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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/03/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 16, 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, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren, Chief of Building and Housing Grady, Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek, Assistant City Manager Bourcier 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 Gouncilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of March 8 and 9: 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GLENN JAMES, Mayor Hamilton introduced Glenn James, MEMBER OF PLANNING COMMISSION member of the City Planning Cormnission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 5982 - ACCEPTING This consists of widening the existing BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE travelway from 40 feet to 64 feet, and IMPROVEMENT OF "F" STREET FROM I-5 will provide for four lanes of traffic TO ASH AVENUE and two parking lanes. Storm drain facil- ities are being constructed and the traf- fic signal installation at Broadway is being remodeled and upgraded. It is recommended that the Council accept the lowest bid and award the contract to To B. Penick and Sons, Inc. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5983 - APPROVING The City Council has previously approved UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH SAN D]~GO a resolution declaring the City's intention GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY TO ACCOM- to participate in the construction of neces- MODATE ACCESS ROADS TO TIDELANDS sary connections between Tidelands Avenue and the interchange of State Route 54 and I-5 (February 9, 1971). San Diego Gas and Electric Company has signed the utility relocation agreement which calls for a payment of $90,235 by the City for the estin~gted share of costs of rearranging certain transmission llne towcr~. Costs questioned Councilman Scott questioned the reason for this sxpense. Director of Public Works Cole explained that thc ramps have to bc elevated to go over the San Diego Arizona and Eastern tracks plus there is a south- bound ramp that comes in from Highway 54 that goes onto I-5. When you elevate the ramps, then the transmission lines have to be raised so that proper clearance can be obtained between the ramps and lines. State and Federal funds discussed Councilman Scott questioned whether or not there was any State or Federal funds that would pay for such a project. Mr. Cole explained the costs that would be paid by the State on such a project. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5984 - ACCEPTING An easement has been obtained from the DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM SAN DIEGO railroad company for the construction of ARIZONA EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY drainage facilities in conjunction with the widening of "J" Street from Broadway to I-5 Freeway. The easement is in two parcels and will exist on the main line right-of-way south from "J" Street. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOo 5985 - APPROVING In conjunction with the widening of "J" AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO AND Street~ this agreement calls for the City ARIZONA EASTEPuN RAILROAD COMPANY to perform the necessary grading work, to FOR CERTAIN WORK TO BE PERFOFuMED pay for the removal of an existing trestle IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WIDENING at a cost not to exceed $800, and to stock- OF "J" STREET - GAS TAX PROJECT pile approximately 200 cubic yards of earth NO. 130 material. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5986 - APPROPRIAT- On September 17, 1970, City Council auth- lNG FUNDS FOR ARCHITECT'S FEE FOR orized an agreement between the City and TENNIS COURTS AND AUXILIARY BUILD- Richard Lareau and Associates, Architects, lNG AT SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE to prepare design of tennis courts and auxiliary building at Southwestern College. The architect has submitted a bill for the completion of this portion of his work which amounts to $9~590. This amount will be appropriated from the special Capital Outlay fund. -2- Discussion of joint powers agreement Councilman Scott discussed the possibility of having National City, Imperial Beach and San Diego contribute toward this tennis center and perhaps some other of these projects since they, too, are a part of this college. The Council agreed that this was worth investigating. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for investigation of joint It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded powers agreement by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that the staff contact the cities of National City, Imperial Beach and San Diego about the possibility of a joint powers agreement on the tennis courts and any other facilities that would have a joint usage basis at Southwestern College. RESOLUTION NO. 5987 - APPROVING Mr. Allison W. Evans, 172 "D" Street, has AGREEMENT FOR DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC requested that a lien agreement be prepared IMPROVEMENTS AT 172 '~" STREET to cover the construction of public improve- ments at 172 "D" Street. The agreement pro- vides for deferral of public improvements and establishes a lien in the amount of $1,900. