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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/05/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOItNIA Held Tuesday May 18, 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, Director of Personnel McCabe The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of May 4, and May 6, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST COMMISSIONER Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr. Edward Thorne, member of the International Friendship Com- mission, as guest Cormnissioner for this meeting. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - In a letter received by the City Clerk on CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING UNDER- April 27, 1971~ the appealing developers GROUNDING OF UTILITY FACILITIES have withdrawn their appeal of the require- FOR F.B.M. SUBDIVISION ments of Ordinance No. 956 made in connec- tion with the F.B.M. Subdivision. This subdivision is located between Fourth Avenue and Glover Street, 455 feet south of "D" Street. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Alex McDonald, Attorney Mr. McDonald stated he was representing the applicants. Under the "Purpose and Intent" of Ordinance No. 956, it states that under- grounding is required except where a tenta- tive subdivision map has been accepted... "or sewer and water utilities have been in- stalled...or where such undergrounding would be infeasible..." In this respect, they feel they are exempt from this provision. If the City wishes to form a district, some- time in the future, they would have no ob- jection. Don Mellon, First Vice-President, Mr. Mellon discussed the meeting he had with Fred B. Mitchell Company the San Diego Gas and Electric Company repre- sentatives. If they were made to underground the utilities, the cost would be between $8,000 and $10,000, and the poles would still be standing on Fourth Avenue, however, Mr. Mellon added that his company would rather spend the money on refurbishing the apart- ments. Public hearinE closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearin8 was declared closed. Director of Planning Warren Mr. Warren suggested that the approval be based on their signing an agreement stating they would not object to a district, if and when one was formed in the future. City Attorney comments Mr. Lindberg commented that the exceptions to the ordinance would seem to apply in this case. He noted that certain amendments are being proposed to this legislation. Motion to waive requirements It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the undergrounding of utility facilities for F.B.M. Subdivision be waived. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Councilman Scott stated he was abstaining PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL from this matter because of a possible con- COMMISSION ORDINANCE PROHIBITING flict of interest. SALE OF CERTAIN NON-RETURNABLE OR DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS IN CITY The Environmental Control Commission is pro- posing Council's adoption of a proposed ordinance originated by the South Bay Citi- zens' Planning Committee for the prohibition of the sale of certain non-returnable or disposable beverage containers. The pro- posed ordinance defines the type of containers, inspeetion, violation, and severability and effective date. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Dr. Glenn discussed the merits of the pro- Environmental Control Commission posed ordinance, commenting that this was a very small attempt to reduce the trash prob- lem. He asked that the Council pass this ordinance locally, and recon~nend it to the County and League of California Cities. Dr. Glenn mentioned the ordinance recently en- acted in Vancouver, B. C., which he stated will take effect on August 15. Councilman Hobel Councilman Hobel stated he had a copy of the Vancouver ordinance, indicating that they found it to be "disastrous". He added he would have copies made available to the Environmental Control Commission. Speaking for the proposed ordinance Speaking for the adoption of the ordinance were Robert Hastings, member of the Environ- mental Control Co~mission, Harold Rauol, 662 Carla Avenue, Richard Morasso, 5492 Ithaca Street, Mrs. Robert McPhearson, 427 Corte Maria Avenue. Testimony was given on a poll taken at Southwestern College by Mr. Morasso, in which 580 out of 680 stated they would not oppose an ordinance such as being pro- posed, and 607 out of 680 indicated they would not go to another city to buy "no- deposit" bottles or cans, if such an ordin- ance was in force in Chula Vista. A market- ing test in Portland, Oregon, by one of the country's leading breweries, showed that the promotion of beer in returnable bottles re- suited in a 21% increase in sales of beer in returnables, while sales of beer in non- returnable bottles were down 14%; and testi- mony on recycling vs. reuse. -2- Letters received City Clerk Fulasz noted, for the record, three letters received: two in favor of the ordinance, and one from the California Retail Liquor Dealers Association opposing it. Speaking against the proposed Mr. Jack Easton: 2962 Fifth Avenue, San ordinance Diego, representing ALCOA, asked permission to show a film. Motion to hold decision It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unanimously carried that the decision to view this film and a slide presentation by another opponent be held until after all testimony has been