HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/09/16 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Thursday September 16, 1971
A special meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 7 P.M.
in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following members
present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Absent: None
Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
ACTION ON SWEETWATER VALLEY City Attorney Lindberg stated that after a
ANNEXATION long analysis of the petitions, and with
some areas still in dispute, and in accord-
ance with the report submitted by the repre-
sentative of the City of Chula Vista, valid
protests were filed for 49.48% of the assessed
valuation of the land of the territory pro-
posed to be annexed. Therefore, it is the
opinion that a majority protest has not been
filed. Mr. Lindberg then explained the option
available to the City Council: a resolution
calling an election for October 26, 1971, in
accordance with Section 35.122 of the Govern-
ment Code.
In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, City
Attorney Lindberg remarked that the signatures
questioned by the City's handwriting expert
were examined by the handwriting expert (Ellmer
Wadman) brought in by Mr. Robert Terry, the
attorney for the protestants. Forty-four of
these signatures in dispute were allowed after
Mr. Wadman examined them. Both handwriting
experts agreed that it was not always possible
to agree on each and every one of the signa-
tures.
City Clerk's statement City Clerk Fulasz read the report submitted
by Mr. WilliamMagill in which it was found
that protest petitions were received for
49.48% of the assessed land valuations in
the Sweetwater Valley. Mr. Magill reported
that if all the petitions in disagreement
were allowed (questionable signatures), the
percentage would be 49.90%.
RESOLUTION NO. 6213 - DECLARING Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of
THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST HAS BEEN the text was waived by unanimous consent,
MADE TO THE SWEETWATER VAT~Y passed and adopted by the following vote,
ANNEXATION AND CALLING FOR AN to-wit!
ELECTION WITHIN SAID TEI~RITORY ON AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel,
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1971 Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
Edwin Mace, Alta Loma Drive, Bonita Mr. Mace claimed they had a majority in
excess of $100,000, and they are going to
file an appeal to litigate this matter.
Mr. Joseph Janosik, 6645 Jonel Mr. Janosik stated that on August 19, 1971,
Way, Bonita he and several others came in to look at the
list of disclaimers. On this same day, (August
19), they asked one person why he sent in a
disclaimer. This person freely came forth
with the information that he had a meeting,
he believes it was the day before, with
five members of this City Council, and he
told them "that this City Council had not
only promised him the zoning that he could
live with, but .... that the five City Council-
men here had guaranteed him the zoning he
could live with, and this is why he filed a
disclaimer protesting this annexation". Mr.
Janosik further stated it was his intent to
go along with the Valley Planning Association
to bring this entire matter to the proper
authorities to see if infractions of any Code
were made.
Mayor's cormnents Mayor Hamilton explained that if the five
Council members did, in fact, meet without
an announced meeting, this would be subject
to prosecution under the law.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM:
RESOLUTION NO. 6214 - REQUESTING Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AUTHORIZE the text was waived by unanimous consent,
THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT passed and adopted by the following vote,
THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER to-wit:
26, 1971 AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton~ Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - CITY FLOAT Mr. Thomson submitted a written report to
the Council from the Director of Finance
regarding float expenditures for the past
several years.
As to staff's position, Mr. Thomson stated
that if this was a new budget item~ he would
not endorse it. Under a con~unity-scrvice
organization, under a 50-50 basis, he may
have endorsed it.
Phyllis Foster, Chula Vista Business Mrs. Foster stated the full rental on the
and Convention Bureau proposed floats could be applied to the pur-
chase price at the end of a 12-month period,
if the City wished to purchase the float.
She added that her organization would not
like to assume any financial participation
in this, since it is a very large sum of money.
Jaycees participation Councilman Scott cormnented that he was con-
tacted by a member of the Jaycees regarding
projects. He wondered if it might be appro-
priate to ask this organization to undertake
this project.
Suggestion by Councilman Egdahl Councilman Egdahl suggested a paper math6
sombrero be put on thc convertible in which
Miss Chula Vista will ride -- this could,
perhaps, serve a dual purpose in place of the
float, magnifying the theme that has been
accepted.
Jaycees to be invited to It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
next meeting Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that
the Jaycees be invited to the next City Coun-
cil meeting to discuss their participation in
the float.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Manager Thomson reported that he met
with Mr. Reynolds and with Mr. Bob Small.
They discussed the delays encountered in
setting up their organization. Mro Small
stated they were still interested in the
projects submitted by this City, but it
would have to be a cooperative effort with
the staff of this City. Mr. Thomson added
that he will be meeting with Mr. Small some-
time this month to discuss this further.
CONSULTANT HIRED BY BOARD OF Mayor Hamilton announced that the Board of
SUPERVISORS Supervisors has hired a consultant to study
the organization of CPO. This report will
be given on September 22, 1971, at 9:30 A.M.
to the Board of Supervisors. Mayor Hamilton
requested that at least one member of the
Council be present at this meeting and a
member of the staff.
RESOLUTION TO BE SENT TO VISTA Councilman Hobel moved, seconded by Council-
man Hyde and unanimously carried that a reso-
lution be sent to the City of Vista co~end-
tng them for being recognized as one of the
outstanding cities in the United States.
TIA JUANA FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Councilman Hobel co~mnented that he heard a
statement on television this evening whereby
Lionel Van Deerlin stated the flood control
channel would go because of their interna-
tional agreement with Mexico.
Council discussion The Council discussed the size of the project.
Mayor Hamilton asked the Council to keep in-
formed on this project, and appropriate action
will be taken by them, as time dictates.
ADJ~JRNMENT Mayor Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned
at 7:45 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, September 21, 1971, at 7 F.M.
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