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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/05/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 25, 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, Chula Vista, 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, Director of Planning Warren, Director of Public Works Cole, Assistant Director of Public Works Robens 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 Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meeting of May 18, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. John A. Smith, member of the Parking Place Commission, as guest Commissioner for this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren stated his de- VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS partment has been unable to complete its OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE work on the proposed changes due to utiliz~ lng staff time on other projects. He re- quested a continuance to the meeting of June 8, 1971. Public hearing continued It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of June 8, 1971. ORDINANCE NO. 1334 - APPROVING This property includes 20 acres lying south GREGG ROGERS PARK ANNEXATION NO. 2 of Gregg Rogers Park and is owned by the - FIRST READING City of Chula Vista for park purposes. The Local Agency Formation Commission has ap- proved annexation of this property to the City, and the City Planning Con~nission has recommended approval. 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 following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1335 - AMENDING City Attorney Lindberg stated he has pre- ORDINANCE NO. 1283 REGARDING pared two ordinances: one provides for resi- ORGANIZATIONAL FORMAT AND MEMBER- dency requirements in the City of Chula SHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH Vista and the other allows for residency ADVISORY CO~R4ISSION - FIRST READING outside the City but school attendance re- quirements in the City. Other changes in the ordinance are those requested by the Council: (a) Appointment dates of Commissioners to be effective June 1 of each year. (b) Selection of Commissioners to be from the cormmunity at large. (c) Membership to be 9 voting members with a 5-member quorum, except if membership is less than the maximum allowed, the quorum shall be one-half of the members plus one. (d) The word '%dvisory" be deleted from the title. Residency requirement Councilman Hyde stated he favors the ordin- ance which states that the person must either be a resident of the City of Chula Vista or be enrolled in a junior or senior high school located within the City of Chula Vista. Mike Schaeffer, 689 Myra Avenue Mr. Schaeffer stated that with the lowering of the voting age limit to 18 years of age, it would place the upper age limit to 20 years and 4 months. Mr. Schaeffer felt the age limit for this Oo~anlssion should be 23 or 25 years of age. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg stated that the ordinance speci- fies the age limit to be that age of eligi- bility to hold elected office in the City, which would be set at 21 years plus two years of qualification as an elector in the City plus 54 days. If the age limit is going to be increased beyond that, the Council should consider whether or not this really will be a Youth Cormmission. The Council concurred that if any serious problems occurred as a result of the age limit restriction, an amendment would be made to the ordinance. Ordinance placed on first reading It was moved by Councilman Hyde 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 following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen~yde, Egdahl~ Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6061 - GIVING This resolution gives notice of intent to NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO hold a public hearing to consider the adop- CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET tion of the budget. The hearing will be OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA FOR THE held on Tuesday, June 15, 1971. FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6062 - APPROPRIATING This resolution provides for an appropria- FUNDS FOR SECRETARIAL SERVICES FOR tlon of $200 as additional funds for secre- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION tarial services for the Environmental Control Commission for the balance of this fiscal year. -2- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6063 - APPROVING Mrs. Blume Levine, City Librarian, explained FOURTH AMENDMENT TO JOINT EXERCISE that the State of California has designated OF POWERS AGREEMENT IN REGARD TO the County of San Diego as contracting agent SERRA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM for the Serra System. This amendment is required in order to make the change over from the City of San Diego as contracting agent. Council inquiries The Council questioned Mrs. Levine as to the advantages of having the County be the con- tracting agent rather than the City of San Diego. Mrs. Levine indicated there was no real advantage. It was simply a procedure whereby the County would be handling the fiscal mat- tars--payroll, bills, etc. The City of San Diego has had staff and space problems~ how- ever, there would be no increase in personnel in having the County take over this function. City Attorney coranents Mr. Lindberg commented to the inquiries of the Council that should the City of Chula Vista not sign this agreement, then it would just no longer belong to the Serra System. 