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5988 - APPROVING This agreement continues the existing AGREEMENT FORDEFERRAL OF PUBLIC deferral of the requirement for sidewalks ~4PROVEMENTS AT BONITA VILLAGE to August 13, 1973, as recommended by the SHOPPING CENTER City Flanning Commission at their meeting of February 22, 1971, It also establishes a lien for the installation of ornamental street lights and appurtenant undersround facilities and will also begin the ground- work for the formation of a 1911 Assessment District. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes~ None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5989 - APPROVING This agreement calls for the deferral of AGREEMENT FOR DEFERRAL OF PUBLIC 6-inch P.C.C. pavement and establishes a IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ALLEY AT 239 lien in the amount of $1,100. THIRD AVENUE -3- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5990 - APPROVING On February 13, 1964, a service charge fee FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT of $0.40 per month for each family was BER~EEN CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CITY OF established by the City and Montgomery CHULA VISTA, MONTGOMERY SANITATION Sanitation District regarding the construc- DISTRICT AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO tion, operation and use of sewers within TO INCREASE SERVICE CHARGES this service area. The cost of operating District collection and metering facilities has surged upward since that time, and it is now proposed that an amendment to the agreement be approved providing for a change in rates from $0.40 to $0~70. Formation of District discussed Councilman Scott conm~ented that since two- thirds of the customers of Montgomery Sanitation District are from Chula Vista, it may now be logical for the City to take over the District and contract outside. City Attorney con~nents Mr. Lindberg explained the basic agreement which provides for the adjustments. He agreed that it may be time to take a look at the reorganization of this District. This matter would have to go before the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott that this matter be held over in order to get a re- port from the staff of the feasibility of accomplishing the acquisition of Montgomery Sanitation District. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Increased costs explained Director of Public Works Cole explained the basic reasons for the increased costs for both the Montgomery Sanitation District and the Spring Valley Sanitation District. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the ~eading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl~ Hobel~ Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Staff directed to check It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded feasibility of acquiring District by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the staff be directed to check out the feasibility of acquiring the Montgomery Sanitation District. RESOLUTION NO. 5991 - APPROVING OhM arch 9, 1964, the City entered into an FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BEIWEEN agreement with Spring Valley Sanitation THE CITY AND SPRING VALLEY SANITA- District regarding the use of the Spring TION DISTRICT TO INCREASE SERVICE Valley Outfall Trunk Sewer. This agreement CHARGES provided for a service charge of $0.40 per month per family unit served. It is now -4- being recommended that this service charge be increased to $0.50 per month due to the rise in maintenance and operation costs. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous eon- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5992 - APPROPRIATING On March 9, 1971, the Council extended FUNDS FOR OPERATION OF AZTEC BUS the agreement with Aztec Bus Lines for LINES one additional month. This resolution provides for an appropriation from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus in the amount of $5,400 for this one month period of time. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5993 - ENDORSING This resolution endorses the proposed MORE RIGID CONTROL OVER AIR changes recommended by Dr. Askew in the POLLUTION rules and regulations of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District and urges the Board of Supervisors acting as the Air Pollution Control Board of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District to adopt the proposed amendments as sub- mitted. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous cOn- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel~ Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5994 - APPROVING This resolution approves a contract with AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF the State Department of Finance for an POPULATION ESTIMATE up-dated population estimate. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5995 - APPROPRIAT- This resolution calls for an appropriation ING FUNDS FOR EDUCATION BEIMBURSE- of $473.95 to provide Education Reimburse- MENT TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 1970 ment to City employees who have satisfac- FALL SEMESTER torily completed approved coarses for the 1970 Fall semester. -5- Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5996 - APPROVING The City of Chula Vista has joined with 40 COOPERATIVE BID CONDUCTED BY or more County agencies in a cooperative COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR GASOLINE bid for procurement of gasoline. The Council is requested to approved the award of the County of San Diego to the Neptune Oil Company (Shell) for the one-year period beginning February 16, 1971. