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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/07/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CMULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 1, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Councilmen absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Robens, Director of Planning Peterson, Citizens Assistance Officer Smith, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of June 17, 18, and 19, 1975, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Ms. Patricia Keith, COMMISSIONER newly elected Chairperson of the City's Environmental Control Commission/Historical Site Board, as guest commissioner for this meeting. PRESENTATION OF AN An Official Presidential Portrait was presented OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL to the City Council by Mr. Wes Marden, who PORTRAIT - WES MARDEN stated that the President had personally asked him to present the Official Portrait to the City Council on behalf of America's 200th Birthday. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Joe Scannicchio Mr. Scannicchio stated he attended the Board President, of Supervisors meeting today to speak on the Chamber of Commerce current redistricting plan which puts the City of Chula Vista into two (2) districts. The Board ruled (3-2) that no testimonies were to be given. Mr. Scannicchio asked Council's support in asking th at the Board of Supervisors place this back on their agenda and to instruct the City Attorney to explore the possibility of legal proceedings to prohibit the current redistricting plan. City Council Meeting 2 July 1, 1975 Herb Lathan Mr. Lathan reported that the Board of Super- 639 Carla Av~nue~ visors has just virtually "wiped out" the Chula Vista Veterans' Service Bureau by cutting this budget down to $120,000.00 from $300,000.00. He asked Council's support in requesting that the Board of Supervisors reconsider this matter. Bill Ayers Mr. Ayers agreed with the testimony given by 44 East Mankato Street Mr. Lathan. He explained that the present Chula Vista plans are to put this service under that of the Welfare Department. Ann Payne Mrs. Payne stated she was representing the 3836 Alameda Way League of Women Voters and the Sweetwater Bonita Civic Association. She stated that she did not feel that the interests of the public were being served by the manner in which the Board of Supervisors has divided Chula Vista into two (2) districts and that the Board of Supervisors had ignored their own directives in adopting this plan. She urged the Council to direct the City Attorney to review the court case which followed the last redistricting four (4) years ago to see if any of the results can be applied to this present cage. Mrs. Payne said that a good starting place to establish the boundaries of District No. 1 would be the Sweetwater Community College district boundaries. Fred Allen Mr. Allen discussed his private bus line San Diego Economy Bus business which he started in this area over Line - Operates from 29 years ago. He stated that San Diego College Grove, Spring Transit may be running over a portion of his Valley and Third Avenue same route (Third Avenue to San Ysidro) and to San Ysidro if this is so, Federal requirements stipulate that the bus firm must buy him out. He asked Council's support to see that he gets a fair consideration. Director of Public Works Robens explained that the new established routes have a line that goes from Third Avenue to the Castle Park area. The route Mr. Allen is discussing has not been approved. Mayor Hamilton commented that even though it was not approved, the County has yet to consider the new routes. Councilman Hobel directed the staff to check into this matter. Tim Nader Mr; Nader stated that the Environmental 714 Monterey Avenue Quality Committee of the League of California Cities will hold a second meeting in Los Youth Commission City Council Meeting 3 July 1, 1975 Angeles on July 15, 1975. He asked for expenses so that he could attend this meeting ($40.00). City Manager Cole stated that if it was the desire of the Council to send Mr. Nader to Los Angeles for the meeting, there was money in the Council travel account which could be used for this purpose. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded League meeting by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried to approve sending Mr. Nader to the League meeting. Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City Council go into Executive Session at this time for reasons of pending litigation. The Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Reconsider It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Redistricting by Councilman Nobel and unanimously carried that the City Council direct the City Attorney and the Staff to make it possible for the City of Chula Vista to be made into one District and in addition to that to write a letter asking the Board of Supervisors to reconsider their redistricting map at their next meeting. Veteran's It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Administration by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried Service that the City Council direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Board of Super- visors for reconsideration of prior funding level for the Veteran's Administration Service in the County of San Diego. PUBLIC HEARING Director of Public Works Robens submitted a OPEN SPACE plat noting the area to be added to Open Space DISTRICT NUMBER 3 District No. 3 and stated that by adding Lots 115 and 117, the assessment to all the property owners would decrease from $77.00 to $69.00 dollars per year in this Open Space District. Councilman Hobel questioned whether this would be called out under the Purchaser's Deed. City Attorney Lindberg explained that an Infor- mation Packet is given to the Purchaser and he is clearly informed of this assessment. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting 4 July 1, 1975 Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Motion to bring It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded back Resolution by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that a Resolution be brought back at the next meeting (July 15, 1975) approving the territory to be added to Open Space District Number 3. PUBLIC HEARING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded HISTORICAL SITES IN by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA to continue this Public Hearing until a full Council is present in order to visit these historical sites (July 29, 1975); and to direct the staff to look into all legal ramifications. City Attorney's City Attorney Lindberg stated that an attorney Comments of one of the property owners wishes to speak tonight. Motion to permit It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded testimony by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried to allow the attorney to speak regarding the one particular piece of property. Fred Jacobs, Jr. Mr. Jacobs stated that the owner would propose Attorney to offer the City of Chula Vista the house 1434 Fifth Avenue known as the Greg Rogers House (699 "E" Street) San Diego and this offer is based on the City removing the house very soon. Mayor Hamilton queried as to whether this house was being offered as a gift to the City at no cost. Mr. Jacobs stated~'yef~but the City would have to pay to move the house and it was to be moved within three (3) to four (4) weeks due to some redevelopment work about to begin on the site. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded and Parks and by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried Recreation Commission to refer this matter to staff and Parks and Recreation Commission and to report back in two (2) weeks (at the July 15, 1975 meeting) with a full recommendation including a ball park estimate of the cost. CONSENT CALENDAR It was offered by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted. City Council Meeting 5 July 1, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7792 - At the meeting of June 17, 1975, Mrs. Reid CO,ENDING SHARON REID FOR submitted her resignation from this com- HER LONG AND FAITHFUL mission. Mrs. Reid was appointed on SERVICE ON THE CHULA March 10, 1970. VISTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7793 - On June 5, 1975, Mrs. Leah Shapov granted ACCEPTING A 15 FOOT WIDE the City a 15 foot wide easement for drainage DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT 15 purposes for a length of 305 feet. FOURTH AVENUE FROM LEAH SHAPOV The easterly 190 feet was improved with a con- crete lined channel as a requirement for obtaining a conditional use permit, Resolution No. PCC-74 and a grading permit Ordinance No. 1455 for a new Racquet Ball Club at 15 Fourth Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 7794 - The City Council adopted Resolution No. 5656 APPROVING AND ADOPTING which endorses the principle of uniform UNIFORM BUILDING standards for building regulations throughout VALUATIONS San Diego County. At the meeting of April 17, 1975, the San Diego Area Chapter of the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials voted unanimously to adopt these building valuations. The Board of Appeals approved the construction valuation change. RESOLUTION NO. 7795 - The City has made application with San Diego APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR Gas and Electric Company for serving the GAS SERVICE FOR THE Chula Vista Animal Shelter with natural gas. CHULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER This requires the execution of an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Under the terms of the agreement, San Diego Gas and Electric Company agrees to supply gas service, construct, own, operate and maintain any required exten- sion. RESOLUTION NO. 7796 - The gas main in Otay Lakes Road must be APPROVING AGREEMENT extended for a total length of 210 feet to FOR EXTENSION OF GAS MAIN serve the Animal Shelter. The City must pay TO SERVE CHULA VISTA the sum of $288~60 for 78 feet of gas main ANIMAL SHELTER beyond the free extension footage allowance of 132 feet. This requires the execution of an agreement between the City of Chula Vista and San Diego Gas and Electric for an exten- sion of the gas main. RESOLUTION NO. 7797 - The City has made application with San Diego APPROVING AGREEMENT Gas and Electric Company for serving the BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA Chula Vista Animal Shelter with natural gas. VISTA AND SAN DIEGO GAS The City must pay the sum of $37.40 for 17 AND ELECTRIC FOR EXTENSION feet of gas service pipe beyond the free OF GAS SERVICE PIPE FOR footage allowance of 35 feet. CHULA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER City Council Meeting 6 July 1, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7798 - The Director of Public Works received formal ACCEPTING BIDS ~ND AWARDING bids on June 12, 1975~ for the construction CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC- of median islands on East "H" Street at TION OF MEDIAN ISLAND ON Auburn Avenue. The bids were as follows: EAST "H" STREET AT AUBURN AVENUE - GAS TAX #197 Daley Corporation $ 30,441.00 Griffith Company 31,067.80 R.E. Hazard Contracting 33,885.74 T.B. Penick & Sons 33,898.00 A B C Construction 33,982.84 W.H. Ledbetter & Son 36,674.70 Trepte Construction 37,972.50 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Daley Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 