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, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6064 - AMENDING This resolution provides the tenth day of AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF each month for the payment of rent by Dick RESTAURANT/BAR AT GOLF COURSE, E. Agee to the City of Chula Vista for the SPECIFYING DATE FOR RENTAL PAYMENT operation of the restaurant and bar facili- ties at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course. The amendment also adjusts the delinquency period for rental payments from 15 days to 10 days. 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. 6065 - APPROVING Mr. B. I. Gentry has purchased excess prop- SEWER ASSESSMENT RELIEF FOR 985 arty from the Division of Highways located NACION AVENUE on the easterly aide of Naeion Avenue, south of Lot 396 of Robinhood Subdivision, Unit No. 8. The property has a street frontage of 178.83 feet, north lot line of 86.55 feet and south lot line of 24.18 feet. B~cause -3- of its irregular shape, Mr. Gentry is re- questing relief on the front-foot assess- ment charge of $4.25 per front foot, re- quired by Ordinance No. 997. It is the recommendation of the City Engi- neer that the property be charged $4.25 for 76.4 lineal feet of frontage which would be co~nensurate with the single-family prop- erties in the irmnediate area. 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. 6066 - APPROVING AVCO Cormmunity Developers, Inc., is request- IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT - BRANDYWINE lng that the final map of Brandywine Subdi- SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 vision, Unit No. 1, be approved by the City Council subject to the submission of the required bonds within 60 days after approval of the final map. The bonds are: Faithful Performance Bond - $235,600 Material an~ Labor Bond 167,800 Surveying and Monumentation Bond - 6,000 Resolution offered Offered by Oouncilman 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. 6067 - APPROVING This unit contains 200 residential lots and FINAL MAP - BRANDYWINE SUBDIVISION, 9 open space lots on 26.9 acres, and is UNIT NO. 1 located between Sequoia and Timber Streets, east of Oleander Avenue. The final map has been checked by the Engineering Division and found to be in conformance with the tentative map. The City Planning Commission recormnends approval. It is recommended that the Council approve the final map and accept and dedicate BRANDYWINE AVENUE, MENDOCINO DRIVE, SEQUOIA STREET and alleys, subject to compliance with Sections 28.6 and 28.7 of the Municipal Code. 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 County Rehabilitation Center Councilman Scott asked if any contact has bean made with the County to annex that property east of Brandywine Subdivision, which was purchased for the County facility. City Manager comments Mr. Thomson stated there has been none either by the staff or the County. -4- Staff to contact County Councilman Scott suggested the staff contact the County as to annexation proceedings for this property. Meeting at Board of Supervisors Mayor Hamilton announced that he has re- ceived a letter from Supervisor Bear re- questing that a member of this Council be present at a meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30 A.M. in the Supervisors' Library at which time a presentation will be made regarding the Rehabilitation Center on Otay Mesa. Councilman Scott stated he would attend this meeting. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL Director of Public Works Cole explained that FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES the Gas Tax Program includes the underground- ON '~" STREET, FROM THIRD AVENUE TO ing of utilities and installation of oma- INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY mental street light standards and luminaires on "H" Street, between Third Avenue and Int- erstate 5. The estimated cost of the project is $39,750, and the amount budgeted is $30,000, with the difference being available in the 2106 fund reserves. Authorization to call for bids It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that authorization be given to advertise for bids for this project. REQUEST OF SAFETY COMMISSION FOR The Safety Con~nission is requesting prompt ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY assistance of the City Attorney to draw up REGARDING A STUDY OF USING THE a resolution to Assemblyman Deddeh request- DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AS A lng that he direct the State Department of REQUIREMENT OF LICENSING OR RE- Motor Vehicles to make a study as to the ISSUING OF DRIVERS' LICENSES practicality of using the Defensive Driving Course as a requirement of licensing or re- issuing of drivers' licenses. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the staff for cormnents. RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION William Wappes, Chairman of the Safety Com- THAT AN EXIT GATE BE PROVIDED ONTO mission, explained the racormnendation that KEARNEY STREET FROM TILE NEW POST an exit gate be provided onto Kearney Street OFFICE PROPERTY from the new Post Office property to relieve traffic congestion or traffic hazards which may be created on Third Avenue. The matter was referred to this Cormnission by a member~ who abstained from the vote. Mr. Wappes stated there were only two residences on Kearney Street and the number of trucks that would be using the exit would not create any traffic hazard. Suggestion for turns Councilman Egdahl suggested limiting the turns coming out of the Post Office to a right turn on Third Avenue, then either a right or left on '%" Street and over to Fourth Avenue. Director of Planning~ Bruce H. Mr. Warren asked that this request be referred Warren to the Planning Cormnission. -5- General discussion The Council discussed having a locked gate at this exit; once the exit is allowed, there would be no more control over it; and a con- tinued discussion of right turns onto the different streets. City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg cormnented that they cannot limit egress or ingress of U. S. Government property, and it is not the obligation of the City to limit access onto any of the public rights-of-way. Report not accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the report of the Safety Cormnission not be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY The Safety Cormnission is recommending Coun- COMMISSION SUPPORTING SB 318 cil support of SB 318. This bill provides RELATIVE TO IMPACT PROTECTION TO passenger vehicle impact protection to Ye- VEHICLE OWNERS hicle owners; prohibits the sale of any passenger vehicle, except motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, manufactured after Jan- uary 1, 1973, and provides that the manu- facturer shall be liable for treble damages or not less than $500 if there is damage because the vehicle does not meet the re- quirements of such provisions. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. RECOMMENDATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS The Human Relations Commission is recommend- COMMISSION TO PROHIBIT CITY EMPLOYEES~ing that the Council adopt a policy prohib- IN THEIR CAPACITY AS CITY EMPLOYEES, iting City employees~ in their capacity as FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY FUNCTION City employees, from participating in any OF ANY ORGANIZATION THAT ENGAGES IN function of any organization that engages RACIAL DISCRIMINATION in racial discrimination. Motion to accept recommendation It was moved by Councilman Scott that the recon,nendation of the Human Relations Com- mission be accepted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to recognize discrimination It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the Council recog- nize the situation of discrimination to be a deplorable one, but that the Council not adopt the recon~endation to remove from the employees the right of their judgment in regard to invitations. Also, that it be not placed upon the employees the burden of de- ciding which groups fall within this classi- fication. City Attorney explains Mr. Lindberg explained the recormnendation recon~nendation proposed by the Human Relations Commission, stating that it would be within the province of the City to determine what activities of its employees, within the scope of their employment, would bring discredit upon the City. -6- Mayor Hamilton comments Mayor Hamilton commented that there were other types of discrimination other than the racial one, which many organizations throughout the country have which limit their memberships. He felt the Council should not just single this one problem out and ignore the others. Motion to bring back resolution It was moved by Councilman Scott that a resolution be brought back that deals with all discriminations. It was noted that another motion was on the floor for discussion. Suggestion to refer it back to Councilman Hobel suggested this be sent Human Relations Commission back to the Human Relations Cormnission and have it better defined. He would also like to know how many of the members were present and voted on this issue. City Attorney comments Mr. Lindberg stated that this whole matter deserves greater analysis, and he would be willing to present a written, detailed report on it. Motion withdrawn Councilman Egdahl withdrew his motion; Councilman Hobel withdrew his second to the motion. General discussion The Council and Attorney discussed the dif- ferent forms of discrimination: racial and church. Motion to refer to City Attorney It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City Attorney bring back a report of his rendering and judgment in this matter, for further con- sideration. This is for both items (15 and 16) on this subject. Suggestion for addendum City Attorney Lindberg suggested an addendum be added to the motion--the legal obligation of this body as a legislative body within the State of California. City Manager John Thomson Mr. Thomson asked that the motion include the scope of definition--those terms that may be defacto as well as open, and which may come up sometime in the future. He would like to see a clear statement covering all types of discrimination, not only the common one of racial discrimination, but that pertaining to the difference in sexes as well. Added to motion Councilman Egdahl stated he would add this to his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Motion simplified Councilman Hyde remarked that the motion should be for the City Attorney, in con- junction with the City Manager, give the City Council his legal opinion and advice with regard to the proper policy of the City Council concerning the matter of dis- crimination, in whatever form. Councilman Esdahl agreed that this was the intent of his motion. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. -7- RECO~KENDATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS The Human Relations Cormmission reported COMMISSION URGING THAT CITY COUNCIL that the Commission is requesting Council SUPPORT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE support of an Assembly bill which would pro- ISSUANCE OF CUT-RATE LIQUOR LICENSES hibit the granting of cut-rate liquor licenses TO PRIVATE CLUBS PRACTICING RACIAL to non-profit organizations adhering to racist DISCRIMINATION membership policies. Referred to City Attorney This matter was referred to the City Attorney along with the previous item. REQUEST OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The Environmental Control Cormnission wishes COMMISSION REGARDING CONSULTATION to be consulted regarding the joint tide- ON BAYFRONT STUDY lands study contracted with this City and the San Diego Unified Port District, in order to provide environmental input prior to ac- ceptance of the final report. Motion to accept request Councilman Hyde moved that this request be approved, and the staff be directed to advise the consultants, asking them to contact the Environmental Control Cormmission. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Director of Planning Warren Mr. Warren indicated that this Commission would be contacted, as well as the Parks and Recreation Commission, and various others in this study. Motion Councilman Hyde moved that the Environmental Control Cormnission be contacted for their con~nents in regard to this matter, by the consultants, in the development of their proposal. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Interim report Councilman Scott felt an interim report should be submitted to the Environmental Control Con~nission. Mr. Warren explained that the contract requires incremental reports and this Com- mission would get one. No action to be taken It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott that the matter be filed; that no action be taken on this request. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None REQUEST OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL The Environmental Control Con~ission is racom- COMMISSION REGARDING PAPER PURCHASED mending that at least 507° of the quantity of BY THE CITY paper purchased by the City be reconstituted paper. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to staff for report back to the City Council. City Manager comments Mr. Thomson remarked that the Purchasing Agent looked into this matter some weeks ago, and he reported that there was just one firm in the country that makes this paper. The -8- cost runs 15% to 18% higher. It would be his recommendation that no action be taken on this matter until such time as the pres- ent contract with Columbia Paper with the City expires and at that time, they can look into this situation. ORDINANCE NO. 1333 - REZONING It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this PROPERTY AT 176 THIRD AVENUE FROM ordinance be placed on its second reading R-3 TO C-T-P - SECOND EEADINGAND and that reading of the text be waived by ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION OF ACTION TO BE TAKEN Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROHIBITING from this discussion due to a possible con- SALE OF CERTAIN NON-RETURNABLE OR flict and~ also that he was not present at DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IN CITY the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council: (1) Withdraw adopting an ordinance for the City for 90 days during which time re- search be done with the other cities that have such an ordinance, such as Vancouver, B. C., and any possible litigations that may be involved as a result of the ordinance; (2) A resolution be prepared encouraging the Board of Supervisors to consider adopting this matter on a County-wide basis; (3) Encourage the citizens of Chula Vista, in this 90-day period, to make known their desire for returnable bottles to the merchants from whom they shop; in this way, they would register their interest, if there is that, in such an ordinance for the City of Chula Vista. Explaining the second recon~endation, Coun- cilman Egdahl commented it would be to en- courage the Board of Supervisors to make an investigation to consider such an ordinance on a County-wide basis. Mayor Hamilton asked that the citizens also make known their conanents to the City Coun- cil as well as the merchants. STATUS REPORT ON SAN DIEGO City Manager Thomson discussed the meeting TRANSIT CORPORATION he had with the representatives of the Transit Corporation at which he discussed the matter or re-routing~ reducing the subsidy payments, periodic statements, and the transfers. He also contacted Mr. Carson from the Transpor- tation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in regard to the advertising for Aztec Bus Lines. The Transit Corporation indicated there would be no problem with the Council recommendations. -9- REPORT ON REQUEST FOR SEWER SERVICE - The Council referred to the written report HILLTOP DRIVE, "L" STREET AND DONOHOE submitted by Director of Public Works Cole. STREET - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS It is his recon~uendation that interested City residents in this area be canvassed to determine interest in participating on a cash basis to install sewer