given. Councilman Scott abstained. Speaking against the proposed Speaking against the proposed ordinance were ordinance Jack Easton, 2962 Fifth Avenue, San Diego; Jay Pugh, co-owner of Garden Farms Market, 370 "E" Street; Phil Voohers, representing Owens Illinois Glass Company; Skip Dagen- hart~ 3625 Audubon Court, Bonita: manager of Von's Market: 870 Third Avenue; 3ames Dale, representing Glass Containers Manu- facturing Institute; Bob Powells, District Manager of 7/11 Stores; Robert Modesta, 335 East Paisley Court; J. C. Crain, owner of Ranch Market, 162 Broadway; Dean Cole, 88 "K" Street; Frank Murphy, Parkway; Del Cook, 103 East Prospect Street; Nicholas Besker, Jr., Chula Vista. Mr. Easton discussed the various programs sponsored by ALCOA in recycling altnninum cans and the number of these recycling centers that have been set up in the County; various surveys were discussed relative to returning the bottles vs. not returning them; Mr. Pugh submitted a picture of 500 items in a grocery store that are non-returnable containers and to discriminate against beverages, carbonated or soft, or malt products would be discrim- inatory; the League of California Cities passed a resolution urging all cities to strictly enforce the 1970 Anti-Litter Law, to encourage the cities to have their citi- zens participate in the "recycling movement", have governmental agencies develop educational programs: and for support of State legislation to facilitate development of a solid waste disposal plan and program. Mr. Pugh submitted a letter from Richard Carpenter, Executive Director and General Counsel of the League of California Cities written to City Manager John Ferns, City of Woodland, noting the resolution passed by the League. Others questioned the legality of the pro- posed ordinance, and the problems other cities have had in trying to enforce it; that the Board of Education should have a program educating the children in this re- spect; cooperation by the people is the most important in curtailing this problem. Mr. Voohcrs then gave a slide presentation Qn recycling glass and its different uses. -3- Rebuttal A rebuttal was given by Mr. Robert Hastings who reiterated on the polls taken. He noted one taken by the Little Spirit Shop, 297 Broadway. Mr. Hastings then questioned why Mr. Voohers or a representative of a glass eompany did not attend the session held by the Environmental Control Commission at Southwestern College. Mrs. Eleanor Seeley, 297 Broadway Mrs. Seeley stated she owns the Little Spirit Shop and knew of no survey taken at her shop. She questioned who the salesman was that conducted this survey. Mr. Hastings refused to answer on the grounds that it would jeopardize the salesman's job. Mr. Voohers Mr. Voohers stated that Mr. Jim Dale of the Glass Containers Manufacturing Company, and Paul Green, Vice-President of Anchor Hocking, attended the meeting at Southwestern College. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this matter be continued until the next meeting~ and at that time, the Council will decide a time certain as to when they will again consider the matter. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-3 TO C-T FOR noting the property in question as that par- PROPERTY AT 176 THIRD AVENUE cel located 241 feet north of '~" Street, measuring 50 feet wide and 265 feet in length, extending from Third Avenue through to Landis Avenue. The applicant is requesting a change of zone from R-3 to C-T-P. The City Planning Con~ission recon~nends approval based on sev- eral conditions. Mr. Warren noted the new location for the shop building which is now in the center of the north portion of the property rather than the northwest~ as orig- inally intended. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Gus Pappas, Attorney, 203 Mr. Pappas discussed the proposed develop- Church Avenue ment~ stating this will be done now in one phase rather than two or three as stated at a previous meeting. The plan conforms to the General Plan for this area. The appli- cant agrees to all of the conditions imposed by the Planning Cormnission. Mr. Pappas noted that the Plan submitted tonight was a new Precise Plan. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's request, Mr. Pappas declared that the storage lot on Church Avenue will not be needed once this property has been reconstructed. All of the vehicles will be parked and displayed at this "E" Street property. Don Rolstad~ Real Estate Agent: Mr. Rolstad remarked that he had this prop- Paul Miller Company erty listed for several months but did not get any offers on it~ since most people felt it was too difficult to develop as R-3. He urged Council to grant the change of zone. -4- Joe Husk, Manager of Castle-Plymouth Mr. Husk indicated no additional storage of automobiles will be needed once this area has been developed. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Decorative wall The Council discussed having a decorative wall (north side of property) and landscaping. Director of Planning Mr. Warren cormnented that the wall would have to be constructed within 5 feet of the prop- erty line for any type landscaping, and then it becomes a problem of maintenance. He felt the people developing the property to the north would put in their own landscaping. Mr. Warren added that there will be 10 feet of landscaping at the northwest portion of the property facing Landis Street. He noted that barbed wire is being proposed for the wall. The Council concurred on opposing having the barbed wire. ORDINANCE NO. 1333 - REZONING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this PROPERTY AT 176 THIRD AVENUE FROM ordinance be placed on its first reading and R-3 TO C-T-P - FIRST READiNG 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6052 - APPROVING This agreement provides for the phases of AGREEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF development based on a Precise Plan which PRECISE PlAN AS CONDITION OF insures that the more intensified use of the REZONING - CASTLE PLYMOUTH, INC. property will not have a detrimental effect around the surrounding residential area. 