7799 - The final map of Otay Industrial Park has been APPROVING MAP OF OTAY INDUS- checked by the Engineering Division and found TRIAL PARK ACCEPTING ON BEHALF to be in conformity with the tentative map OF THE PUBLIC THE PUBLIC approved by the City Council on January 8, 1974 STREETS DEDICATED ON SAID MAP, by Resolution No. 7144. All bonds and agree- AND ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE ments have been submitted. Approval of the CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE EASE- final map includes the dedication of the MENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP following streets: WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION NIRVANA AVENUE and ENERSY WAY RESOLUTION NO. 7800 - Otay Mu~iclpal Park, a partnership, have com- APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR THE pleted ~11 requirements imposed by the COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS Planning Commission and City Council for the IN OTAY INDUSTRIAL PARK AND recordation of a final subdivi$ien map of AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO Otay Industrial Park. EXECUTE SAME RESOLUTION NO. 7801 - Brem Wholesale Nursery has requested a vari- GRANTING A SEWER SERVICE ance from the standard sewer service charge CHARGE VARIANCE TO BREM for their nursery at 1438 Hilltop Drive. WHOLESALE NURSERY FOR The Engineering Division has investigated PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1438 the circumstances concerning water usage and HILLTOP DRIVE sewage generation at the site and recommended in favor of the variance. RESOLUTION NO. 7802 - The City of Chula Vista has entered into an DEPUTIZING THE LAW FIRM agreement with the Shattuck Construction OF PROCOPIO, CORY, HARGREAVES Company for the acquisition of certain off- & SAVITCH AS DEPUTY CITY site right of way to bc known as East "J" ATTORNEYS TO ACT FOR AND ON Street. BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA · VISTA IN THE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA KNOWN AS EAST "J" STREET (End of Consent Calendar City Council Meeting 7 July 1, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 7803 - The lease agreement between the City of Chula APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT Vista and the American Legion to lease the BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA American Legion Hall located at General Roca VISTA AND THE AMERICAN Park is for a period of 10 years expiring LEGION POST 434, INC. FOR June 30, 1985. This agreement extends THE FACILITY LOCATED AT the lease for 10 years. GENERAL ROCA PARK, ~JqD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7804 - On June 12, 1975, bids were received for carpet ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING for the new Chula Vista Library. CONTRACT FOR CARPET AND CARPET INSTALLATION IN THE The bids were as follows: NEW CHULA VISTA LIBRARY Roark's Carpet & Linoleum Co. $ 59,220.00 Royal Carpet Warehouse 63,624.84 Carpet Work Room 63,988.00 Astra Flooring Co. 65,152.00 Reel Construction Co. 66,000.00 J & G House of Carpets 66,680.15 Fredericks Sales Inc. 67,984.00 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Roark's Carpet & Linoleum Co. 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7805 - On June 12, 1975 formal bids were received for ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING the specialty casework in the new Chula Vista CONTRACT FOR SPECIALTY CASE- Library. The bids were as follows: WORK IN THE NEW CHULA VISTA LIBRARY Quality Cabinet & Fixture Co. $ 42,700.00 Reel Construction Co. 98,990.00 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Quality Cabinet & Fixture Co. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: City Council Meeting 8 July 1, 1975 AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7806 - It was recommended that the agreement be APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN approved. The intent of this agreement is THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND budget control as it relates to isolating THE CHULA VISTA AQUATICS costs for this activity. ASSOCIATION SETTING OUT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7807 - A proposal to furnish buses plus bus operation APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH AZTEC and maintenance for the Chula Vista City Bus BUS LINES FOR PROVISION OF Line (CVBL) during Fiscal Year 1975-76 was INTRA-CITY BUS SERVICE FOR received from Aztec Bus Lines on June 12, 1975. FISCAL YEAR 1975-76 The proposed cost for providing approximately 265,000 miles of bus service during the coming fiscal year is $178,400. This averages $.67 per mile. Councilman Hobel asked the staff about the metal signs that would show the bus schedule at the different bus stops. He stated that Aztec Bus Lines had said they would put these up five (S) years ago and to this date they have not been put up. Councilman Hobel directed staff to talk to Aztec Bus Lines regarding these signs with bus schedules on them. City Manager Cole stated that RESOLUTION based on the staff's review of the proposed ESTABLISHING A NEW RATE rate schedule in comparison with other local SCHEDULE FOR TOWING municipalities, past Council action, and the SERVICES current inflationary cost cycle, the rate increase of approximately 12% appears justified. PUBLIC HEARING SET It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a public hearing be set for July 29, 197S when there will be a full Council to consider the increase of towing fees. City Council Meeting 9 July 1, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1629 - The applicant has requested annexation of APPROVING LACOCO-BAJO 1.88 acres located on the south side of ANNEXATION Kennedy Street, 170' west of Second Avenue. The property has been prezoned R-3-M. LAFCO has approved the annexation on June 2, 1975 and has authorized the City to annex the territory without public hearing and election as provided in the Government Code Section S4797.1. It was moved by Councilman Hobel that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 7808 - To avoid dual charges for fire protection WITHDRAWING LACOCO-BAJO services, the proposed annexation should be ANNEXATION FROM MONTGOMERY withdrawn from the Montgomery Fire Protection FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT District under the provision of Section 13952 of the Health and Safety Code. The City Manager has recommended approval. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1628 - This ordinance was placed on its first reading AMENDING SECTION 6.24.040 of the City Council Meeting of June 17, 1975. OF THE CHULA VISTA CODE RELATING TO IMPOUND AND BOARDING FEES OF DOGS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading and adopted and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl City Council Meeting 10 July 1, 1975 REPORT OF CITY MANAGER Request for Council position City Manager Cole submitted a request that on League of California Cities the City's position on this issue should be Income Tax Proposal communicated to the League. Though not in difficult straits at present, local finances will face increasing pressure in the future. City Manager Cole stated that a letter to this effect should be sent to meet the July 7, 197S deadline for comments. Motion accepting It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded concept of Revenue by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried Sharing to approve the concept of revenue sharing. Report on YMCA's request City Manager Cole reported that the Parks and for soccer fields Recreation system possesses only two (2) multiple use fields which may be used for soccer. Though the total park land consists of over 200 acres, most of this is characterized by rolling terrain. Level parcels that exist are devoted primarily to Little League/Soft- ball fields. While the Parks and Recreation Department understands the soccer field prob- lem, no real alternatives exist which could be employed to alleviate the situation. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall explained that there weren't enough areas for everyone to play. Refer to Parks and Recreation It was moved by Councilman Hob¢l, seconded by Commission and Parks and School Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to Committee refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks and School Committee. REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS Request to Sweetwater Union Director of Planning Peterson, on May 28, 1975 High School District to considered a request from the Sweetwater Union move the Adult School High School District to extend the use of two Facilities at 346 "F" Street mobile classrooms under Conditional use permit by June 30, 1976 PCC-71-7 until June 30, 1976. The Planning Commission considered the fact presented, noting that this was the third extension requested, and following public testimony, moved to extend the time of use to June 30, 1976. At the time of dicussion, the Planning Commission also noted that the adult school facility at this location is inappropriate in the following respects: 1. The auto repair facility is a nonconform- ing use which has been permitted to remain only because it has been the School District's repeated contention that the adult school is mm ~F temporary on this site and would eventually be moved to the new Del Rey High School. City Council Meeting 11 July 1~ 1975 2. The school with an enrollment of 210 students is inappropriate for the area for parking. 3. Architecturally,the site is minimally improved and is not conducive to the new library building. A motion to accept It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by the report and request Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried to a~F~ve the report requesting the Sweetwater Union High School District to move the adult school facilities at 346 F Street by June 30, 1976. Additions to the list of The Environmental Review Policy provides that the consultants qualified to preparation of applications for Environmental Impact prepare applications for Report's must he made by a consulting firm selected Environmental Impact Reports by the applicant from a list of qualified consultants established by the City of Chula Vista. A motion to add these It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by firms to the list Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that these firms be added to the list. Request to the City Council The Planning Commission adopted a motion at their for the formation of a task May 28~ 1975~ meeting recommending that the City force to study regional Council initiate appropriate contacts to create a shopping center needs in the task force composed of representatives of all South South Bay Area Bay cities, San Diego County and CPO, to make a study of the need for a regional shopping center in the South Bay area~ A motion referring this It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor proposal back to the Planning Hamilton and unanimously carried that the request Commission for Clarification be referred back to the Planning Commission for clarification. REQUESTS, REPORTS OF BOARDS & COmmISSIONS Request for a joint City Council/ At the regular business meeting of the Youth Youth Commission meeting Commission held on June 17, 1975, a motion was unanimously carried to request a joint City Council/ Youth Commission meeting. A motion to agree to meet