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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/06/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 22, 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: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: Councilman Hobel Also present: 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of June 14 and 15, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Miss Carol Tullis, a member of the Youth Commission~ as guest cormnissioner for this evening. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD TO Mayor Hamilton presented Lt. Dowell with a LTo JOHN W. DOWELL, POLICE 20-year pin for his services to the City. DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEARII~G - CITY'S INTENTION At the request of Mr. Robert Kolkey, developer TO ]iMPOSE RULES AND REGULATIONS of Apollo Subdivision, Unit No. 2, Planned GOVERNING THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES Residential Development, a public hearing has ON PRIVATE STREETS AND PARKING AREAS been called to consider imposing rules and LOCATED IN APOLLO SUBDIVISION~ regulations governing the movement of vehicles UNIT NO. 2 as contained in the Traffic Code of the City and the California Vehicle Code pursuant to provisions of Section 19.2402. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing opened. Public hearing closed There being no con~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION NO. 6093 - LMPOSING Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE the text was waived by unanimous consent, MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE passed and adopted by the following vote, STREETS AND PARKING AREAS LOCATED to-wit: IN APOLLO SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 AYES~ Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel PUBLIC HEARING - CITY'S INTENTION Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat TO ANNEX ANGUS THIRD AVENUE explaining that this area contains 9.27 acres ANNEXATION and is located east of Third Avenue, north of Palomar Street and south of Kennedy Street. The property has been prezoned C-C-P and R-3. The Local Agency Formation Con=~ission approved the annexation on May 3, 1971, and the City Planning Commission reco~nends approval. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton declared the public hearing opened. Mrs. Richard Pankhurst, 954 Mrs. Pankhurst stated she was Chairman of Kittywake Lane the Planning and Zoning Co~,ittee of the South Bay area. She alleged that neither the Board of Supervisors nor the Local Agency Formation Co~nission approved this annexation, and Mr. Schmidt (Acting Executive Officer, LAFCO) objected strongly to this annexation. She asked the Council to postpone any action on this matter pending an appeal they have filed with the Board of Supervisors for a 25-year zoning plan for this area. Mrs. Pankhurst declared that by approving this annexation, the City "is depriving us of income". City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg explained that Mr. Schmidt withdrew his objections and LAFCO approved the annexation unanimously. He further explained that the Board of Super- visors is not involved in the approval or disapproval of annexations. Public hearing closed There being no £mt-~he~ ¢omm~m~s, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1340 - APPROVING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ANNEXATION OF ANGUS THIRD AVENUE ordinance be placed on its first reading ANNEXATION - FIRST READING and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel PUBLIC HEARING - gONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat EEZONING FROM P-C TO R-t-5 AND A noting the property in question as 20 acres PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR located west of Brandywine Avenue, north of PROPERTY WEST OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE, Sequoia Street -- Phase II of Brandywine NORTH OF SEQUOIA STREET development. This phase includes a 4.5 acre neighborhood park adjacent to Valle Lindo School. As part of this development, the applicant will grade the proposed park area and dedicate it to the City. The Planning Comm]isston has recof~nended approval of rezoning of this property to R-l-7 and has approved a Planned Unit Devel- opment. The original request was for rezon- lng to R-l-5. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. William Rick, 3557 Kenyon Street, Mr. Rick, engineer for the project, stated San Diego that they concur with the recommendations of the Planning C~mnission. Public hearing closed There being no further con~nents, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Attorney cormments City Attorney Lindberg, in answer to Council- man Hyde's inquiry concerning a Nome Owner's Association to maintain landscaping, stated he is reco~m~ending that the City be a bene- ficial party of interest in the covenants, -2- deeds and restrictions for the Planned Unit Development so that the City will be in a position to impose their will to assure con- tinued maintenance of these areas and obtain open space easements in open areas. Impact on schools Councilman Egdahl asked if any contact has been made with the City School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District in regard to the impact this development would have on the schools. Mr. Warren