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. 6053 - AMENDING This original resolution (No. 5984) was RESOLUTION NO. 5984 ACCEPTING approved and signed by the Mayor on March GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM SAN DIEGO 16, 1971; however, the agreement was not AND ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD FOR signed by the Railroad Company representa- DRAINAGE PURPOSES rives until April 14, 1971. In order to have this document recorded, the original resolution must be amended in order to change the date.. 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~ l{amilton~ Hyde, EEdaht Noes: None Absent: None -5- RESOLUTION NO. 6054 - EXPRESSING The resolution supports the stand taken by STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE ENACTMENT the Cities of Santa Barbara and Monterey OF SB 333 PERTAINING TO COMPULSORY Park in opposing SB 333. The bill relates AND BINDING ARBITRATION FOR POLICE- only to local policemen and firemen and pro- MEN AND FIREMEN rides for compulsory and binding arbitration of wages~ hours, retirement benefits and all other terms and conditions of their employ- ment. 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. 6055 - ACCEPTING This subdivision, containing 95 lots, is PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - ZENITH located on the 1200 block of Oleander Avenue, SUBDIVISION Waxwing Lane, Raven Avenue, Finch Place and Robin Place, and the 400 block of Thrush Street. A final inspection was made on May 10, 1971, and all of the public improvements in the subdivision have been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and in accordance with the requirements of the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6056 - ACCEPTING By Resolution No. 5913, dated January 12, QUITCLAIM DEED FROM MANUEL S. 1971, the City Council accepted 9 quitclaim FISHER FOR ARIZONA STREET 1911 deeds for certain property for right-of-way ASSESSMENT DISTRICT purposes necessary for the construction of public improvements for the Arizona Street RESOLUTION NO. 6057 - ACCEPTING 1911 Assessment District° The two remaining QUITCLAIM DEED FROM MRS. M~LLY parcels from Mrs. Molly Silva and Manuel S. SILVA FOR ARIZONA STREET 1911 Fisher have now been acquired. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Resolutions 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. 6058 - NAMING AND This resolution calls for dedicating for DEDICATING PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED public right-of-way the previously accepted PROPERTIES AS ARIZONA STREET quitclaim deeds and naming the dedication ARIZONA STREET. 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 -6- RESOLUTION NO. 6059 - APPROVING San Diego County Association for Retarded, UNCONTROLLED EMBANKMENT AGREEMENT South Bay Chapter, (Starlight Center) has FOR 1280 NOIAN AVENUE signed a maintenance agreement for land de- velopment involving uncontrolled embankment. The agreement states that the fill area is not eligible for building without special soils analysis and foundation design, and that they are responsible for maintaining the fill area in a safe and sanitary manner. 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. 6060 - CITY'S This annexation involves 9°27 acres located INTENTION TO ANNEX ANGUS THIRD east of Third Avenue, north of Palomar Street AVENUE ANNEXATION and south of Kennedy Street. The Local Agency Formation Cormnission has approved the annexa- tion. Consent of all owners of the property in the annexation has not been obtained; therefore, a public hearing must be called to hear any protests to the annexation. The public hearing will be scheduled for June '22, 1971. 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 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO Director of Public Works Cole submitted a PROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF PLANS written report explaining that there has AND RECEIVING BIDS FOR TRAFFIC never been a demonstrated need for the sig- SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT ALLEN nalized mid-block crosswalk on Broadway SCHOOL EANEAND OTAY LAKES ROAD between "H" and "I" Streets. The conditions, however, at Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane have reached a point where signalization is warranted. It is the recommendation of the Emgineering Division to deactivate the signal at the Broadway crosswalk, and install this equip- ment at the Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane intersection. Motion to refer to Safety It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded C~m~zission by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred back to the Safety Con~ission, as requested in the min- utes of their last meeting. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL Thc construction of this paint supplies FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A storage shed to be located at the Public PAINT SUPPLIES STORAGE SHED AT THE Works yard, 707 "F" Street, ha~ been approved PUBLIC WORKS YARD by the Council as part of the Capital Improve- ment Program. The amount budgeted is $30,000. Authorization to call for bids It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that authorization be given to advertise for bids for this project. -7- City Council Meeting May 18, 1971 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CALL Director of Public Works Cole explained that FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRONIC MONITOR AND upon the opening and operation of the Loma CHEMICAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SWIMMING Verde Park pool (September 1970), there was POOLS irmnediate indication of corrosion problems. Mr. F. O. Waters, Corrosion Engineer, was hired to study the situation. He advised using a more efficient method of determining the amount of chlorine in the pool and an automatic system for fimding the sodium hy- droxide be considered. The staff recon~ends that the Strantrol Model 3101 swimming pool instrument with direct read-out gauges would provide the means for controlling the proper pH and free chlorine residual necessary for acceptable pool sanitation. The approximate cost of a Strantrol unit is $5,500 and it is recom- mended that the Council authorize calling for bids for this equipment for both the Loma Verde and Parkway pools ($11,000). Motion to authorize calling for bids It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that authorization be given to call for bids for this project. REQUEST OF INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP The International Friendship Con~ission has COMMISSION FOR MA~ND COMMISSION recormnended that the Mayor and a Spanish- MEMBER TO BE SENT TO IRAPUATO, speaking member of the Commission be sent to MEXICO, TO CONSUMMATE ARRANGEMENTS Irapuato, Mexico, to consurmnate the arrange- FOR SISTER CITY ments making the City of Chula Vista a Sister City to the City of Irapuato. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the request be approved. RECOMMENDATION OF HUMAN RELATIONS Mrs. Margaret Helton, member of the Human COMMISSION REGARDING FORUMS RELATING Relations Cormnission, reported that more TO THE PROBLEM OF VENEREAL DISEASES work needs to be done in educating people in the dangers of venereal diseases. It is recommended that five forums in various areas of the community be held, and that the City Council take all necessary steps to work with the appropriate agencies in sponsoring such forums in the Chula Vista area° Mayor Hamilton asked if the Human Relations Commission would undertake the programming and make recommendations to the Council. Mrs. Helton stated they would be glad to accept any responsibility in this matter. Motion to accept recommendation It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Human Relations C~m~,ission be accepted. Cable TV Councilman Scott suggested the Commission contact Cable TV for time on a channel for educational purposes. RECOMMENDATION OF CIVIL SERVIGE Director of Pe~monnel MeCabe explained the COMMISSION REGARDING VETERANS recommendation of the Co~nission: that Civil PREFERENCE POINTS Service Rule IV, Section 8, Veterans Prefer- ence, be amended to include only the period of time which does not exceed five years -8- prior to the date of application and to provide this advantage to all veterans who have been honorably discharged or retired from active service. The preference points for disabled veterans would remain the same. Herb Latham, 631 Carla Avenue Mr. Latham stated he is speaking for the State Veterans' Employment Co~nittee and President Nixon's Jobs for Veterans. He declared that veterans are now considered a minority group, and noted the bill pres- ently before the Assembly requesting that veterans preference points be restored in all municipalities. Mr. Latham requested this matter be held over until such time as the Bill is acted on. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that this matter be held over for a period of three weeks (meeting of June 8, 1971). RECOMMENDATION OF Y~TH ADVISORY Mr. Frank Guidry, Chairman, submitted the COP~MISSION RELATIVE TO ORG~N~ZA- following recommendations: TIONAL FORMAT AND MEMBERSHIP 1. Appointment dates of con~nissioners be REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMMISSION effective June 1 of each year. 2. Selection of cormnissioners to be from the co~nunity at large. 3. Membership eligibility to be the ninth grade up to the age at which eligibility to hold elected office in the City is reached, and resident of Chula Vista. 