It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by after school starts Councilman H~bei and unanimously carried that the request for a meeting be accepted at a time soon after school starts when there will be a full com- mission. City Council Meeting 12 July 1, 1975 MAYOR'S REPORT Presentation of check Mr. George Kotsala presented a check for $7,000 from American Legion to the Mayor and City Council stating that this was the American Legion's part of the bargain on the lease agreement of the American Legion Hall. The check is to be used for certain improvements outlined in the agreement. Motion for Resolution It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by to pay cost of special Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a election Resolution be brought back to Council on July 29, 1975 for approval of payment of the voting refer- endum costs in the amount of $19,738.74 of the election May 27, 1975. Announcement of Mayor Hamilton announced that a meeting of general Supervisor's Meeting interest to ail citizens would be held at 7:30 pm July 3, 1975 in the Conference Room of the Chula Vista City Hall at which Supervisor Jack Walsh would be in attendance. Bicentennial's Covered Wagon As part of the celebration of America's 200th Birthday, Bicentennial Cities from coast to coast are participating in having the Covered Wagon as part of the promotional activities. Chula Vista joined this activity and on Wednesday, July 2nd, Mayor Hamilton will ride shotgun on the wagon from the front of City Hall to Sears' parking lot where the wagon will remain on display until 2:00 pm. REQUESTS AND STATEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEN Jay L Jay Apartment Councilman Scott reviewed the letter from Mrs. Cooperative Dorothy Rudolph regarding the Jay L Jay Apartment Cooperative. Motion for Referral It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to staff and a report brought back to Council. Cable TV Company's Antenna The Council reviewed the letter from City Attorney Problems Lindberg regarding the request for Council dis- cussion of the Cable TV Company's antenna problems. Motion for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that a Council Conference be called as soon as possible when a full Council is present. It was suggested that this meeting be held the first week of August for the purpose of discussing Cable TV. City Council Meeting 13 July 1, 1975 County Fire Protection The City Council inquired as to what was being done about the fire protection of the areas immediately adjacent to the City limits. City Manager Cole stated that staff had sent a letter outlining the City's policies as well as possible alternatives which owners in these areas might wish to consider for obtaining proper fire protection. In addition, he had also sent a letter to the Planning Department and the Fire Department explaining that the City would give fire protection service to owners in these specific categories if they desired to annex to the City and that such protection would begin upon receipt of written communication stating their desire to annex. Motion for feasibility study Council inquired as to whether or not it was possible to have fire protection service by It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the matter be referred to staff for a feasibility study of the ramifications of fire protection service by contract on a short term basis. Status Report on the 'J' Street Project Council inquired as to what was being done on the 'J' Street project. Director of Public Works Roberts responded that due to special problems in repairing the pipe, the project was taking longer than usual. He stated that the ground had too much moisture to be compacted and that the earth was being taken out to dry. Mr. Robens commented that a schedule of completion would be forthcoming as soon as the best method of repairing the pipe was determined and that he had explained the situation to the homeowners on 'J' Street, asking for their cooperation and indulgence. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr. Lane filed a verified claim for damages in Boyd L. Lane the amount of $S00,000.00 claiming that on May SSI Topaz Court 13, 197S the failure on the part of the City of Chula Vista Chula Vista to adequately illuminate with proper street lights the intersection of Telegraph Canyon and Buena Vista Way resulted in an auto- mobile/motorcycle collision caused by the inability of the auto driver to see the motor- cycle operator who was fatally injured. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and turned over to the insurance carrier. City Council Meeting 14 July 1, 1975 Verified Claim for Mrs. W.O. Sherwood filed a verified claim for damages - damages in the amount of $45.90, claiming that Mrs. W.O. Sherwood as she went through the intersection of Hil~to~ 168 East Oxford Street Avenue and 'J' Street, one of the City workmen Chula Vista standing in the center of the street holding a pole, turned around and hit her car with the pole, thereby putting a scratch on her car on the left front fender just before the door. Claim referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be referred to staff for disposition. Verified claim for Mr. and Mrs. Breed filed a verified claim for damages - damages in the amount of $2,146.76 claiming that Edgar L and Phyllis M. Breed the City sewer backed up and emptied water and 102 East Oxford Street sewerage in every room in their house. Chula Vista It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and turned over to the insur- ance carrier. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Hamilton recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meet- ing reconvened at 9:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.