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Hyde cormmented that he hopes the staff will pursue this type of coopera- tive bidding and will find other areas to achieve this. RESOLUTION NO. 5997 - ACCEPTING The Purchasing Agent recormnends award to BIDS AND AWARDING CONTI~CT FOR the low bidder, Marck Motors, for the PURCHASE OF SUB-COMPACT AUTOMOBILES Pinto 2-door Sedan° The Police will re- ceive two of these cars and the Parks and Recreation Department one car. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5998 - APPROVING Councilman Scott stated he is abstaining AGREEMENT FOR LEASE AND OPERATION from discussion and vote on this item. OF RESTAURANT/BAR FACILITr~.S AT CHUIA VISTA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE This resolution approves the agreement between the City and Dick E. Agee for lease and operation of the restaurant and bar premises at the Municipal Golf Course~ Lease items questioned Councilman Hobel questioned the cost of the lessee putting in extra facilities in the golf course area (additional build- ings, concession stands, etc). City Attorney Lindberg stated it would be strictly thc obligation of the lossee. Term of lease Councilman Hobel questioned the term of 21 years. -6- City Attorney Lindberg explained that the lease was to be for 20 years from the time of completion of capital improvements, and that time was established as January 1, 1972. The lessee requested that the period of 12 months be allowed for completion of these improvements. City ownership of improvements Councilman Hobel questioned City ownership of the improvements after 20 years, but that the agreement states that the furni- ture or equipment may be removed by the lessee after termination of the lease. City Attorney Lindberg explained that after the 12-month period, the Council will get a detailed analysis of the improvements that have been installed, and the capital improvements that will become the property of the City after the leasehold period. Councilman Hobel then questioned the rest- room facilities -- whether they would be provided in these capital improvements. City Attorney Lindberg explained that there would be no obligation on the part of the City for any of these facilities, except for a share in the parking facili- ties. Payments to City Councilman Hyde questioned the rent paid to the City City Attorney Lindberg explained the pay- ments as defined in the agreement. Dick Asea, 1425 Second Avenue, Mr. Agee commented on the time element Space 30 involved in obtaining his liquor license. He stated there may be one week_end in which they will not have any alcoholic beverage. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent, passed and iadopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES; Oouncilmen Hyde, Egdahl~ Hobel, Hamilton Abstain: Councilman Scott Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO MOVE Director of Planning Warren submitted a BUILDINGS FROM 1436 FIRST AVENUE plat explaining that this is a request of AND FROM 115 QUINTARD STREET Roy Muraoka to move a single-family dwell- ing and a two-car garage-storage building from property at 1436 First Avenue and at 115 Qulntard Street. The City Planning Go~mnission recon~nends that the relocation of these buildings be approved, subject to the conditions enumerated in the inspection report of the Building amd Housing Depart- ment. This report calls for a $7,000 per- formance bond from the owner in order to insure covering all related costs of com- pletion of these structures at the new site~ which is adjacent to 1436 First Avenue and 115 Quintard Street. -7- Move-in approved It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that the move-in be approved, subject to the conditions delineated in the Build- ing Inspector's report. REQUEST FROM INTERNATIONAL The Cormission has selected April 22, FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION RELkTIVE TO 1971~ as the date of the luncheon for the RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE Foreign Exchange students. There will be STUDENTS 12 students; 8 from Youth for Understand- ing and 4 from American Field Service. Recommendation approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the recormnendation be accepted. Councilman Scott suggested the initial meeting take place at the Broadway Banquet Room rather than the Civic Center. REPORT ON LICENSING OF BICYCLES City Manager Thomson referred to his BY FIRE DEPARTMENT written report concerning a memo from the Chief of Police regarding stolen bicycles. Chief Winters attributes the 50% increase in stolen bicycles to the fact that almost 85% do not have a City license. In this respect, it is being recormnended that people be allowed to obtain bicycle licenses at any of the Fire Mtations, as well as the Police Department. It is hoped that this procedure will result in a substantial increase in the issuance of licenses due to the convenience offered by the close proximity of the Fire Stations to the owners, as well as the increased hours during which the licenses could be obtained. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Mobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. REPORT ON CITY'S USE OF SCHOOL Mr. William Jasinek~ Director of Parks FACILITIES - DIRECTOR OF pA1LKS and Recraation, referred to his written AND RECREATION report which stated that Mr. Ralph A. Sk~les, Assistant Superintendant~ Instruc- tional Services for the Sweetwater Union High School District, outlined a procedure whereby application could be made through the District office for usage of high school gyms for recreational programs. Staff indi- cates that a request will be made for one night per week and Saturday mornings during the school year, as well as some afternoons and evenings during the stummer at each gymnasium. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that thc recowanandatlons of the Director of Parks and Recreation be accepted and adopted. REPORT ON SWEETWATER VA~3~Y LITTLE Director of Parks and Recreation Jasinek LEAGUE REQUEST - DIRECTOR OF PARKS stated that he contacted Mr. Coulson, AND RECREATION representative of the Sweetwater Valley Little League. Mr. Coulson explained that the agreement was forwarded to their attorney, -8- William Cameron, and Mr. Cameron will con- tact the City Clerk as to when they will be ready to place this back on the Council agenda. They will be discussing some mod- ifications to the lease. REPORT ON REMODELING SCHEDULE OF The Council referred to the report by Mr. CIVIC CENTER - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC Lane Cole, Director of Public Works in WORKS which he noted that the final phase of the construction project will be January 12, 1972. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Request for cost figures Councilman Hobel questioned when the Coun- cil would obtain the cost figures. City Manager Thomson indicated that the Council will be getting some of this in- formation this week; however, he will be meeting with the architects and the staff to go over these figures, and will be re- questing a Council conference to discuss the items. REPORT ON STATUS OF POLICE Director of Public Works Cole reported FACILITY - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC that they had a punch list of 200 items WORKS in the final inspection of the facility. This list has now been reduced by 50% and should be completed by March 26, 1971. NO MEETING ON MARCH 23, 1971 Mayor Hamilton announced that there will be no regular meeting of the Council on March 23, but will be held, instead, on March 30. The Mayor, Councilmen Hyde and Hobel will be meeting with the students of Hilltop High School on March 23, at 7 P.M. TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM Mayor Hamilton ec~mmented on the Mayors' meeting held recently in San Diego with M~. McKinnon and Mr. Tom Prior, San Diego Transit Company. Mr. Prior stated that if any City indicated they were serious in negotiating with his firm, they would have continued service until July 1. Staff to meet with representatives It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff meet informally with Mr. Prior to talk about and explore other areas in which answers haven't been received. Then, when the City is ready to negotiate, it do so with the appointed Board. Council Conference Councilman Hyde suggested a Council con- ference be scheduled on this matter, after these meetings. MEETING IN WASHINGTON Councilman Scott remarked that he and Councilman Egdahl will be leaving for Washington this week and stated that if anyone wishes him to contact anyone, etc., to please let him know and he will be glad to do so. -9- PODIUM SPEAKERS Councilman Scott cormnented on the com- plaint made approximately six months ago, that it was difficult to know who was speaking at Council or Commission meet- ings, and something should be done to alleviate this. Councilman Scott suggested that perhaps the name plate could light up when that particular person is speaking. Staff directed to investigate Mayor Hamilton directed the staff to look into this matter and bring back a report. CORRESPONDENCE FROM ENVIRONMENTAL Councilman Scott commented that the min- CONTROL COMMISSION utes of this Cormnission reflect actions taken on certain matters that were to be forwarded to the Council. He requested that this be checked to see where the delay is in getting these letters out from all Commissions. City Clerk Fulasz stated she will contact the various cormmissions. CROSSING AT OTAY LAKES ROAD Councilman Scott commented on a letter he received from the Parents Club of Allen School regarding the unsafe crossing for children going to this school from Country Club Heights. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Safety Oonmnission. POST OFFICE BUILDING Councilman Hobel moved that thc City Attorney meet with the Postmaster and go over the terms of the lease of the Post Office building~ and report back to Coun- cil~ to find out the cost factors~ what the obligation of the City would be if they purchased the building, and the time of the lease, etc. The motion was seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried. SOUTH BAY MUNICIPAL COURT Councilman Hobel referred to the article in the newspaper indicating that E1Cajon has just appointed their third judge to hear court cases in that City. He stated it was now time for this City to request the return of the full-time court facili- ties here~ along with the night-time traf- fic court. He requested that this matter be directed to Judge O'Connor and the County Board of Supervisors. Suggesti~for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Gouncilman