facilities; estimated cost for this system is $15~100. Mr. Cole added that if the residents can raise 507° or over of the estimated cost, he would recommend that the City advance the balance and establish a sewer service charge to secure reimbursement; also that the City prepare the plans and specifications and not charge for maintenance and operation on the system after installation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON '~" STREET DETOUR, I-5 Mr. Lane F. Cole, Director of Public Works, IMPROVEMENT - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC stated that he wrote a letter to the State WORKS Division of Highways requesting that they install additional black top to provide for two lanes, eastbound, on that portion of "E" Street west of the bridge. They stated it was in the works and will be constructed. REPORT ON DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA City Clerk Fulasz stated that she received AND MIN~S - CITY CLERK a request from the Environmental Control Commission requesting that each of the mem- bers receive a copy of the Council minutes and agenda. The Chairman of this Cormnission, as well as the other 11 Con~aissions in the City, do receive the minutes and agenda. Mrs. Futasz noted the cost of printing and mailing the minutes and asked Council direc- tion as to the distribution--to the members of this Commission and to the members of the other various Commissions in the City. Motion for Council mailing It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council minutes and agenda go out only to the Chairmen of the various Commis- sions plus any member that shows an interest. A review of the mailing list should be made every six months. APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER Mayor Hamilton made the following appoint- REV]~W COP~4ITTEE ments: John Kingston Bud Wilson Ada Thompson Steven Co Parka Nell Haas Mrs. Lois Richards . David Kassabon Lester Swanson Ken Weimer MEETING ON JUNE 2 IN SACRAMENTO Mayor Hamilton announced the meeting to be held June 2 in Sacramento regarding SB 333. Motion to attend meeting It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Mayor, and whoever he delegates, be authoriEed to go to Sacramento to attend this meeting. -10- Othe~ bills pending Councilman Scott discussed AB 813 - the annexation bill and stated that this should also be discussed. Councilman Hobel referred to the coastal bill which he felt should also be investi- gated. BOARD OF APPEALS VACANCY Mayor Hamilton announced that there was one vacancy on the Board of Appeals and asked the Council to submit any names of anyone interested in serving on this Board. ASSEMBLY BILL 813 Councilman Scott moved that the Council endorse AB 813 and send this to the appro- priate San Diego County Legislators. Councilman Egdahl seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT Councilman Scott discussed the proposal by Supervisor Jim Bear whereby the County would take over the regional transportation prob- lems. Motion to oppose It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council object to this proposal for the following reasons: (1) They do not believe the County is the one to take over this regional function. (2) It is fractionalizing the problem. You should take all the regional problems as a whole and not just transportation as one, health as another, etc. HIGH RISE DEVELOPMENT Councilman Scott discussed the possibility of building high rises on the property owned by the Otay Land Company--thereby saving the canyons and open space. He would like to see this concept referred to the Environ- mental Control Cotmnission for report. Motion to refer to Cormmissions It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Environ- mental Control Commission and the Planning Cormmission for report back to Council. FEASIBILITY STUDY It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the City of Chula Vista apply to the appropriate source (Ford Foundation Grant) for a feasibility study to see if this type of development would be feasible. Priorities discussed Councilman Hobel com~nented that he was not sure this project should have the #1 priority fo~ use of these funds. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion and Councilman Hyde withdrew his second. Staff directed to make Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Council- feasibility study man Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff make a feasibility study for a list of priorities for the application of grants to the Ford Foundation. -tl- Mayor Hamilton asked that this be brought back within two weeks, if possible. COMMENDATION TO CHULA VISTA Councilman Scott con~ented on the trucks SANITARY SERVICE AND VETS used in cleaning up the area along Otay ORGANIZATION Lakes Road. He stated that both the Chula Vista Sanitary Service and the Vets Organi- zation of Southwestern College should be commended for their efforts in this project. Councilman Hobel requested that a copy of this letter be sent to the Board of Super- visors since County property was involved. COUNTY SERVICES Councilman Scott referred to a newspaper article regarding a fee for the sanitation fill in which the Board of Supervisors stated that perhaps the City of Chula Vista would be willing to pay an additional sum for that. He felt that with this concept, it should be extended: that if the Board of Supervisors was serious about this, the Council should get together