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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1975/04/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 15, 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, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Acting City Attorney Beam, Acting Director of Planning Williams, Director of Redevelop- ment Operations Desrochers, citizens Assistance Officer Smith~ Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp, Admin~§trative Assistan~ Kesterson, Associate Planner Lee 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of April 3 and 8, 1975 be approvo~ copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Mr, Kenneth COMMISSIONER Roberts, member of the Youth Commission~ as guest commissioner for this evening. INTRODUCTION OF "~IISS Mr, Grog Cox, member of the Chula Vista CHULA VISTA'! Jaycees introduced Elaine Nimtz, newly- crowned "Miss Chula Vista." PROCLAMATION - Mayor Hamilton proclaimed Saturday, April "SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY" 19, 1975 as "Special Olympics Day" in the City of Chula Vista. Boy Scouts Danny Bonavides, Tony Brault and Chris Wisehstadt accepted the Proclamation~ ORAL CO~4qUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. PUBLIC HEARING - Shortly after the bid openings for the SUBSTITUTION OF A SUB- public library, the low bidder, Roel CONTRACTOR FOR THE CHULA Construction Company, stated that he had VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY made a clerical error in his listing of J, C. Ek Machine & Steel, Inc. as the subcontractor for the structural steel and metal fabrication ~d stairs. In response to the request by Roel Construc- tion to substitute Riverside Steel Construc- tion as this subcontractor, Ek Machine & Steel protested the action by telegram. City Council Meeting 2 April 15, 1975 Acting City Acting City Attorney Beam explained the pro- Attorney's Statement cedural steps. Since there was no bid packet available, Mayor Hamilton called a brief recess so this information could be obtained. This was obtained and Mr. Beam read from the "Bid Specification Document" dated February 25, 1975. Aubrey Kesterson Mr. Kesterson was sworn in and testified Administrative Assistant, and stated that telephones were made avail- Engineering Division able throughout the Civic Center to the prime contractor 45 minutes prior to the bid opening (that morning). The bidding was closed at 11:00 A.M. He gathered the bids together and brought them to the opening. The first bid came in about 5 to 11 - the last about 2 minutes to 11. The bids were time-stamped, and sealed. Richard E. L. Strauss Richard Strauss, attorney for Reel Con- Crake, Ward, Whittemore, struction Co~apany introduced George H. Line, Aguirre & Seidenwurm Mr. Cavallaro and Esther Morris to testify. 2100 Financial Square They were sworn in by the City Clerk. 600 B Street San Diego George H. Line Mr. Strauss stood beside Mr. Line and asked Vice-President questions. Mr. Line stated he is the Vice Reel Construction Company President of Reel Construction and was in charge of securing bids for the sub-con- tractors for the Chula Vista Public Library on April 2, 1975. From approximately 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., he received sub- contract telephone bids. This took place at their office on Hancock Street. He received approximately 170 sub-bids during this time among which was J. C. Ek Company and Riverside Steel. At 10:15 he started adding bids. Ek's bid of $149,704 was received between 10:30 and 11:00 and listed on a cut sheet. Subsequently a bid was received from Riverside Steel of $143,500 at 10:45. He called Miss Morris, the secretary who was at City Hall that day, that the low bid was J. C. Ek, when it should have been Riverside Steel. Because of the pressure of time, Mr. Line said that he had mentioned Ek's name instead of Riverside. When he got a phone call at 11:10 from Riverside, he realized his mistake in naming Ek. Councilman Egdahl questioned the time element: at what time did Mr. Line call Miss Morris - answer was 10 to 11. City Council Meeting 3 April 15, 1975 Tom Cavallaro Mr. Cavallaro testified that it was his Sales Engineer responsibility to make up the bid (he Riverside Steel Construction covers San Diego Area for Riverside). Santa Fe Springs, California He called Roel with their figure at 10:45 a~m. and gave figure of $143,500: he spoke to "Mike McKeever". At 11:10 Mr. Line told him that their figure was listed - within 2 or 3 minutes Mr, Line called back and stated he had made an error. He had mis- takenly put down Mr. Ek as the sub-contractor. Later that afternoon, Mr. Cavallero spoke to Mr. Line who indicated he was going to send a letter to the Council. Esther Morris, Secretary Miss Morris said she came to the City Hall Roel Construction Company on April 2, 1975 in relation to the Library Bidding. She used a telephone in the City Attorney's office. She had bid proposal sheet and took down the in- formation as it was given. She called