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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/05/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CttULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA lfeld Tuesday May 25, 1976 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Councilmen absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Director of Planning Peterson, Assistant Director of Public Works Lippitt, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Administrative Analyst Boyd, Administrative Analyst Smith, Chief Accountant Hackett The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the minutes of the meetings of April 28 and May 18, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 2. a. ALL STATES PROGRAM - Mayor Hmnilton read the Proclamation saluting the State of Massachusetts State of Massachusetts and members in the audience from this State were asked to stand and introduce themselves. b. PRESENTATION BY PORT Mr. Campbell spoke on the Chula Vista small boat CO~ISSIONER C.R. basin explaining the delay in providing a basin CAMPBELL with adequate water depth; outlined possible con- struction of a new salt marsh and new mud flats; discussed progress made with San Diego Gas and Electric Company to construct a wildlife preserve and said the engineering problem appears to have been solved so the basin can now be dredged with the second entrance still a possibility. ORAL COY~4UNI~ATIONS John Fabrick Mr. Fabrick said he writes a column entitled Del Rey Seniors "South Bay Seniors" in the STAR-NEWS and he read his column of "personality of the week" commending Mayor Hamilton for his suggestion that $3,000 be included in the budget to aid in the subsidy of meals for seniors at Del Rey High School, and also extended thanks to Councilmen Hobel and Hyde. Duane Pudgil Mr. Pudgil said he is the owner of South Bay 378 San Miguel Drive Towing and would like to talk about Item N~ 10 on the agenda, Mayor Hamilton suggested that it would be better to wait until this item came up for Council dis- cussion and Mr. Pudgil could then make his comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS 3. a. PUBLIC HEARING - Director of Pl mming Peterson explained that this CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE is a subdivision proposal (filed by Royal Invest- SUBDIVISION MAP FOR PARKWAY ment Properties, Ltd.) to create five lots (on 3.08 PLACE City Council Meeting -2- May 25, 1976 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Park Way in the R-3 zone) and that the Planning Commission granted a variance to permit a slight reduction in lot frontage in the R-3 zone to 60 feet for single family resi- dential lots. Mr. Peterson said the Planning Commission recommends approval and staff concurs. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the Mayor opened the public hearing. Gary McCabe ~,Ir. McCabe said he represented the applicant and 2160 Fletcher Parkway stated that the proposal will be a benefit to the E1Cajon neighborhood and also a benefit to the City in that the drainage channel will be improved. He urged approval of the application. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. b. RESOLUTION NO. 8169 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP text was waived by unanimous consent by those OF A SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN present, passed and adopted by the following AS PARKWAY PLACE - PCS-76-3 vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 4. a. PUBLIC HEARING - F.P. Phillips and R. A. Reynolds have filed a CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR petition for a change in the General Plan desig- GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT nation of approximately 1.2 acres of land located GPA-76-2 FOR 1.2 ACRES on the easterly side of North Fourth Avenue, about LOCATED AT 71 NORTH FOURTH 230 feet southerly of Trousdale Drive, from AVENUE "Retail Commercial" to "Research and Limited Industrial". Director of Planning ?eterson explained that the property is on the east side of Fourth Avenue, south of Trousdale; Brisbane Street shown on the map is not yet constructed but will be constructed at such time as the Route 54 freeway is built and will be the main entrance to the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park. The property contains the old telephone company building which the applicant feels is more adaptable to an industrial use than to a commercial use. The area to the north and to the east is zoned and designated industrial on the City's General Plan and the area to the west (in National City) is zoned for industrial purposes. Mr. Peterson said staff is recommending that the General Plan be amended, first certifying the negative declaration, and that the Planning Com-  mission concurred. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, the Mayor opened the public hearing. Frank Phillips Mr. Phillips said he is co-owner and applicant and 71 North Fourth Avenue their business address is 71 North Fourth. He stated the owners have given the zone change considerable thought and feel the light industrial would be best suited of all possible uses for the property, lie urged approval of the amendment to the General Plan. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting -3- May 25, 1976 b. RESOLUTION NO. 8170 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the APPROVING ~NDMENT TO text was waived by unanimous consent by those GENERAL PLAN FOR APPROX- present passed and adopted by the following vote, IMATELY 1.2 ACRES LOCATED to-wit AT 71 NORTH FOURTH AVENUE AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 5. PUBLIC HEARING - The City has petitioned for a change in the CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR General Plan designation for approximately 3.92 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-76-1 acres of land located between Fourth and Fifth FOR AREA ON SOUTH SIDE OF "L" Avenues on the south side of "L" Street, from STREET BETWEEN FOURTH AND Medium Density Residential to High Density Resi- FIFTH AVENUES dential to bring the area into conformance with the General Plan. State law requires zoning Mayor Hamilton said the Council had received a to conform with General Plan letter asking why this matter was being considered. He explained that a State law was passed requiring that the zoning and General Plan have to be com- patible. Director of Planning Peterson stated that the property is presently in the County and was pre- zoned to R-3-G-P category in 1969 and the prezoning does not conform to the General Plan. With re- newed interest in annexation by property owners~ the applicant has applied for an amendment to the General Plan. Mr. Peterson said staff recom- mends the General Plan remain at the existing density because of the single family homes located in the area to the south and to the north. He also said a motion for denial of the General Plan Amendment at a Planning Commission meeting resul- ted in a tie vote and they were unable to adopt a recommendation. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Citizens speak Gaylord Henry (representing Charles Offerman), in favor Charles Offerman, Loren Byrne, Arthur Peinada (representing Betty Padelford), Doris Bradley, Warren Harding, and Charles Defreitas all spoke in favor of amending the General Plan, citing their feelings on benefits from improving the area, economic factors, no adverse effect on schools, change would be conrpatible with desig- nation of "L" and Fourth as major streets, the Environmental Impact Report shows no significant environmental impact, and apartment development would be a good buffer between homes and surrounding area. Citizens speak against Millard Showman, Dorothy Showman, and Peggy Hupp amending General Plan spoke against the amendment giving their views that it would not be compatible with the surround- ing single family home~ and would cause higher taxes. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. RECESS A recess was called at 8:29 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. City Council Meeting -4- May 25, 1976 Unanimous vote of those present Mayor Hamilton noted that with three members of needed to take action tho Council present, it would take their unanimous vote to approve the Amendment. He asked Mr. Henry, as counsel for the applicant, if they would like to readvertise and have a hearing before a full Council or if they would like to have Council act at this meeting, Mr, Henry said his client wanted to have Council act at this time. Council discussion Council discussed various aspects of the General Plan Amendment, reviewed previous zoning~ com- pared zoning in other similar areas, discussed possibility of applying "P" plan, and the need to protect the single family homes with "buffered" development on adjacent properties. Motion to deny request It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the request for change in the General Plan - the amendment - be denied. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Gaylord Henry - request Mr. Henry stated his client was anxious to have for continuance the matter resolved, but would prefer to continue the hearing if the Council is not able to reach a decision since a unanimous vote is needed. He asked for continuance. Need to readvertise City Attorney Lindberg commented that the hearing had been closed and it would require readvertising a hearing before the Council. }te suggested that they may want to consider a date when a full Council would be present. Motion to reopen hearing It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the hearing be reopened. Unanimous vote needed City Attorney Lindberg explained that to reopen the hearing, the Council would have to have a unanimous vote of those present, but it can be continued with less than a unanimous vote. No second The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hamilton to continue the hearing to June 15 and readvertise as a new hear- ing. Councilman Hobel seconded the motion with the consideration to staff that with the public hearing on the budget on June 15, that there would not be four or five public hearings on that date. Motion carried ~e motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hobel Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Mayor Itamilton suggested that the property owners may want to consider working together as a group to consolidate the properties for planning purposes for better utilization of the property and have staff review such plans and make recommendations to the Council - thus a higher density might be considered. He also clarified that the testimony offered on June 15 will be considered new testimony and all testimony heard at this meeting will not be considered. City Council Meeting -5- May 25, 1976 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Ityde, seconded by Councilman Ilobel and unanimously carried by those present that the Consent Calendar be approved. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 8171 - On May 4 and May 5, respectively, Mr. Louis ACCEPTING GRANT DEED TO Guillemette granted an eight foot wide tree CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY planting and maintenance easement, and 13-1/2 FOR STREET PURPOSES AND feet of additional right of way for street pur- GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR poses. Execution of these documents by Mr. STREET TREE PURPOSES Guillemette satisfies conditions one and two FROM LOUIS GUILLEMETTE of approval for Tentative Parcel Map 10-76. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 8172 - A number of changes decreased the scope of the AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 Library landscaping plans after the sculpture TO LANDSCAPING CONTRACT FOR selection committee selected a sculpture site on THE CHULA VISTA LIBRARY the north side of the Library grounds. These changes resulted in a decrease in the contract cost of $1,268.75. The change was recommended by Tucker and Kater, Landscape Architects. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8173 - In accordance with Article 3, Section 50050 of TRANSFERRING UNCLAIMED MONIES the Government Code, the City Treasurer has FROM THE CASH BOND DEPOSIT published a Notice of Unclaimed Monies in the FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND amount of $2,356.91 which has remained in the City Treasury for more than three years. No verified claim has been filed to recover the money. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 8174 - On March 10, 1976 the Council approved offering APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH members of management a choice of continuing KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH with the Travelers Medical and Hospitalization PLAN, INC. Plan or changing to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, with the City's monthly contribution to remain the same regardless of the plan selected. Of 52 eligible employees, 1S have enrolled in the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. (End of Consent Calendar) 10. RESOLUTION The City Council had indicated a favorable AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. attitude toward the prospect of awarding towing 4192 AND 6842 ESTABLISHING service contracts based upon the lowest rates POLICIES FOR THE SELECTION proposed in bid documents and the ability of the AND DESIGNATION OF TOW CAR operator to meet the minimum requirements SERVICE AS REQUESTED BY THE established by the City. Two contracts will be POLICE DEPARTMENT awarded based upon this procedure as specified in the Resolution. Duane Pudgil Mr. Pudgil stated he is the owner of South Bay 378 San Miguel Drive Towing, and he was also speaking on behalf of the other throe tow companies involved in the City contract. He outlined the reason for tile rate increase requested: (1) Increase in insur- ance costs, (2) increase in storage property, (3) price of gasoline increase, and (4) increase in parts and labor for maintaining equipment. He urged the Council to reconsider the proposal to amend Resolutions 4192 and 6842, and stated the bidding process would eliminate two of the tow companies now serving the City, which would result in a decrease in the quality of service and in the reliability of service. City Council Meeting -6- May 25, 1976 Alternatives suggested Mr. Pudgil concluded in asking the Council to con- sider two alternatives: (1) Leave the system as it is with the four companies serving the City, or (2) stay with the existing system until the City can set the rate at an average level after a study of all jurisdictions and agencies in San Diego County. Council discussion The Council discussed the proposed Resolution, contract fees, whether or not the bidding process would lower rates (staff felt that it probably would) comparison of rates with other cities, and administrative time spent in connection with the towing service. In answer to a query from Council, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that staff did not feel it appropriate for the City to set rates, but Should, under the bid process, let the "free enterprise private system" seek the level that is justified under competitive arrangement. Motion to file It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that this Resolution be filed. Councilman Hyde spoke against the motion, stating it is difficult for the Council to determine what a fair rate is and that the best agreement for the citizens is to provide for the bid process. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hobel NOES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hyde Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Anthony Charltor Mr. Charltor said he operates the Tony Mobile 300 "E" Street Service station and he spoke against the Resolu- tion, commenting that the low bidders may not pro- vide adequate emergency service because the fee might not be worthwhile. Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that this item be continued to the meeting of June iS when a full Council will be present. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 817S - Bids were received May 13, 1976 for the construc- ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING tion of a storm drain in Fifth Avenue from "J" CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN IN Street to "K" Street as follows: FIFTH AVENUE, "J" STREET TO "K" STREET different types of pipe: It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, R. S. Construction Company, in the amount of $75,229.95 under Alternate ~2, and that the City Council appropriate $7,334.25 from the unappropriated balance of 2107 Gas Tax Funds and authorize the expenditure of $82,750 from account 28-6200-GT-4. City Council Meeting -7- May 25~ 1976 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8176 - This agreement is a contract between EDP Management, APPROVING AGREEb~NT BETWEEN Inc. and the City of Chula Vista providing for THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND the management and operation of the data process- EDP MANAGEb~NT, INC. FOR ing facility by personnel employed by EDP. EDP COb~UTER FACILITIES ~IRNAGE- Management, Inc. will be acting as an independent MENT AND AUTHORIZING THE contractor in supervising the data processing MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT facility. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, ttyde Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 13. RESOLUTION (Held for discussion after action on Item 14. See below) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 8177 - The City Charter requires that a public hearing GIVING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC be set to provide for citizen comment on the HEARING TO CONSIDER THE fiscal 1976-77 budget, including the setting of ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET OF employee salaries. The resolution sets the date THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA of June 15, 1976 for the public hearing. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, ttamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 13. RESOLUTJON NO. 81Z8 - On February 25, 1976 City staff presented the AWARDING CONTRACT WITH Council the Space Needs Study conducted by LIEBHARDT, WESTON AND Facility Sciences Corporation. The Council GOLDMAN FOR RENOVATION chose to proceed with Plan II B calling for OF THE CIVIC CENTER AND enclosing the post office loading dock, ¢onstruc- AUTHORIZING TIlE TRANSFER ting a connector between the post office and OF FUNDS library buildings, performing major interior renovation to these two buildings, and minor renovation to City Hall. On March 12, 1976 a Request for Proposal (RFP) was distributed to interested architects and interior design firms in the Southern California area and of the $0 proposals received, three firms were selected to make oral presentations. The selection committee recommends that the contract be a~arded to Liebhardt, Weston and Goldman as being the most qualified to perform the services required. City Council Meeting -8- May 25, 1976 ExPlanation of increase In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Admin- in fees istrative Analyst Boyd explained the increase in fees (from $72,809 to $94,000 plus 10% for contingencies of $9,400), and the increased scope. He said when the RFP was sent out in March, it only included the renovation and no consideration was given at that time for the on-site revision work which was to be included at a later date. After the firm was selected, the scope of the renovation project was changed to include more interior design services in the Civic Center, and in addition the on-site work of approximately $176,000 was included, which increased the fee from approximately $73,000 to $94,000. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent by those present, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1684 - When the Ordinance was codified, this subject ADDING TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF section was omitted and the City Attorney con- THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL cuffed that the Ordinance must go through the CODE SECTION 15.08.410 process of being re-adopted. RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I, 1973 EDITION - FIRST READING Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this reading ordinance be placed on its first reading and that the reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent by those present. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Scott, Egda]~] 16. ORDINANCE At present, any alteration or addition to a AMENDING SECTION 15.32.050, building which has a permit value of $5,000 SUBSECTION B, OF THE CHULA or more requires the undergrounding of utilities. VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING Since the cost of construction has increased TO RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS significantly, the Board of Appeals and Advisors FOR THE UNDERGROUNDING OF feels that an amount of $20,000 or more, or UTILITIES - FIRST READING 25% of the floor area is more equitable. Single family dwellings on existing individual lots are deleted from this proposal. The Board of Appeals and Advisors also requests that the ordinance be referred to them annually for review. Rationale for In answer to query from Councilman Hyde, Director staff position of Building and Housing Grady stated that staff felt that including the reference to 25% of the floor area is confusing and defeats the purpose of the ordinance to get away from the costly requirement for additions. Motion to accept staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by recommendation Councilman Hyde that staff recommendation be accepted to delete reference to 25% of the floor area and bring the revised Ordinance back to the City Council Meeting -9- May 25~ 1976 Council at the meeting of June 1, 1976. The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS OF THE CiTY MANAGER 17. a. REPORT ON "MUNICIPAL Staff was directed to submit information on the HUM3kN CARE SERVICES: feasibility of Chula Vista moving into the Human NECESSITY OR EXTRA- Care Services field and on November 11, 1976 a VAGANCE?" study design was forwarded to the City Council and approved. The report is the culmination of extensive effort to provide a balanced view of social programs. Motion to defer item It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman ttyde, and unanimously carried by those present that this item be deferred until a full Council is present. b. REPORT ON MISSION Recently there have been several major develop- CABLE TV, INC. ments in the area of the City's cable television franchise with Mission Cable, which include: (1) New centralized customer service department, (2) new billing cycle~ (3) new cable system development, (4) new franchise agreement, (5) rebuilt program, and (6) new cable television subscribers will get additional Los Angeles stations. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. c. REPORT ON SEQUOIA- The City Council requested staff to determine the BRANDYWINE PARK PROPERTY - advisability of trading the Sequoia-Brandywine VALLE LINDO PARK-SCHOOL park site and acquiring property next to a SITE potential elementary school site on Brandywine Avenue. After discussion with school officials it was determined that the Sequoia-Brandywine park site can be appropriately developed to serve the surrounding neighborhood in connection with the utilization of the Valle Lindo School site. Staff recommended proceeding with development plans. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the report be accepted. d. ADDITIONAL TRAILER FOR City Manager Cole stated that the County Law USE BY COUNTY LAW AND and Justice AgEncy has contacted the City about JUSTICE AGENCY moving another trailer in the vicinity of the Civic Center for use by the Marshalls - 400 square foot trailer. Other arrangements were evaluated, but the Marshalls did not agree with suggestions feeling there would be problems because of traffic and confusion. Motion to endorse trailer It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Council endorse the use of the trailer. e. CETA PROGRAM City Manager Cole commented that the County requested that the City submit the CETA program by May 26. In order to comply, the program was prepared and submitted, but does require City Council approval. The program is to retain the present CETA employees through December. The City Council Meeting -10- May 25, 1976 Senate Committee has recommended extending the program with some increase in funds until October 1977~ Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the City's CETA program be approved. Mr. Cole stated the program will be presented to Council next week (June 1). REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTmeNT HEADS 18. REPORT ON APPLICATION On April 20, 1976 Council directed staff to OF THE "H" DISTRICT TO bring to Council a proposal for application of THE AREA EAST OF 1-805 the "H" zone to those particular hillsides and canyons which merit preservation. Subsequently, the Council mado plans for a field trip into this area, and in a written report Director of Planning Peterson said staff recommends that this matter be deferred until after the field trip. Motion to defer It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Mayor Hamilton that action on this matter be deferred until after the Council takes the field trip (June 12). Mayor Hamilton clarified that the field trip is planned for June 12 unless Councilman Egdahl is unable to attend. Aftor further discussion, Council agreed that the tentative date will be June 12 and that July 3 will be an alternate date. Motion carried The motion to defer action on Item 18 carried unanimously by those present. 19. REPORT ON SMOKE On March 23, 1976 Council directed staff to DETECTORS investigate whether or not requirements can be instituted in the City of Chula Vista to have smoke detectors installed in older homes more subjected to fire. In a written report, Director of Building and Housing Grady said the Board of Appeals and Advisors recommends deferral until the County of San Diego has made a decision as it feels the requirement would be more effective if it were on a County-wide basis and would also keep the City's Building Code more uniform with other jurisdictions in the County. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present to accept the report. 20. REPORT ON FENCING OF In a written statement, Director of Public Works MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN reported that the department had made contact WALKWAY IN HALECREST with a local fenc~ company and the San Diego Gas ESTATES and Electric Company to determine the costs associated with fencing and lighting the Halecrest walkway. In addition, contact was made with six of the eight residents adjacent to the walkway to obtain their input. The following three alternatives are suggested: City Council Meeting -11- May 25, 1976 A. Six (6) foot chain link fence at an estim- ated cost of $7,700. B. Eight (8) foot chain link fence with pro- vision for chain link cover at a later date at an estimated cost of $14,000. C. Chain link covered walkway at an estimated cost of $20,000. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by alternate "B" Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried by those present that Scheme "B" be approved - the eight foot chain link fence on both sides with open framing across the top which, if necessary, can be screened in at a later date. COUNCIL COMMENTS Closing of Library It was noted by Councilman Hyde that the staff during moving process plans to close the Library between June 14 and 26 for moving purposes - a period of 12 days. He questioned this period of time and asked if it could be justified. City Manager Cole stated that originally it was estimated it would take three weeks to make the move. The movers now estimate about one week, after which the library staff must arrange materials and prepare for opening which they feel will take approximately one week. He suggested that the library staff explain the procedure to the Council next week. Motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be directed to make every effort in the move between the old library and the new library to minimize the amount of time that the library is closed for public use. 21. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a. Verified claim for damages - Ms. Mergy submitted a claim, through her attorney, Alejandrina Mergy Ralph J. Anievas of San Ysidro, for $20,000 for 965 Fourth Avenue general damages following her arrest by a private Chula Vista security officer at Von's Grocery Store and sub- sequent alleged abuse by store employee in making a body search, which was done at the direction of a Chula Vista police o£ficer. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for June 1, 1976. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC City Clerk Deputy City Clerk