4. Membership to be 9 voting members with a 5-member quorum except if the member- ship is less than the maximum allowed, the quorum shall then be one-half of the members plus one. 5. The word '~dvisory" be deleted from the title. School District The Council discussed the wording of the recommendation relative to membership eli- gibility in which it was reco~cnded that the applicant be a resident of Chula Vista or attendance at a school in the Sweetwater Union High School District. The Council concurred that the reference to the School District should be deleted. Schools to be contacted Councilman Scott suggested it may be appro- priate for the Council to go directly to some of the different schools and invite the young people directly to submit applications. Mayor Hamilton remarked that he will see what arrangements he can make in order to do this. Motion to approve recommendations It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recommendations of the Youth Advisory Corm~ission be accepted; the City Attorney to brin~ back the appropriate amendments to the ordinance~ at the next meetinSo -9- RECO~MENDATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL Richard Glenn, Chairman of the Environmental CONTROL COMMISSION RELATIVE TO Control Commission, asked Council considera- COMMITTEE ON TREES tion of the appointment of a member of this Commission as one of the three Trees Commit- tee members. This is in line with the recom- mendation by the Chamber of Commerce that a committee of three be set up: a Councilman, a City staff member, and an appointed official, to review any and all long-range street wid- ening projeots which would involve tree re- moval. Motion to establish committee It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the recormnendation of the Chamber of Commerce be approved: that a cormnittee of three be appointed to review any and all long-range street widening projects which would involve tree removal. Also, that a member of the Environmental Control Commis- sion be appointed to this committee. Hyde appointed to Co~nittee It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that Councilman Hyde be appointed to this con~nittee. Beautification Committee Mayor Hamilton suggested that the Environ- mental Control Commission contact the City Beautification Committee to be aware of what they are doing in this matter. ORDINANCE NO. 1331 - REZONING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT ordinance be placed on its second reading 621 "L" STREET FROM R-3 TO I-L-P - and that reading of the text be waived by SECOND READING AND ADOPTION unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdaht Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1332 - ADOPTING It was moved by Councilman Scott that this UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1970 ordinance be placed on its second reading EDITION WITH AMeNDMeNTS AND and that reading of the text be waived by APPENDIX A AND F - SECOND READING unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed AND ADOPTION and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel~ Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR SCHEDULE - COUNCIL City Manager Thomson requested that the BUDGET REVIEW SESSIONS Council schedule the days of May 26, 27 and 28 for its review of the Preliminary 1971-72 City Budget. Mayor Hamilton suggested the first meeting begin at 1 P.M. (May 26) and the Council can decide what time to meet on May 27 and 28. Motion to hold budget sessions It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council meet at 1 P.M. on May 26, to review the Preliminary 1971-72 City Budget, and then a determined time will be set for meeting on May 27 and 28, 1971. -10- REPORT ON REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION AT City Attorney Lindberg referred to his FOURTH AVENUE AND CENTER STREET - written report to the Council in which he CITY ATTORNEY concurred with the recon~nendation of the Chief of Building and Housing, Eugene Grady, that the walls and slab be removed from this site, and that the property be graded so as not to continue to maintain this hazard to the public. He has written to the owner of the property regarding this recommendation. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON SUBSIDY FOR SAN DIEGO Mr. Lindberg referred to his written report TRANSIT CORPORATION - CITY ATTOtLNEY to the Council in which he discussed the grant made to the City of San Diego in June 1967. Mr. Lindberg also commented on the subsidies being paid by other cities for this service. It is the opinion of the City Attorney that the San Diego Transit Corporation could terminate all service to the City by June 1, 1971, unless an agree- ment is reached. If the Council desires to continue a level of service, a subsidy of approximately $3,800 per year would have to be paid to the Transit Corporation. It would be the recon~nendation of the Attorney for the Council to enter into such an agreement, with certain changes in the contract. Motion to enter into agreement It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City enter into an agreement, as arranged by the City Attorney, maintaining a level of service and routing in the amount of $3,800 a year. Amend motion for transfer policy Councilman Hyde requested an amendment to the motion whereby the City Manager would be authorized to negotiate with the Transit Corporation for a transfer policy. Amend motion to include working Mayor Hamilton declared it would be the with staff resppnsibility of the San Diego Transit Corporation to actively work with the staff of Chula Vista to decrease the amount of the subsidy by improving the routing. Financial statement Councilman Hobel requested that the Transit Corporation now make their financial state- ment available to the City of Chula Vista. Amendments accepted Councilman Egdahl stated he would include the amendments in his motion. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion. At first, this Corporation asked for $16,000 and now it is down to $3~800. The services to the citizens of Chula Vista will be re- duced, and this is a subsidy for the system. Councilman Scott felt there was no reason to tax the people of Chula Vista without repre- sentation. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None REPORT ON WALNUT CREEK DECISION ON Mr. Lindberg referred to the written report PARK 1AND DEDICATION IN SUBDIVISIONS submitted to the Council in which he dis- - CITY ATTORNEY cussed the letter sent by William J. Bauer, Attorney, urging immediate adoption of an ordinance establishing requirements for park land dedication or fees in lieu thereof, as a condition of the approval of the final map of a subdivision. Mr. Lindberg detailed the court cases relative to this matter, specifically that of the City of Walnut Creek. He agreed that Section 11546 of the Government Code establishing these require- ments, constitutes a valiant attempt to solve the urgent problems relative to open space, etc. and that there may be some drive to acquire some school sites. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ON Mr. Bruce Warren, Director of Planning, re- CHANGE OF ZONE FOR 2.74 ACRES ported that the City Planning Commission, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF at their meeting of April 13, 1971, reiter- EAST PALOMAR AND NOLAN AVENUE - ated their previous recommendation for re- DIRECTOR OF PLANNING zoning to R-3-P for this property, asking that the Council give consideration to the need for diversification of housing types in the outlying residential areas. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unan~ly carried that the report be accepted ~--- '% the Council redeterminesits previous action taken on this matter. APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER Mayor Hamilton commented that he had no REVIEW COMMITTEE appointments to make and again asked the Council to submit names for this Committee. POLICE FACILITY DEDICATION AD Mayor Hamilton stated he received a letter from the STAR-NEWS asking whether the City would be interested in taking an ad in the newspaper relative to the opening of this facility. Speaking against the question Gouncilman Scott spoke against this question, remarking that it should not be the function of the City of Chula Vista to buy such an advertisement -- the only ones to benefit from this would be the newspaper. Motion not to take an ad It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the Council not take an ad. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None GOVERNMENT CLASS, CHULA VISTA Mayor Hamilton stated he received a letter HIGH SCHOOL from the government class of Chula Vista High School requesting a meeting to learn more about the functions, organizations and prob- lems of the local government. The times -12- mentioned in the letter, he added, were ones in which he would net be able to meet with the students. Councilman Hyde stated he would be happy to meet with these students. SWEETWATER REGIONAL PARK MEETING Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday at Southwestern College DISPOSAL SITES Mayor Hamilton reported that he received a letter from the Board of Supervisors regard- ing the recOrmnendation of the City of Chula Vista for free dump sites. Their action was to file this recommendation until a Solid Waste Management study is completed. REPORT FROM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Councilman Scott stated it was the recormnen- P, ELATIVE TO REQUESTED ENDORSEMENT darien of this Cormnittee that the Council OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FROM not support any one of these bills. EVELLE J. YOUNGER, ATTORNEY GENERAL It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Motion to accept report by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Legislative Committee recommendation be accepted. CPO MEETING Councilman Scott reported on the meeting he attended, replacing Councilman Hobel who could not attend, at which the voting form- ulas were discussed; he felt Chula Vista should go along with the Brown proposal rather than none at all. Councilman Egdahl reported on the afternoon session of this Committee in which they discussed the preliminary budget. COUNCIL DATA FOR GUEST COMMISSIONER Councilman Scott asked that the guest com- missioners be given any and all Council material pertaining to the meeting so that they can follow along with the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Hamilton moved, seconded by Councilman Scott that they adjourn to Executive Session after ORAL COI~dUNICATIONS, for personnel reasons. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None CITY INFORMATION BROGHUiIE Councilman Egdaht commented that this was well done and suggested that the resolutions and ordinances which affect the citizens be put ina Mayor Hamilton asked the City Manager to bring back the cost figures for printing such a brochure. -13- Councilman Hyde felt it would be useful to list the services offered by the Library and Parks and Recreation. Councilman Scott com- mented that this information could be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCIL CONFERENCE City Clerk Fulasz asked the Council to call a conference for Monday, May 24, 1971, at which time Supervisor Bear has requested to speak to the Council regarding the County transportation system. Deferred until after budget sessions It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that this presentation be deferred until after the budget sessions. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Councilman Hyde noted that the League dinner DIIqNERMEETING will be held Thursday, May 20, in the City of National City. Mayor Hamilton asked the Councilmen to call the secretary in the morning for their reser- vations. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Rather California A letter has been received from Linda L. Clothes relative to dangerous Whitelock, Personnel Manager, Rather Company, crossing at 660 "L" Street regarding the recorm~endations submitted by the Safety Com~nission of the dangerous cross- ing at 660 "L" Street. She asks that recom- mendation No. 1: "The Ratner place or in- stall a complete educational program among their people" is ambiguous and requests that the Safety Cormaission submit suggestions as to how this can be implemented. Referred to Safety Cormnission Mayor Hamilton directed that this request be referred to the Safety Cormnission. Request of City of E1 Monte for A letter, written by Kenneth E. Botts, Admin- Council support in opposing any istrative Officer, City of E1 Monte, is re- changes in sales tax distribution questing Council support of their stand in adopting a resolution opposing any attempt to alter the method of levying~ collecting and distributing the Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law, and to oppose any changes in sales tax distribution. Referred to Legislative Mayor Hamilton directed that this request Committee be forwarded to the Legislative Conunittee for report. MOTION TO RECONSIDER REQUEST OF It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMISSION by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that this request be removed from the table and reconsidered. Richard Glenn, Chairman, Dr. Glenn stated their request is for an Environmental Control Cormnission additional $200 plus $25 for rental of a typewriter for the balance of this fiscal year. He noted the public hearinE held at Southwestern College which was not budgeted, and submitted a package of correspondence sent by this Con~ission to various agencies, as work being done by this Commission. ~14- Use of typewriter The Council asked the City Manager to in- vestigate whether a typewriter can be made available to this secretary. Resolution to be brought back It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a resolution be brought back to the Council appropriating an amount up to $225 as additional funds for secretarial services for this Co~anission for the balance of this fiscal year. CLEAN-UP ALONG OTAY LAKES ROAD Mr. George Stobel, 575 McIntosh Street, Treasurer of Veterans Association, South- western College, stated his association plans to conduct another clean-up along Otay Lakes Road this Saturday, May 22. He requested that the Council make a few City trucks available to them for hauling this debris to the dump. Legality of request The Council questioned the legality of allow- ing City trucks in an area that was strictly County. City Manager Thomson indicated there may be an area whereby the liability of the equipment would be involved. Chula Vista Sanitary Service Mr. Herb Letham, representing this Company, stated his company would be happy to coop- erate with these students and haul this trash away. Dumping fee Mayor Hamilton commented that the City would pay for the dumping fee. Mr. Stobel remarked that the County has offered this to them free of charge. STOREFRONT OPERATION F~r. Ron Hollenbraus, 3745 Valley Vista Road, Bonita, asked if they could be refunded for the fee paid for a conditional use permit for permission to operate their proposed facility. Motion to refund fee It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Storefront Operation be refunded the $35 fee paid for a conditional use permit. INVITATION TO "AMERICA THE Mr. Lorenzo Provencio, teacher at Vista BEAUTIFUL" Square Elementary School and director of "The Vista Voices" invited the Council to a musical tribute to the country entitled "America The Beautiful", to be held on Tuesday, May 25, 1971 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. CHECK DONATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded CONTROL COMMISSION by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the check sent in by an interested citizen be returned with a note of thanks for his thoughtful consideration. TREES IN PARKNAYS Mr. Stanley Poehodowicz, 10 East Palomar Street, cormnented on the number of streets in the City with large parkways that have trees planted next to the curb. He suggested a setback be imposed whereby these trees will be planted in an area where they would not have to be uprooted at the time a street wid- ening project goes through. METROPOLITAN SEWER SYSTEM TOUR Director of Public Works Cole reminded the Council of the tour scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 1971. He asked that those planning to attend call him tomorrow, so that he can make the necessary arrangements. OXNARD CONVENTION Mr~ Edward Thorne, member of the International Friendship Cormnission, announced that there will be a convention held in the City of Oxnard on August 12, 13 and 14. Over 60 cities in California and the same number from Mexico are expected to be represented. REBUTTAL: PUBLIC HEARING ON Mr. Richard Marasso thanked the Council for BEVERAL CONTAINERS the time allotted him for his presentation and stated he will be sending in a 13-page document on rebuttal. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURiqMENT Mayor Hamilton stated the Council will adjourn the meeting from the Exeutive Session. The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 12:25 A.M., and from Executive Session at 1:05 A.M. to the meeting scheduled for Tues- day, May 25, 1971. -16-