the request of the Streets and Highways Com- mittee of the Chamber of Commerce that modern signalization be installed in accordance with current day vehicular traffic and that the possibility of depressing the railroad track be considered so access to Chula Vista would not be over at-grade railroad crossings. Mr. Cole remarked that the cost of this construc- tion was found to be prohibitive and was, therefore, abandoned. The request to move the railroad track to the west side of I-5 would require a major change in the construction now underway, and funding could not be arranged prior to completion of this project. Mr. Cole added that modern protective devices, including gates, will be placed at each of the railroad crossings on entrances to the City. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. -7- REPORT ON REPLACING STREET SURFACING The Council referred to the written report FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND submitted by Lane Cole, Director of Public FACILITIES - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Works, in which he cited Section 12-09 of the Standard Specifications which requires that immediately after backfilling the trench, the contractor will place a tempo- rary surfacing on the patch. The permanent patch includes in-kind replacement, includ- ing the option of utilizing a concrete base covered by l~-inch thickness of asphaltic Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON REDISTRICTING City Clerk Fulasz referred to the reports SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS submitted to the Council on July 2 and 26, in which she reported on the meetings held with the Registrar of Voters and the Board of Supervisors. A meeting is to be held with the Civic and Chamber officials of the South Bay ~ities on Thursday, August 5, to discuss the proposals. M-rs. Fulasz asked that a letter or resolution be submitted to the Board of Supervisors expressing this Council's views~ before the scheduled meeting of August 19, 1971. Council discussion Mayor Hamilton noted a letter received from Mr. Boney on July 17, 1970, in which he stated he 'Would be happy to serve either in the East County or South County districts ..." Councilman Scott stated that the question is: is it more important for National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and South San Diego to be in one district, or is it more important for this city to keep our district number and disenfranchise the citizens for two years, and have Supervisor Bear represent 75% of the people who did not vote for him. Mayor Hamilton remarked that he would like to see National City combined with Chula Vista to form a South Bay District; and be- cause 75% of that area has an opportunity to vote for a new Supervisor~this coming Spring, Chula Vista should not accept a change in the districts. RESOLUTION NO. 6161 - SUPPORTING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded PLAN NO. 7 WITH NO CHANGE IN by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried DISTRICT NUMBER that a resolution be sent out iranediately to the other cities telling them of this City's problem concerning the district num- bers, and asking their support of Plan 7 if the district numbers are changed. Councilman Hyde indicated this was the stand for the Mayor to take at the meeting to be held on Thursday, August 5. RESIGNATION OF DELWYN BROOKS, Mayor Hamilton noted the letter of resig- INTEREATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION nation submitted by Delwyn Brooks from this Co~nission. Motion to accept with regret It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter sent to Mr. Brooks commending him on his service to this Commission. -8- EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, for personnel reasons, after "Oral Communi- cations''. IRAPUATO DIGNATARIES TO VISIT CITY Mayor Hamilton declared that on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the Mayor of Irapuato and other dignataries will be visiting this City. He asked the Council to leave their calendars open for Monday and Wednesday evenings of next week. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - Councilman Scott discussed the action the EL RANCHO DEL REY Council took last week in approving Phase I of this development plan. He was particularly concerned with the open space on the plan that was under private ownership, and which Mr. Pasquale stated his company could not acquire. Since that time, Councilman Scott added, he found that this property could have been acquired by Otay Land Company, that they did, in fact, back out of escrow because it would not have been financially beneficial for thom. Planning Cormnission condition Mr. Williams stated that the Planning Commis- of tentative map sion approved this tentative map last night. One condition imposed by the City Attorney was that the developer should understand and agree that in lieu fees for parks and open space, in accordance with the ordinance pres- ently under consideration and may be adopted, be imposed as a condition of the final map. MORATORIUM ON R-3 DEVELOPI~NT Councilman Scott noted an article p~h~ished in the LOS ANGELES T~4ES whereby two cities have made a study and determined how many people will be in their cities. They have, at this point, put a moratorium on all R-3 development. Mr. Scott cuLm~,ented that two years ago, he discussed the over-building of apartments in this City. He noted the Planned Unit Developments and the densities allowed° Motion to refer to Planning It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Commission and Environmental by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried Control Commission that the Planning Gormmission and the Environ- mental Control Cormnission look into concepts of the studies of these two cities; what density we should have in the City of Chula Vista, or the ultimate population; and is the R-3 and Planned Unit Development concept contributing to a higher density than that intended by the policy of the City Council. GERSTEN DEVELOPMENT Councilman Hobel stated he would like to see a complete overlay of the Otay Land Company development showing just what property is owned by them and which is under private own- erships. Mr. Williams stated that, basically, the only parcels not owned by this Company is that which was discussed at the last meeting. -9- STREET LIGHTS In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, said he