commented that there are several of these developments in process in the City, and the school districts are studying all of them. In this particular development~ the owners are providing a school site in their overall land use plan; the school has accepted this and intends to acquire it. Russ Richards, AVCO Developers, Mr. Richards answered Councilman Egdahl's 4430 Cass Street, San Diego questions concerning the traffic that would be generated along Sequoia, and the commit- ment made during the approval of the first phase of this development that Brandywine Avenue would be constructed to carry the construction traffic. He remarked that Brandywine Avenue is now being built to Main Street and within two months, it will be paved, one-half width. ORDINANCE NO. 1341 - REZONING 20 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this ACRES WEST OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE, ordinance be placed on its first reading NORTH OF SEQUOIA STREET~ FROM P-C and that reading of the text be waived by TO R-1 - FIRST READING unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6094 - APPROVING Director of Planning Warren submitted the TENTATIVE MAP OF BRANDYWINE tentative map which is located north of SUBDiVISION, UNIT NO. 2 Sequoia Street and west of Brandywine Avenue. The map includes 105 residential lots, 4 open space lots, and one park site lot on a total of 20 acres. The property is zoned P-C; the Planning Commission is recommending a change or zone to R-lo Mr. Warren added that the Planning Cormnission recommends approval of the tentative map sub- ject to eleven conditions. 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~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE NO. 1342 - AI~NDING City Attorney Lindberg referred to the written ORDINANCE NO. 1298 PREZONING THAT report submitted to the Council in which he CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF TELEGRAPH explained that the City has failed to properly CANYON ROAD-OTAY LAKES ROAD TO P-C carry through the procedures as set forth in - FIRST READING Section 33o1311 of the City Code in the con- sideration of the P-C zone as applied to the E1 Rancho del Rey area and the Brandywine area. -3- He stated that Council action in this case should be considered as pro forma and merely a proper memorialization of the intent of the Council as expressed in the adoption of the original ordinances and the effect thereof should be nunc pro tunc, retroactive to the date of effectiveness of the original ordin- 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 unani- mous consent. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6095 - APPROVING Offered by Councilm~n Scott, the reading of THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PIAN FOR the text was waived by unanimous consent, THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY PNEZONED TO passed and adopted by the following vote, THE P-C ZONE, BEING AN AREA NORTH to-wit: OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD BER~EEN AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY [gdahl OF CHULA VISTA AND OTAYLAKES ROAD, Noes: None AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR Absent: Councilman Hobel DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1343 - AMENDING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ORDINANCE NO. 1303 PREZONING THAT ordinance be placed on its first reading and CERTAIN AREA NORTH OF OTAY VALLEY that reading of the text be waived by unani- ROAD, SOUTH OF ORANGE AVENUE mous consent. The motion carried by the fol- EXTENSION AND EAST OF OLEANDER lowing vote, to-wit: AVENUE TO P-C - FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6096 - APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR the text was waived by unanimous consent, THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY PREZONED TO passed and adopted by the following vote, THE P-C ZONE, BEING AN AREA NORTH to-wit: OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD, SOUTH OF ORANGE AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, AVENUE EXTENSION AND EAST OF OLEANDER Egdahl AVENUE, AND PROVIDING REGULATIONS Noes: None FOR DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE Absent: Councilman Hobet SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY FOR This resolution states the intent of the City CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELRESERVATIONS Council of endorsing the idea of the 20% FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS channel space allocation, in concept, for said allocation to be used for educational needs. Councilman Scott felt the resolution was too narrow -- he envisioned a much broader reso- lution that would encompass cormnunity inter- ests, such as Council meetings, Fire and Police Department subjects, and miscellaneous other items. Motion to bring back another It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded resolution by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that another resolution be brought back encompassing the proposed resolution plus community interests. -4- RESOLUTION NO. 6097 - APPROVING On June 6, 1967, the City Council approved RESPONSIBLE LOW BIDDER FOR a cooperative agreement between the Cities CONSTRUCTION OF THIRTIETH STREET of National City, Chula Vista, and the County of San Diego for the improvement of Thirtieth Street. The County is to administer the project to completion. The low bidder for the project is Daley Corporation in the amount of $239,377 and the City's share of the con- struction cost will be $19,868.29 -- $38,100 of Gas Tax f~nds is budgeted for this project. 