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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1970/07/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHIrLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 14, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Admin- istrative Assistant Ratelle, City Engineer Cole Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer° APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of July 7, 1970, be approved, copies hav- ing been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - On intention to vacate a portion of alley, north of "G" Street and east of Third Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of the alley located in Block 6 of Chula Vista Villa Tract No. 2, north of "G" Street and east of Third Avenue, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. James Fritcher, 277 "G" Street, spoke in favor of the alley closing. No others wishing to speak and the Clerk having received no written com- munications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5718 - Ordering vacation of portion of alley, north of "G" Street and east of Third Aven.~e Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5719 - Supporting adoption of Senate Bills 966 and 967 relating to ter~ination of unproductive oil leases Offered by Councilman Scott~ the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5720 - Amending Schedule II of Traffic Code to include special stops en "H" Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for architect's fee for the design and development of the Library and Civic Center complex It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobal, and carried that action on this item be held over for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 5721 - Granting permission to construct driveways in excess of Code limitations at 72 Sandalwood Drive and 220 Bonita Glen Drive Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5722 - Amending agreement with architects relating to Civic Center space plans Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5723 - Authorizing appraisals for proposed Otay Park site and appropriating funds therefor Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5724 - Authorizing life-time pass to the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course for Mr. and Mrs. George Lee Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdahl COMPLETION OF PARKING LOT ON GUAVA AVENUE Administrative Officer Thorn stated it has been determined that the addi- tional costs for immediate construction of the parking lot on Guava Avenue would be $1,190. If in~nediate construction of the parking lot is the desire of the Council, Mr. Thorn asked that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appro- priate resolution. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back at the next meeting the appropriate resolution for starting the parking lot construction. ~/REPORT ON MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS IN SACRAMENTO Mayor Hamilton gave a report on a meeting in Sacramento that he and Mayor pro rem Scott attended with Mayors of eight other cities in San Diego County. The meeting, with Assemblymen and Senators from San Diego County, was for the purpose of discussing legislation now pending before the Legislature that affects cities. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAYORS AND COUNCILMEN'S CONFERENCE Mayor ~ilton announced that there will be an all-day conference for Mayors and Councilmen in San Diego County, on Friday, August 7, 1970. The Mayor urged all Councilmen to attend. ~SCHEDULING OF MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM AUTHORIZED Mayor Hamilton stated a letter has been received from Mr. T. O. Prior, General Manager of the San Diego Transit Corporation, requesting payment of 11¢ per mile to meet the deficit of the Corporation for operation of buses in Chula Vista. Mayor Hamilton stated other cities in the County have received the same letter, and Mayors, at a recent meeting, unanimously went on record that the Corporation be notified that none of the Cities intend to pay this deficit. The Mayors asked that representatives of the Corporation be asked to appear before them and explain the justification for the request. Mayor Hamilton stated this does not pre-empt each city hawing a meeting with representatives of the Corpo- ration on the matter. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that Mr. Prior be asked to appear before the City Council~ if possible, at the meeting of 3uly 21 or July 28. INVITATION TO LUNCHEON Mayor Hamilton stated a letter has been received from the San Diego Transit Corporation inviting the Mayor and Councilmen to a special luncheon to be held July 18, at noon at 235 Fifteenth Street, San Diego, at which time an Administrator for the Department of Urban Mass Transportation, Washington, D. C., will make an important announcement. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will attend and report back. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA POLICE CO~4UNITY RELATIONS CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton stated the Sheriff's Department is requesting that a member of the Council attend the Southern California Police Corm~unity Relations Confer- ence at Bali Hal Motel, to be held July 20 from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the City be represented. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he would have one of the officers attend. ~HEARING ON SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE Mayor Hamilton stated that the San Diego City Council is holding a hear- ing on the San Diego Gas and Electric Company franchise, on July 15, at 10:00 A.M. The Mayor recormmended City representation. Councilman Hobel stated he would attend. City Attorney LindBerg stated he will be present at the request of the Gas and Electric Company. ~REPRESENTATION AT SAN DIEGO COUNCIL HEARING ON EMPLOYEE-EMPLOYERRELATIONS AUTHORIZED Mayor Hamilton announced the San Diego City Council is having a hearing on employee-employer relationship as it regards Civil Service associations and unions. The hearing is to be held July 16, at 10:00 A.M. and the Mayor urged City representation. It was suggested that Director of Personnel McCabe attend the meeting and report to the Council. ~/OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1019 AUTHORIZED Mayor Hamilton stated the City of Del Mar has requested that all cities support them in opposing Assembly Bill No. 1019 pertaining to establishment of three zones for allocation of horse racing dates instead of two. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that this bill be op- posed by the City of Chula Vista. NOTICE OF MEETING ON REGIONAL PARK Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council there will be a meeting on July 30~ at 7:30 P.M., at the Southwestern College between the County of San Diego~ Chula Vista and National City with possible representatives from the City of San Diego, City of Imperial Beach, the Port District and Corps of Engineers, regarding the proposed regional park in Sweetwater Valley. REQUEST FOR BENCHES Mrs. Phyllis Foster, President of the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau, stated that the Visitor Information Center on Mission Bay is desirous of having two of the Mexican benches like those installed on Broadway, permanently installed outside the Center on Mission Bay. An appropriate plaque would be attached advertising the fact they belong to the City of Chula Vista. Council to take under advisement. Mr. Nick Slijk, representing the Broadway Association: reminded the Coun- cil the Association has half interest in the benches and would appreciate being consulted prior to disposition of any of them. REPORT ON MEETING WITH ASSEMBLYMAN KNOX Mayor Hamilton reported that he and Mayor pro rem Scott~ in Sacramento~ were able to speak with Assemblyman Knox, father of most Local Agency Formation bills and an authority on annexation laws, and related to him some of the prob- lems the City has been having on annexations over the past several years. Mr. Knox asked that we direct s letter to himS citin8 the examples relaters, and any others that have been brought to the attention of the City. ~/COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor Hamilton stated a Council conference will be held Monday, July 20 at i:00 P.M., to discuss the following items: formation of an Environmental Com- mittee, Police facility furnishings and equipment, Civic Center remodeling, devel- opment of park site on "F" Street and Library, Oakland Museum exhibit, policy on drainage ditches, Parks and Recreation Master Plan and policy on land acquisition. REQUEST FOR USE OF ROHRPARK A letter was read from the American National Red Cross requesting the use of the facilities of the Rohr Park for the purpose of the Red Cross First Aid In- structors' Retraining Program, to be held on Sunday, September 27, 1970 from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the request be referred to the Parks and Recreation Con~ission for report back in one week. REQUEST FOR STUDY OF THE "AGENT CONCEPT" A letter was read from the Police Relief Association, Inc., requesting that the Council assign the Personnel Officer and the Civil Service Commission the task of preparing an analytical study of the '~gent Concept" and making recom- mendations for the Council's review on January 1, 1971. This matter already hav- ing been referred to the Civil Service Cormmission, no further action was taken. HEARING ON MEMBEKSHIP DUES TO LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES A letter was read from the Police Relief Association, Inc., advising the Council that on July 2, 1970~ the San Francisco Police Officers Association obtained a temporary restraining order which prohibited the City of San Francisco from pay- ing its membership dues to the League of California Cities on grounds the dues are paid from citizens' taxes which are used by the League in opposing bills proposed or supported by the Police Association with regard to wages, hours and working con- ditions. July 16 has been set as the date for the hearing on the order. Upon questioning by Councilman Scott, City Attorney Lindberg stated that should this hearing be continued or there be an unfavorable ruling, the City should and would probably be asked to join in with the City of San Francisco on the matter. CHARTER CHANGES It was suggested by Councilman Scott that the staff look into the possi- bility of having Oharter changes placed on the November ballot, and report back to the Council. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BROCHURE Mr. Orvell Richardson, President of the Chula Vista Chamber of Cormnerce, presented each Councilman and staff member with the new brochure for the City, prepared and paid for by members of the Chamber. TAXPAYERS' ASSOCIATION CITES OBJECTIVES Mr. Ernest Arnold, President of the Chula Vista Taxpayers' Association, cited the purpose and objectives of the Association and gave the position of the Association on imposition of the five per cent Utility Tax. YOUNG HISTORIANS - Request for funds Mr. Robert Case, 3350 Rio Vista Drive~ representing the Young Historians, outlined for Councilmen all the work the Young Historians have done to date on the museum in Rohr Park and other projects the Young Historians have been and are work- ing on. He asked Council support of the organization with a funding of $1,700. He was asked to bring back at the meeting of July 28, a breakdown of projects con- templated and what the $1~700 would be expended for. SOUTH BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Request for funds Mr. Michael Poe, Archeologist for South Bay Historical Society, asked that one or more members from the survey and museum be appointed to the Mayor's His- torical Con~nittee to help inform the Council of the newly-found historic and pre- historic discoveries, and help coordinate action upon them, and to appropriate between $1~000 and $1:200 for purchase of equipment for survey and excavation, hiring of a part-time supervisor and help for the publication of the results. Mr. Poe was asked to bring back his proposal and what the funds would be used for at the meeting of July 28, 1970. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M., sine die. Cit 'C erk