Roel Construction at 10:45, was put on hold and then spoke to Mr. Line at 10 to 11 and was given the name of J. C. Ek, San Diego. Total bid figure given was $1,758,300 for the total project - no indi- vidual bids were given. After receiving this information, she put it in an envelope, sealed it and gave it to the receptionist. George H. Line Mr. Line was recalled to the podium and again stated how the mistake was made due to the pressure of more than one phone ringing at a time and the pressures that were on him at that time. He explained that he was wrong in relying on his memory. He told how "it hit him" when Riverside called to see how they did - that it came to his mind immediately that he had erred in listing Ek. J. C. Ek, President Mr. Ek was then sworn in. He had no wit- J. C. Ek Machine & Steel Company nesses in his behalf - just represented 6540 Federal Boulevard himself. Bid to Roel was submitted approxi- Lemon Grove, California mately 10:45 a.m. His only question was could Riverside Steel substantiate with- out any doubt that they phoned in their bid at the time they say they did. This was his only bone of contention. His bid was $149,704. Councilman Scott questioned Mr. Ek as to his belief that such a mistake could happen. Mr. Ek said anything could be possible with human beings involved. Councilman Hobel asked Mr. Ek if he had bid to Roel over the past few years. The answer was not for the past 8 years. It has always been in the environment of a telephonic bid. Worked on this particular job for 4 days before bid time. He stated City Council Meeting 4 April 15, 1975 that tkere had never been any difficulty in relations between Ek and Roel that he was aware of. The letter from Mr. Ek was dated April 14th; Mr. Ek's estimating is done by a Mr. Jim Ward, who called the bid in. Mr. Ek was not present at City Hall on the day of the bidding. (April 2) Mr. Line came back to the podium to explain the "yellow sheet" (Spread sheet used in taking bids). Mayor Hamilton directed the City Clerk to number the sheets that were passed around to the City Council and enter them as a part of the record in this.,public hearing. Esther Morris Miss Morris was recalled and questioned by Councilman Hobel. Informed the Council that this was not the first time she had performed this activity, has done it many times. She has been employed by Roel 25 years. Mayor Hamilton directed the Clerk to make all testimony and evidence a part of the public records. Public Hearing There being no further comments, either for Closed or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Attorney's Attorney Beam stated there are various Statement situations where a substitution of sub- contractors is allowed by law - tonight's hearing told how an inadvertent error had been made in the listing, the determination that the Council must make is whether or not the prime contractor, Roel, has demonstrated that the sub-contractor listed (J. C. Ek) has been listed as a result of an inad- vertent clerical error. The Council must consider 2 things: (1) direct evidence offered by the various witnesses under oath; (2) the evidence offered which would con- test the allegations made that the error was in fact an inadvertent error. Motion declaring It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded clerical error by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council approve that an inadvertent clerical error had been made and that the Council authorize the prime contractor to substitute Riverside Steel Company in place of J. C. Ek. City Council Meeting g April 15, 1975 Recess A recess was called at 9:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9~34 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 7701 ~ The following bids were received on April 2, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING 1975: CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHULA VISTA LIBRARY Roel Construction Co.,Inc. $ 1,758,300 Nielsen Construction Co. 1,765,306 C.A. Larsen Construction Co. 1,769,248 Ninteman Construction Co. 1,789,640 William Simpson Construction 1,793,950 M.H. Golden Construction Co. 1,797,700 Don Koll Co., Inc. 1,816,000 P.H. Lusardi Construction Co. 1,826,000 Riha Construction Co. 1,865,000 Olson Construction Co. 1,877,867 It was recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Roel Construc- tion Co., Inc. authorizing the expenditure of $1,793,470 (including 2% contingency of $35,170). Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous con- sent. The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egd~hl, Scott, Hobel, H~tO~ Hyde Noes: None Ab~t: ~ne PUBLIC HEARING - A property owner on the east side of Fifth CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE Avenue who is proposing an apartment com- OF FRONT SETBACK FROM 20' plex requested that the existing setbacks AND 30' TO 1S' FOR BOTH of 30' and 20' along the east and west SIDES OF FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN side be reduced to 15' on each side. He "E" STREET AND FLOWER based this request on the premise that the R-3 zoning regulations require only 15' and that the 20' wide parkways on this block of Fifth Avenue make the 20' and 30' setbacks unnecessary. Associate Planner Lee submitted a plat noting the area in question and explaining the conflict between the building line map and the requested setback. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Mr. Gene York, the applicant, stated he was present to answer questions. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. City Council Meeting 6 April 15, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1619- It was moved by Councilman Hyde that AMENDING THE BUILDING LINE this ordinance be placed on its first MAP TO CHANGE THE FRONT SETBACK reading and that reading of the text FROM 20' TO 15' ON THE WEST be waived by unanimous consent. SIDE OF FIFTH AVENUE AND FROM 30' TO 15' ON THE EAST The motion carried by the following SIDE OF FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN vote, to-wit: "E" STREET AND FLOWER FIRST READING AYES: Councilmen ttyde, Egdahl, Scott Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - This matter was continued from the City CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE Council meeting of September 24, 1974 at MAP FOR CONVERSION OF JAY L the request of the applicant. JAY APARTMENTS TO CONBOMINIU~[S In a written report to the Council, Director of Planning Peterson analyzed the request to convert this complex to condominiums. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map subject to a number of conditions. Mr. Peterson further recom- mended that the City Council consider waiving the following requirements: (1) undergrounding of utilities. (2) installation of street lights. (3) replacement of street trees. (4) installation of Type "G" curbing in parking lot. Ac~ing Director of Planning Williams remarked that Planning Commissioner Dorothy Rudolph's proposal for the Council to form a cooperative housing project in this complex was considered by the City's Redevelopment Agency staff and found to be economically unsound, Low cost housing Mayor Hamilton asked what assurances the City would have that the units would be sold to those people who have the need to buy them. Acting City Attorney Beam stated that the City would have no po~er to mandate that the units be sold to individuals of a particular income level. Selling price of units Councilman Hyde asked whether it would be posgible for the Council to condition the approval as recommended by staff on on agreed-upon initial selling price of the units ~hen first placed on the market. Mr. Beam indicated that the condition would be questionable and difficult to enforce. Waiving of the requirements City Manager Cole explained that the improvements to be waived were those that did not effect any hazardous areas (nothing to do with safety) and were not necessary. These improvements could be eliminated and the cost saved could be used to reduce the price of each unit. City Couneil Meeting ~ April 15, 1975 It would be up to the integrity of the owner to see that this is done. A general discussion followed in which the Council and staff analyzed the cost of the units, the cost of the improve- ments requested to be waived or deferred, the possibilities of selling the units to those people presently living there and in need of a low-cost housing, and federal subsidies to alleviate the cost. Motion for reconsideration Councilman Egdahl referred to the Keport~ubmitted by the Redevelopment Operations Director Desrochers in which he stated that there was no way the City could come out on a cost-benefit ratio be either buying or selling the units, or buying and operating the units as a cooperative venture. Councilman Egdahl added that the Council will have to make a decision as to whether the City should subsidize these people who have this kind of housing need in the community. Motion for reconsideration It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the Council give consideration to that. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. City Attorney commented on the postpone- ment of map and the time period allowed in the Subdivision Map Act during which time the Council must act on the request. Mr. Beam asked the applicant's attorney, Mr. Bullen, whether he would agree to a limited postponement. Public hearing opened This being the time ~nd place as advertised~ ~ayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Peter D. Bullens ~. Bullens stated that he represents 2225 Avenida de la Playa Jay L Jay Management Service Company. Suite 131 His client wishes to convert the apart- La Jo]la, California ments into condominiums and to sell them for as low a price as possible under marketing conditions~ If the improvements are not waived~ the owner would have to put them in and add the cost to the units. Mr, Bullens added that if the improvements were deferred, it would present problems with the financiers. If waived, the cost will be passed on to the prospective purchasers (approximately $1500 per unit), As to conditioning the sale to only certain types of people, Mr. 8ullens remarked that this would be illegal. The down payment for the units is only $500 ahd the monthly payments are just a little more than that presently being paid. Homeowners' Association There will be a ltomeowners' Association the fee of which is indluded in the monthly payment. City Council Meeting 8 April 15, 1975 First right of refusal In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question, Mr. Bullens stated that the offer states there is a guarantee of first right of refusal to the present tenants. Owner's Statement Mr. Bullens declared that "the Jay L Jay Management Service Company says it will sell those apartments for the prices that they have quoted in their letter of March 24 plus or minus anywhere between $500 and $700~" This agreement will hold for at least six months. Federal subsidy Mr. Bullens commented that if the owner had to put in the improvements, the monthly payments would go up between $20 and $30 a month for a 25-year loan. He added that his client did investigate federal subsidies and are still exploring that possibility~ Alan Jones Mr. Jones said his company sent a letter San Diego Gas and Electric on July 8 to the City Planning Director 101 Ash Street, San Diego expressing formal objection to the approval of the map. They don't object to the condominium project per se - but the gas service to the project is provided through three master meters through an apartment- owner system which serves the 480 units. Mr. Jones explained that State rules governing condominiums qualifies as a premise, and the requirement is that each premise must be separately metered -- in this case, 480 meters. SDG&E Company's objection is that should the map be approved, they would like to see a condition that the owner comply with State and SDG&E's requirements. Attorney's opinion Attorney Beam indicated that it was appropriate for the Council to require that all utilities as required by State law and the tariff schedules promulgated by the by the Public Utilities Code are met. Mr. Beam added that any disagreement between the applicant and SDG&E should be concluded by those parties. Mr. Jones indicated that the requirements would be enforceable without Council action; however, he asked that it just be made clear, that any other governmental require- ments be met by the applicant. Dorothy Rudolph Mrs. Rudolph said she contacted Mr. Paul 299 Sea Vale Golz of Mutual Ownership Development Corpo- Chula Vista ration in Oakland and in January, ~r. Golz came down and viewed the property. They are pursuing it - they think it is a very viable project for a cooperative. They feel that they have found funding at a lower interest rate than might be available through the Redevelopment Agency. Mrs. Rudolph asked that the hearing be continued, if possible, for one month. City Council Meeting 9 April 15, 1975 Director of Redevelopment Operations Desrochers said he listened to the gentleman Mrs. Rudolph is talking about. His plan was very successful in the Bay area~and does not involve any City or County involvement. Public hearing~closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Final map Senior Civil Engineer Goldkamp indicated that once the tentative map is approved, the final map would be back to the Council within 90 days. RESOLUTION APPROVING Offered by Councilman Scott with all condi- TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION tions and no waiver of any of the conditions MAP FOR CONVERSION OF as imposed by the subdivision, the reading JAY L JAY APARTmeNTS of the text was waived by unanimous consent. TO CONDOMINIUMS Acting City Attorney Beam directed the City Clerk tostrike certain portions of the resolution approving the tentative map since it was written in accordance with the staff's recommendations. RECESS A recess was called at 10:42 p.m. at the request of Councilman Hyde. The meeting reconvened at 10:56 p.m. Owner agrees to con- Mr. Bullens stated he called his client tinuance during the break and informed him of the possibility of the cooperative. His client agreed to a postponement of just 30 days - no longer than that - in order to give Mrs. Rudolph and the agencies involved time to contact them. Motion for 30-day It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded continuance by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the matter be continued for 30 days as agreed upon by the applicant. Motion offering resolution Councilman Scott stated he withdraws his withdrawn offer of the resolution. Motion for liaison It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a liaison be appointed by the Adminis- tration to keep the City Council and City informed on what's going on on a periodic basis, and if appropriate, to provide assistance. In answer to the City Manager's query, Councilman Hyde defined "assistance" as free long-distance telephone calls necessary for coordination between the groups concerned~ possibly legal advice~ advice from Planning Department if problems come up to relating to thi~ matter; what- ever is needed within reason. Councilman Scott commented that the City Manager can bring back to the Council any demands he feels are not reasonable. City Council Meeting 10 April 15, 1975 ORDINANCE NO. 1620 - The ordinance officially documents the AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1605 Council action taken April 1, approving RELATING TO THROU(~{ TRUCK ROUTES - the following truck routes: FIPST READING Name of Street ~jlni!lg_~t ~ndil[g__~_ city limits) O~dinance placed on first .It was moved by Councilman Egd~hl that reading 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7702 - On March 25, 1975, the City Council AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING authorized the staff to submit an Article THE SUBMISSION OF LOCAL 8 claim by April I! 1975 in conformance TRANSPORTATION FUND CLAIMS with this project, IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,725 AS BICYCLE FACILITY FUNDS The claim was forwarded to CompreheBsiy~ Planning Organization (CPO) on March 31, 1975 and included a total requested funds ~f $23,725~ Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7703 - The following bids were received on April 3: ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC~ Name Amount TION OF A MULTIPLE USE COURT IN CONNOLEY PARK IN THE CITY Trepte Brothers, San Diego $3509~00 OF CHULA VISTA T.B. Penick & Sons, San Diego 3556.00 Patrick J. Timmins, Del Mar 5329.00 Sapper Construction, San Diego 5549.00 The engineer's estimate for the project was $2650; therefore, the low bid is 32% above this estimate~ It was recommended that the Council accept the bids and award the contract to Trepte Brothers and authorize the expenditure of $3860 (low bid plus contingencies) for the construction of this project. City Council Meeting 11 April 15, 1975 Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 7704 - For nearly two years, there has been a AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT continuing conflict concerning the completion OF THE SUM OF $500 EACH of landscaping requirements in conjunction TO ART STONE AND ELIAS with the construction of two homes on East MEDINA FOR DISBURSEMENT "J" Street~ The builder of the homes OF LANDSCAPING DEPOSIT deposited with the City the sum of $1000 BY STEVE CROPSEY to perform the landscaping work and has now asked the City to release the funds to secure the landscaping. The City Attorney recommended that the Council authorize the release of the funds on an equal proration to each of the parties. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous co~sent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahlj Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None REPORT, ON COST ESTIMATE City Manager Cole reported that the estimate FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT of the cost associated with the conversion DEPARTmeNT OFFICE SPACE of the Fire Administration Conference Room to office space for the Community Develop- ment Department would be $1,161.00. There is now an added cost of approximately $200 for cabinets. Expenditure approved It was moved by Councilmen Hobel, seconded by Councilmen Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be approved and the amount of $1,500 authorized for this remodeling. RESOLUTION NO. 7705 - Director of Planning Peterson reported GIVING QUALIFIED ENDORSE- that for the past two years, the California MENT TO THE PRELIMINARY COASTAL Coastal Commission and the six (6) regional PLAN commissions have been working under very tight deadlines to prepare a plan for the coast. This plan is to be presented to the State Legislature in December 1975. Mr. Peterson presented a written staff analysis recommending that the Council adopt~a resolution supporting the Pre- liminary Coastal Plan in general but opposing the portions which would: (1) require permanent retention of agricultural uses in the Chula Vista Bayfront; and City Council Meeting 12 April 15, 1975 (2) assign a low priority to residential development in the Chula Vista Bayfront. Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the report be accepted, Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous comsent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: CouncilmDn Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion for additional It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded clause by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the following clause be added to the resolution; "Whereas the Chu~a Vista Bayfront Plan was sarefully prepared to insure maximum retention of natural features be achieped consistent with expanded use of bayfront for recreational purposes~" MAYOR'S REPORT Call from Mayor Wilson Mayor Hamilton said he received a call of San Diego from Mayor Wilson's office stating that the golf fees are under consideration by the City Manager and the Parks & Recreation Department, As soon as this report is received, the City Council (San Diego) will