with them and the City should pay for the services it doesn't have, and get credit for the services it provides that the County doesn't. AZTEC BUS LINES Councilman Hobel questioned whether any progress reports have been received from Aztec. City Manager Thomson stated he received a call from them indicating their willingness to get together after conferring with Mr. Carson from the Chamber of Cowanerce. METROPOLITAN SgWER SYSTEM TOUR Councilman Hyde discussed the tour he went on last Saturday (May 22), stating it was exceptionally good and reconanended the other members of the Council and Cormaissioners to make this tour in the future. SAN JOSE LETTER Councilman Hyde referred to a letter received from the City of San Jose dated October 29, 1969, and moved that the staff prepare a similar agenda for this City's joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors. This motion was seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried. BUDGET REVIEW Councilman Hyde stated he would not be able to be present at the Budget Review tomorrow (May 26) until 2:30 or 3 P.M. "H" STREET SURFACING Mayor Hamilton questioned Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, as to the type of resurfac- lng that will be put in after this under- grounding of utilities. Mr. Cole stated there were no immediate plans flor re~urfaclng, as such; however, they are patching, and this should be smooth. He stated he would check into this matter. -12- EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Hamilton moved, seconded by Council- man Scott and unanimously carried that the Council adjourn to Executive Session, after Oral Cormmunications, for personnel reasons. BUDGET REVIEW Councilman Scott discussed the Budget Review Sessions that are scheduled to begin Wednes- day, May 26 at 1 P.M. He suggested the Council continue the session until at least 8 P.M. with a break for dinner. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Verified claim for damages - Mrs. Anna Mae Wright, 4662 Point Loma Avenue, Anna Mae Wright San Diego, has filed a verified claim for damages in the amount of $38.17 for the cost of tire damaged when she allegedly ran over the sharp end of a traffic counter cord at 3 P.M., May 3, 1971, at Ash Avenue and "L" Street. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the claim be denied. Request for funds for permanent Based on a recommendation by the Community display for Fairs and Fiestas - Promotion Committee of the Chamber of Com- Chamber of Commerce merce, the Board of Directors is requesting that the City Council appropriate the neces- sary funds, not to exceed $1,500, to con- struct a permanent display for Fairs and Fiestas. The Board also requests that this booth be stored in the City Yard and trans- ported to and from the Southern California EXPO grounds by City truck. The Southern California EXPO is scheduled for June 24 through July 5, 1971. Niek Slijk, Manager, Chamber of Mr. Slijk presented a model of the proposed Commerce booth, stating it will be 16'x16'. He dis- cussed the construction of the booth comment- ing that storage was a problem. City Manager Thomson requested that the matter be referred to the staff since there may be a problem with storing it at the Public Works Yard. Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the request, as sub- mitted by the Chamber of Cormmerce, be approved. Time element C~cilman Hyde noted there was a time ele- ment involl~ed here and felt the Council should take action on it. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel Hamilton, Hyde Noes ' Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Request for feasibility study of The Board of Directors is recom~ending favor- grade crossing problems at rail- able consideration of a reccm~nendation by the road intersections from Inter- Streets and Highways Co~nittee for a feasi- state 5 into Chula Vista - bility study of the grade crossing problems Chamber of Commerce at railroad intersections from Interstate 5 into Chula Vista. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this request be referred to staff for report back to Council. -13- ? Request to close alley adjacent to The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Post Office to through traffic and Commerce is requesting that the City Coun- the mail box relocated on the cil oonsider the following recommendation island in Memorial Way - Chamber of the Streets and Highways Conmaittee: that of Commerce the alley adjacent to the Chamber and Post Office be closed to through traffic and the mailbox be relocated on the island in Memorial Way. In this way, the people can come in off Fourth Avenue going west, deposit their mail, and exit onto Fourth or Memorial Way. It is further recommended that once the alley is closed, the posts on Fourth Avenue be removed, as these were erected only for traffic control of postal patrons. Referred to Staff and Safety It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Cormnission Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the staff and Safety Con~nission for co~nent. Councilman Scott moved, seconded by Council- man Hyde and unanimously carried that the Safety Cormmission consider the entire parking lot area (Post Office, Civic Center, and Memorial Way). EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:20 P.M. and from Executive Session at 9:55 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, beginning at I P.M. -14-