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6098 - APPROVING This resolution approves an agreement for AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR audit services for the fiscal year 1971-72 in FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 - CARROLL the amount of $3,800. AND BRANTLEY 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, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6099 - ACCEPTING, The Wells Fargo Bank has obtained a permit DEDICATING AND NAMING C01LNER for the construction of a banking facility RADIUS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF at 399 "H" Street and has submitted an exe- "H" STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE outed grant deed describing a 24-foot corner radius for dedication at the northeast corner of "H" Street and Fourth Avenue. By this resolution, the Council accepts the grant deed, dedicates the property for public street purposes and names the dedication "H" STREET. Safety Corznission report Mayor Hamilton asked about the recommendation of the Safety Cormnission made sometime ago to remove the brick wall and landscaping on the northwest corner of this intersection, putting in this same radius in order to improve sight distance. Director of Public Works Lane Cole Mr. Cole explained that the concern of the Safety Cormmission at that time was due to an accident occurring at this intersection. Since then, his department has changed the length of time the lights are on and removed the flashing sequence which, they feel, cor- rected the problem. 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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff bring back a recommendation to the Council concerning the northwest corner of this intersection. -5- RESOLUTION NO. 6100 - ACCEPTING The agreements for the street improvements BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR are with Park Hill United Methodist Church THE IMPROVEMENT OF EAST NAPLES and the Chula Vista City School District. STREET, EAST OF OLEANDER AVENUE The agreements call upon the City to prepare TO THE EAST CITY LIMITS the plans, specifications, bid forms, and the processing of bids for the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and paving. It is recommended that the Council award the contract to A.B.C. Paving, the low bidder, in the amount of $8,996.55 plus authorizing the expenditure of $1,750 for any contingencies which may develop° 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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6101 - ACCEPTING It is recommended that the contract be awarded BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR to C. C. Wright Company, low bidder, in the PAINT SUPPLIES STORAGE SHED amount of $27,030 plus authorizing the expendi- ture of $3,900 for certain material and equip- ment to be installed. The project is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program for $30,000 and the $930 to be appropriated from the un- appropriated surplus of the General Fund. 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, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel HESOLUTION NO. 6102 - ACCEPTING In compliance with the conditions of a vari- GRANT DEEDS FOR STREET PURPOSES ance granted Mr. Daniel Green by the City Planning Cormnission for the development of four lots at the east end of Calle Mesita, the following three grant deeds have been received. This first grant deed is from Daniel F. and Nancy O. Green, games and Jane Perkins and Financial Federation, Inc., for street purposes. 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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6103 - AOO~I~TING This grant deed, executed by Daniel F. and GRANT DEED FOR FUTURE STREET Nancy Oo Green, is for a 44-foot wide ease- PURPOSES ment for future street purposes. This is in connection with the previous resolution (No. 6102). 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: -6- AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel RESOLUTION NO. 6104 - ACCEPTING This grant deed, executed by Daniel F. and GRANT DEED FOR SEWER PURPOSES Nancy O. Green, offers an easement for sani- tary sewer. This is in connection with the previous two resolutions (Nos. 6102 and 6103). REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT City Clerk Fulasz discussed the meeting held OF REDISTRICTING SUPERVISORIAL with the Registrar of Voters on June 2, ask- DISTRICTS PLAN - CITY CLEILK lng the City Clerks to bring back a plan on June 23 redistricting the supervisorial dis- tricts, as approved by their City Councils. Mrs. Fulasz presented a South Bay plan, made by Mrs. Ione Minogue, City Clerk of National City, and one from Supervisor Henry Boney, which she said were almost identical. At the conference of June 14, the Council indicated their support of a South Bay plan which would include Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach. Mrs. Fulasz added that the supervisoriaI district numbers would be changed with either of these plans and Chula Vista would be in the 4th District instead of the 2nd District. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton expressed concern over the change in the numbers. National City was able to vote for a Supervisor last year, and Chula Vista is supposed to make a choice this next year; however, with the change in district numbers, it will be six years between elec- tions before Chula Vista will be able to make another selection for Supervisor. Motion endorsing South Bay concept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council endorse the South Bay Dis- trict--National City, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach. The Council strongly objects to having the District change from District 2 to District 4, which means that the electorate will not have an opportunity to elect a Supervisor for six years. Clerk to write letter to Board of Mayor Hamilton asked the City Clerk to write Supervisors a letter to Supervisor Boney expressing the decision of the Council in this matter. REQUEST OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The Environmental Control Cormnission is re- COMMISSION RELATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL questing that the Council direct a member of LAW the City Attorney's staff to become more aware of laws pertaining to environment. City Attorney's cormnents City Attorney Lindberg stated that this request would involve the expenditure of a substantial sum of money in order to acquire a library of this material. Other material available In answer to the Council's inquiries, Mr. Lindberg said that material was available on this subject from both the new County Environ- mental Organization and the Law Library, and would be available. -7- Motion to accept intent of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded request by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the intent of the letter (from Environ- mental Control Con~nission) be accepted. ORDINANCE NO. 1338 - AMENDING This ordinance amends Ordinance No. 1185 in ORDINANCE NO. 1185 RELATIVE TO accordance with recommendations of the League ABANDONED VEHICLES - SECOND READING of California Cities in order to simplify AND ADOPTION procedures for abating nuisances created by abandoned or junked vehicles. Ordinance placed on second reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel ORDINANCE NO. 1339 - AMENDING This ordinance streamlines application of the HOTEL-MOTEL TAX ORDINANCE RELAT/VE transient occupancy tax. The primary modifi- TO EXEMPTIONS - SECOND READING AND cation calls for simplification of the section ADOPTION dealing with exemptions. Ordinance placed on second reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Gouncilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel REPORT ON COSTS OF CITY Assistant City Manager Bourcier asked for INFORMATION BROCHURE more time to evaluate this report further since he has received additional cost figures. Niek Slijk, Manager, Chamber Mr. Slijk referred to the Directory published of Commerce by the Chamber of Commerce in which they have two and one-half pages devoted to City infor- mation. Mr. Slijk noted the number of copies which were distributed, and offered the services of this brochure to the City. He indicated that not all the information printed in the City brochure could be reprinted in this publication. Motion to work with Chamber It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the person from the Chamber that is working on the new Directory, meet with the City Manager to see how this coordination could best be handled, and report back to the Council. REPORT ON HOURS OF SWIMMING POOL The Council referred to a report submitted OPERATION AT SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE by Assistant City Manager Bourcier listing three schedules for the operation of the pool. Schedules discussed The Council felt that Schedule "~" was too complicated since it listed different hours for each day of the week~ and they favored Schedule '~" which listed the following hours: Monday through Saturday 12 to 6 P.M. Sunday 2 to 6 P.M. -8- Swimming lessons In answer to the Council's inquiry, Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that Schedule '~" would include swimming lessons. Motion to adopt Schedule '~" It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Schedule '~" be adopted. REPORT RELATIVE TO THE MODEL Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and RAILROAD - DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND Recreation, submitted two plans for the model RECREATION railroad in Rohr Park -- one by the'g~ty's Landscape Planner, and the other submitted by the Chula Vista Live Steam Railroad Club. The Parks and Recreation Cormnission has en- dorsed the concept of the Railroad Club's plan and indicated support of the expenditure of funds for the proposal ($7,520). Mr. Jasinek then showed a number of slides of different model railroads in Riverside and Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Mr. C. E. Wischstadt, Secretary- Mr. Wischstadt explained there are eight mem- Treasurer, Chula Vista Live Steam bets of his Club; however, they are not Railroad Club formally organized at this time. They are now trying to incorporate, and the Club mem- bership is open to anyone seriously interested. Mr. Wischstadt explained