Hyde that this matter be set for Council conference. Councilman Scott felt a direct approach should be made now rather than set it for conference. -10- Motion to refer to staff It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the staff prepare a report for Council on this matter. Councilman Hyde suggested the report include the statis- tical information -- costs to City~ ~ etc. Councilman Scott felt the report, along with the statistical information should be sent out directly, since this matter has been discussed several times in the past. UNEI~PLOYMENT OFFICE PARKING Councilman Hobel discussed the parking situation of this facility and the need to, once again, investigate the matter since all the people coming to this office are using the Civic Center and Post Office parking facilities. City Manager Thomson noted that part of the problem was in scheduling the hours for these people to pick up their checks; however, may of them come early. Mr. Thomson indicated that perhaps the staff could contact someone in a higher level to see if the situation could be allevi- ated. INTERSECTION OF TELEGRAPH CANYON Councilman Hyde noted the condition of ROAD AND HILLTOP DRIVE the vacant site at this intersection which is presently being used as a dumping site. He requested that the staff look into this matter and see what the City can do about it. BUS STOPS Councilman Egdahl movod that the Safety Cou~nission investigate some of the bus stop locations, especially the stops of the San Diego Transit System when they are immediately across from an intersec- tiOno The motion was seconded by Council- man Hyde and unanimously carried. 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 and employee relations. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (City Clerk's Reports) Request for Traffic Light at Miss Patricia A. Braun, 153 Inkopah Street, Third Avenue and Moss Street requests that the Council consider putting in a traffic light at the corner of Third Avenue and Moss Street. Miss Braun cites the heavy traffic and unsafe condition at this corner. Councilman Scott noted that this area was in the County. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Miss Braun notifying her of this fact, and that a copy of her letter be sent to the County Board of Supervisors. -11- Request for Crosswalk Marking at Mrs. Helen D. Gordinier, 183 Third Avenue, "F" Street and Garrett Avenue requests Council consideration of a painted crosswalk at the intersection of Garrett Avenue and "F" Street. She states that crossing the road at this point is both dangerous and difficult. Referred to Safety Co~nission The Mayor directed that this matter be sent to the Safety Commission for report and recommendation. Request for Environmental Impact Mrs. Laurel Granquist, corresponding secre- Report Relative to Eucalyptus tary for the South Bay Citizens Planning Along the Freeway at "E" Street Committee, indicates that the highway de- partment may be cutting down at least half of the eucalyptus trees along the freeway between '~" Street and "G" Street. This Committee would like to receive an envir- onmental impact report on this. Councilman Egdahl mentioned the minutes of the Environmental Control Conanission whereby they stated that the cost of retaining these trees would be prohibitive. Councilman Scott directed that a copy of these minutes be sent to this Con~ittee. EUGENE P. BROCKER, 478 TAMARACK Mr. Brocker presented a petition signed by STREET 150 people requesting that a re-routing be made of a portion of Bus Route No. '~". This route runs from Rilltop to Main Street to Melrose; they are recormnending that Route '~" be extended to include Main Street, from Melrose on to Oleander, up Oleander to Orange and then to Melrose. Mayor Hamilton explained that the Council does not participate in bus routing, but if ha would present the petition to the City Clerk, the staff will investigate this matter. Suggestion for buses to run counter- Mr. John Rich, 157 Rivera Court, suggested clock-wise that the buses run counter-clock-wise. Mayor Hamilton asked Mr. Rich to submit this request in writing to the City Clerk and this matter will be considered. Burr Leonard, 6374 Parkside, Mr. Leonard, representing Aztec Bus Oom- San Diego pany, conmaented that prior to the time the free-ride promotion was discussed, they did submit these suggestions to staff. They will be most happy to work with the staff and the citizens in this matter. BICYCLE RIDING - EUGENE COLEMAN, Mr. Coleman stated he is a member of the 5941 GOTHAM STREET Environmental Control Co~nission, and on January 25, he made a motion that the Council be requested to send someone to Davis to investigate the methods used by this City for bicycle riding. In view of the staff sending someone to Sacramento on March 22~ he would request that this staff member be asked to visit Davis and report on this situation. -12- Mayor Hamilton requested the City Manager give this suggestion consideration and, if possible, have the person who is making the trip to Sacramento detour to Davis. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M, APPOINTMENT OF PURCHASING AGENT It was announced by Mayor Hamilton that James Espinosa was appointed as Purchasing Agent for the City. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:16 PoM. to the meeting scheduled for March 30, 1971, at 7 P.M. City C k -13-