would check into the status of this study. VERIFIED CLAIMS Councilman Hobel discussed the amount of claims coming to the Council and suggested setting a standard amount which the Council would deny or accept a claim. Councilman Scott commented that no matter what the amount is, the Council would still have to judge whether or not it is a legita- mate~claim. Deputy City Attorney Blick Mr. Blick explained the procedure whereby these claims are submitted to the insurance company after denial by the Council. COUNCIL CONFERENCE Councilman Hyde moved, seconded by Council- man Egdahl and unanimously carried that a Council conference be set for Monday, August 16, 1971, at 3 P.M. to discuss the following: (1) SANCOG - City's position and review of the legislation. (2) Memo from the Director of Planning con- cerning Town-Councils. Mayor Hamilton remarked that he received a request from the Director of Public Works for a conference to consider the new Subdivision Ordinance and the Telegraph Canyon Road align- ment. Scheduled for Council meeting Mr. Cole ~m~mented that discussion on the new Subdivision Ordinance would take some time, and that discussion on the Telegraph Canyon Road alignment would take approximately 15-20 minutes. Mayor Hamilton directed that the alignment item be placed on the next Council agenda. Invitation to Mr. Bailey, La Mesa Councilman Hobel suggested inviting Mr. George Bailey, Councilman, La Mesa, to the conference to speak on SANCOG, since he is Chairman of CPO and has worked closely on this legislation. EXPENDITURE FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT Councilman Hyde questioned the staff as to any plans for the expenditure of the $100,000 set aside for park development. City Manager Thomson commented that the Director of Parks and Recreation is working on this, and he will have a status report for the Council at the next meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Verified claim for damages - Mr. Ray E. Lockwood, 430 Orange Avenue, has Ray E. Lockwood submitted a verified claim in the amount of $2,502.40. He alleges that on April 26, 1971 at 6:35 P.M., he was returning from the men's room at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Club House, and as he stepped from the stairway to the floor, his feet went out from under him, causing personal injuries. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. -10- FARM-LABOR DISPUTE, Mr. Drew discussed the meeting of the Human Mr. Fred Drew, 1275 Banner Drive Relations Con~nission at which farm workers were present. He said he received an entirely different interpretation than that submitted to the Council by the Commission. Father Saladini wanted this Council to take some action. The area may be outside the City, but produce is bought and sold in this City. Mr. Drew suggested that the City request or strongly urge the parties to meet, officially declaring this City as available to them, and demonstrate this willingness to assist them however, whenever, or wherever they choose to meet, in order to get the show on the road. FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO SAN DIEGO Mr. Drew discussed the action the Council YOUTH SYMPHONY, Mr. Fred Drew, took tonight in approving this request. He 1275 Banner Drive remarked that the six students from Chula Vista playing in this Symphony are doing so willingly and are representing San Diego and not Chula Vista. ANNEXATIONS AND BUILDING Mr. Drew discussed the proposed annexations CONSTRUCTIONS, Mr. Fred Drew, to this City. He~!falt the builders construct- 1275 Banner Drive lng homes just outside the City limits should be put on notice that this is an area proposed for annexation and they should build according to the specifications of Chula Vista. He asked if it wouldn't be appropriate for the State Legislature to establish a law whereby for territories to be annexed to an adjacent city, the builders are required to adhere to the rules of that city. Council reply The Council discussed the City's previous actions in this regard, and the annexation bill proposed by Assemblyman Knox. UNSIGHTLY STRUCTURE ON "E" STREET - Mrs. Moore reported that at the Planning Com- Kathryn Moore~ 1134 Tobias Drive mission meeting the previous evening, the matter of the unsightly structure irmmediately west of Christiets was brought up. She main- tained that the owners are selling all kinds of things, one of which is water beds, and they have home-made signs which are posted all over the establishment. She felt some- thing should be done about this since it is one of the main entrances to the City. TREE IN FRONT OF ROMAN SPA - Mrs. Moore commented that the tree in front Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive of the Roman Spa on Third Avenue has not been replaced. BIKES ON THIRD AVENUE - Mrs. Moore related the unsafe conditions Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive existing on Third Avenue whereby there are so many bicycle riders that it is beginning to become a traffic hazard. She added that the City needs bike trails desperately. COUNTY PLANNING - Mrs° Moore comented that Supervisor Bear Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive promised her there would be planning for the County areas. She plans to pursue this with him until a meeting is set up. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - Mr. York stated he is representing South Bay Eugene York Improvement Association, E1 Cajon, and ques- tioned whether testimony pertaining to the ordinance would be allowed at the Council conference. Mayor Hamilton explained the conference was set so that the Council would get a briefing on the ordinance and then a public hearing would be set within 30 days thereafter at which time he could testify. SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS - Mr. Gelsomini spoke of the proposed Plan Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road as submitted by Supervisor Boney. He re- marked that the changes proposed should not be made at the expense of the citizens of this City. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:40 P.M. and reconvened at 9:45 P.M. Appointment to International It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Friendship Commission by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Mr. Harold Urist be appointed to the International Friendship CormnissiOno ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 1971, at 7 P.M. City Cle~ -12-