the operation and origin of the other model railroads in the other parts of the state, and added that since this is strictly a hobby, his members would offer to be at the Park for one day a month, at which time they would offer rides to the public. Council,s comments Councilman Scott shared the feelings of the Council in that this was a large expenditure of money to expect from the City. The plan, as proposed, would not be accepted; however, if some other alternative could be proposed, the Council would consider it. Mayor's cmm~ents Mayor Hamilton felt he could support the expenditure of funds for the bridge on the access road, since the road would provide access to the park for all the people. He indicated that he would be willing to support providing the right-of-way for this track but from then on, the Club would have to depend on its own resources. Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this matter be referred to the staff, and that the City Council endorse the concept of the plan presented by the Steam Railroad Club with a clear understanding that this does not, in any way, obligate the City to any commitment of funds. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to refer back to staff It was moved by Councilm~n Scott, seconded for another proposal by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to staff for another proposal to be brought back to the City Council incorporating some of the ideas expressed tonight, especially as re- gard to financing. -9- Councilman Scott explained his motion, com- menting that without financing, it is some- what unfair and~ therefore~ his motion would leave the matter open so that this group can meet with the staff and come up with another proposal. Recess A recess was called at 9:24 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:32 P.M. REPORT ON RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY The Council referred to the report submitted COMMISSION TO AL~Y~A~A~ F~ by the Director of Public Works in which he ~V~S AT '~'~ B~ET-~$T~TE 5: discussed the signs and markings presently ~I~E~A~ Ac~gs ~ - DIP~CTDR OF existing at this intersection. A survey was I~I~tI~C WORKS taken at different hours of the day and it was revealed that the motorists ignored the signs, thus causing violations, until those times that an officer was present. The report further stated that the study bears out the fact that the signs and road markings are adequate and that the trouble is primarily an enforcement problem. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, and seconded by Councilman Egdahl, unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Mr. Edward Potter, 623 Third Avenue Mr. Potter, member of the Safety Co~nission, discussed the hazardous condition which he felt was not being alleviated by the existing signs and markings. He asked that the signs be moved closer to Broadway, and that the two signs reading "north" and "south" be larger signs. Motion to reconsider It was moved by Mayer Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the matter be recon- sidered. Councilman Scott asked if it was necessary to have this motion in order to have the Director of Public Works extend the painted white line around the corner, as recommended by the Safety Co~nission. Motion withdrawn The Mayor indicated that directive from the Council would be sufficient. He withdrew his mo~ion for reconsideration and Councilman Egdahl withdrew his second. White line to be extended Mayor Hamilton directed Mr. Cole~ through the City Manager's office, to paint the white line as recommended by the Safety Commission: The solid white line be extended on west side of the track to meet up with center line on north- bound traffic of Industrial. REPORT ON RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY The Council referred to the written report CO~fl~ISSION RELATIVE TO FEDEST~IA~ submitted by Lane Cole, Director of Public SIGNAL AT BROADWAY, BETWEEN "H" AND Works, in which he discussed the Safety Com- ~I" STREETS - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC mission's recommendation that everything be WORKS removed from this location -- signal equip- ment, island and painted crosswalk. The staff's position is that the crosswalk should remain in order to alert motorists of the potential conflict with pedestrians and to provide a pedestrian with a delineated crosswalk. -10- Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott that the report be accepted. Mr. Edward Potter, Member, Mr. Potter stated that the Cormmission feels Safety Co~nission that if they are going to take anything out at this crosswalk, everything should be taken out. Flashing light The Council discussed the justification of having a flashing light at this crosswalk. Motion fails The motion to accept the report failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: Councilman Hobel Motion to bring back matter It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde that the matter be brought to the next Council meeting at which time there will be a full Council present. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: Councilman Hobel SWEE~4ATER REGIONAL PARK Mayor Hamilton referred to the copy of the letter received from F. J. Morey, Chief Administrative Officer to the Board of Super- visors, asking them to approve the proposed agreement for consultant services for Devel- opment Planning for Sweetwater Park. He asked that the staff bring back a resolution of the Council's support of this agreement. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, PHILADELPHIA Mayor Hamilton gave a report of the Confer- ence he attended in Philadelphia, June 13-15, 1971. TRIP TO IRAPUATO Mayor Hamilton stated he would be leaving for a visit to Irapuato, Mexico, on Thursday, June 24, 1971. Mr. Pullido from the Inter- national Friendship Cormnission will be accom- panying him as interpreter. BUS LINES Councilman Scott disoussed the previous report by the City Manager to reduce the hours of operation by the bus line and to consolidate the various lines in order to save money. Assistant City Manager Bourcier stated that they will take this matter into account and attempt to eliminate any duplication of routes. TREE CUT D(YWN ON THIRD AVENUE Councilman Hyde referred to the tree cut down on Third Avenue recently, and suggested the City establish a tree bank with different specimens so that when a tree is cut down, there will be one available to replace it. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff investigate the problems relating to establishing a tree bank for certain select -11- type trees to be used in tree planting, and to bring back a report and recommendation to the Council regarding ito Director of Public Works Mr. Cole indicated he was preparing a report for the Council according to the feasibility of having a nursery. Replacement tree Councilman Scott felt the City should get a specimen tree to replace the one cut down on Third Avenue. Motion amended Councilman Hyde stated he would amend his motion to include getting a tree to replace the one cut down. Mayor Hamilton seconded the amendment. Cho~e of trees Councilman Egdahl cormnented that he received a call from a citizen who stated he called the City for a choice of trees to replace one at his residence on Naples Street, and was gi~en, only ~ne choice ef tree to replant. Director of Public Works Mr. Cole stated he would have to check this out~ he felt there was two or three trees that could be replanted. VACATIONS Councilman Egdahl asked to be ~xcused from the meeting of July 13. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and carried that permission be granted Councilman Egdahl to be excused from the July 13 meeting. (Councilman Egdahl abstained). Councilman Hyde asked that the motion be amended to include him also. Motion amended Councilman Scott amended the motion to include Councilman Hyde with a foot-note that perhaps next year the members of the Council will plan their vacations over a longer extended period of time. DISCUSSION OF PROJECTS TO BE Mayor Hamilton asked for any recommendations CONSIDERED UNDER FORD FOUNDATION from the Council. The following were sub- GRANT mitred: (1) Study of the environmental impact of the planned co~nunity for E1 Rancho del Rey (this includes the possibility of high rises). (2) Environmental study of the proposal for the Port Study, at such time as it is completed. (3) The bridge that is to be put on Tidelands Avenue -- what ecology effects it would have. (This could be included as part of the Port Study). (&) Study to determine what impact the Sweet- water Regional Park will have on the area--or the lack of this Park° This study to be for the total lamd nsc and draimage. (5) Suggestion to include the Tijuana slough area. (6) Study of the Otay River fall-out, and the options of concreting the Otay, Sweetwater and Tijuana drainage channels--what influence the concreting would have on the environment and ecology. -12- WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Daniel N. Salerno, Mr. Salerno, whose firm is retained by Mro AIA and Associates, relative to Frank E. Ferreira to design an office build- removal of walls at Fourth lng at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue Avenue and Center Street and Center Street, is requesting a waiver of the requirement for the removal of the walls at this property. He states that preliminary studies made by his firm for the office build- ing incorporate this retaining wall as the basement and foundation walls. To regrade the site would change the topography and in- validate their studies and plans for this site. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the letter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for cormnent. Councilman Scott stated he would like to see the plans for this proposed project. Verified claim for damages - Mr. Nunes has filed a claim in the amount of Charles A. Nunes, Box 772, $39.95, stating that a utility truck backed Lemon Grove over his golf bag and crushed it so that the clubs will not stay in the bag. This inci- dent occurred on May 28, 1971, at 1:30 P.M. at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. ORAL CO/~4UNICATIONS: Eugene Coleman, 5941 Gotham Mr. Coleman discussed the notice he received Street notifying him of the change of street number to his address. He felt this situation could have been avoided and requested that, in the future, the engineers be requested to make a detailed report to the Council as to why these chamges are necessary. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:23 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for July 13, 1971 at 7 P.M. City Cle~ -13-