act on it. Preliminary Budget Mayor Hamilton reported that the Council will received the preliminary budget on April 28~ Since there will be some members of the Council out in June, he would ask that the Council consider the budget hearing during the week of May 12~ Mayor Hamilton declared that the date of May 12 be set as the first day to begin budget deliberations. After discussion, it was concurred that the budget sessions begin at 4:00 p,m, and end at 10:00 p.m. Council Conference Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council of the Bicentennial Conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Committee on Aging request Mayor Hamilton said he received a request from Mrs. Margaret Helton who has agreed to be the ChAirperson of the Committee on Aging to attend a Western Geriatric Conference in San Francisco at the end of this month - the total trip would be $125.00. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the request be approved and the money taken out of the Council's travel account. City Council Meeting 13 April 15, 1978 AB 816 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Council send an approp~iate~letter ~,r:~!~' to the Committee handling the bill - AB 816. Interviews for ECC Councilman Hyde noted the number of applica- tions for the Environmental Control Commission. The Council concurred that interviews be arranged starting Wednesday, April 25, 1975. CPO TASK FORCE Councilman Hyde referred to the letter received from the Chairman of Comprehensive Planning Organization (Councilman Hobel) in which he asked the Council to appoint two staff mem- bers with expertise in planning and trans- portation to serve in the Local Agency Tech- nical Task Force, Mayor Hamilton remarked that he asked the City Manager to do this~ Mr~ Cole said he recommended that the Directors of Public Works and Planning be the designated representatives and the alternates be Olu Sawyerr, Traffic Engineer and Norman Williams, Assistant:Director of Planning, to serve also on the committee. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Verified claim for damages - Mr, Cron filed a verified claim for damages Richard L. Cron, in the amount of $240.90 claiming that on 222 "G" Street, Apt. #215 March 31 at "G" Street and Third Avenue, a Chula Vista City truck stopped on "G" Street,backed up and hit his automobile. Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Verified claim for damages - A verified claim for damages in the amount of Bertha A. Villalobos, $76,01 has been filed by Bertha A. Villalobos. 653 "F" Street She claimed that on March 18, her automobile Chula Vista was struck by a City-driven vehicle as she was attempting to make a left turn on "E" Street at the 1-5 intersection. Claim approved It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the claim be referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for disposition. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Verified claim for damages - Ms. Butler filed a verified claim for damages May H. Butler, in the amount of $301 claiming that on April 136 "H'" Street 4, 197S her automobile which was legally Chula Vista parked on the south side of 156 "H" Street was struck by a City driven truck which was backing up, Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that the claim be denied and turned over to the City's insurance carrier for investigation. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen [~de, Egdah%, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None City Council Meeting 14 April 15, 1975 Letter of resignation - Mr. Joseph P. Dordahl submitted his Joseph P. Dordahl letter of resignation from the Safety Commission stating he has just been appointed to the Civil Service Commission. Resignation accepted It was moved by Counzilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted with appreciation for services rendered and that a resolution be prepared recog- nizing his services on the Safety Com- mission. Tragedy at Oceanside Councilman Hyde commented on the recent tragedy which occurs at Oceanside involv- ing the Occanside Police Department and the Sheriff's SWAT unit (during which a teenage boy was killed), Motion for City Manager's It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded direction by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Manager discuss this matter with the Chief of Police and advise the Council as to the adequacy of the procedures for coordination of this City's police forces with the County Sheriff's forces in matters of mutual assistance. ~]is is to be reviewed in light of the Oceanside exp9rience to determine the adequacy of this City's coordination and plans, RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT The Council recessed at 11:23 p,m, to the AGENCY MEETING Redevelopment Agency meeting, The meeting reconvened at 11124 p.m, ADJOURNMENT b4ayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:24 p.m. to the Conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 1975 at 3:30 p,m, city Cler~