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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1970/09/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 1, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson, Administrative Assistant Ratelle, Director of Public Works Cole, Plannimg Director Warren Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of August 25, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson asked Council approval of the appointment of William Smithey to the position of Fire Chief. It was moved by Council- man Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that William Smithey be appointed Fire Chief'of the City of Chula Vista. PRESENTATION OF 20-YEAR SERVICE PIN Mayor Hamilton presented a service pin to Sergeant Richard L. Quick of the Police Department for his 20 years of service with the City. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Raymond B. Howard, newly appointed member of the Civil Service Commission. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of premoning to P-C property located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, in the vicinity of Otay Lakes Road - Otay Ranoh property This being the time and place, as advortised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning of Otay Ranch property north of Telegraph Canyon Road in the vicinity of Otay Lakes Road, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Carmen Pasquale~ Executive Vice-President of the Gersten Constructi®n Company spoke in favor of the proposed prezoning and concurred with recommendations of the Planning Corm~ission and staff. Mr. Den Cutoff, Planning Consultant for the Otay Land Compan~ discussed some of the insights and reasoning behind many of the planning decisions in arrivin8 at the prezoning plan. Mr. Joe Copeland, 546 Del Mar, questioned the change of alignment of "H" Street. Mr. Don Lind, 6067 Ithaca Street, favored proposed plans but expressed opposition to north-south roads other than those already designed. Mr. Besker, Jr.~ 267 Woodlawn Avenue, questioned omission of plans for a police sub-station in tho area. Mr. Walt Self, 3501 Glen Abbey Boulevard, Mr. James Genley and Mrs. James Genley, 3406 Glen Abbey Boulevard, requested prewarning on any proposal to put a through street to Glen Abbey Boulevard. Mrs. Dolores Hahr~ 881 Dover Court, requested that the drainage problem across her property be eliminated. Mrs. Georgia Langhorst, 5973 Ithaca Street, expressed concern tha~ her view would be obstructed. A letter was read from Craig Starkey, 3275 Holly Way, requesting that the Equestrian Community Development be extended around Lynwood Hills. No others wishing to be heard and there being no other written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. ORDINANCE NO, 1298 - Prezoning to P-C property located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, in the vicinity of Otay Lakes Road It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading with the amendment that the staff will submit a plan of annexation for the area. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent and the ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Hyde Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5775 - Extending lease agreement with South Bay Guidance Center for 60 days Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5776 - Approving release mf~ll~n on property at 310 "K" Street Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NOv 5777 - Approving release of lien on property at 316 "K" Stzeet Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes~. None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5778 - Approving release of lien on vacant lot west of 316 '~" Street Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5779 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for Palomar Street and Second Avenue drainage facilities Offered by Councilman Hyde, thc reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5780 - Acceptance of work - Landscaping improvements for "H" Street between Elm Avenue and First Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous nonsent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel~ Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5781 - Quitclaiming sewer easement in vista Verde Subdivision to William A. Buford Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5782 - Accepting an easement for storm drain facilities in Mylo Ocean View Estates No. 1 from Thomas Phillips Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5783 - Rescinding Resolution No. 5633 and approving Main Extension Contract among the City of Chula Vista, California-American Water Company and William Buford Offered by Councilman Hyde, the readi~ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5784 - Special appropriation of funds related to display of the "Roots of California" cultural exhibit Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON DRAINAGE DITCH BETWEEN PARKWAY AND!~MADRONA AVENUE, EAST OF BROADWAY Public Works Director Cole stated that the drainage easement between Parkway and Madrona Avenue, east of Broadway, was originally improved with asphaltic concrete which has since deteriorated. Estimated cost to gunite would be $3500. Funds for this type of work were eliminated from the budget with the idea that as individual projects came up the Council could weigh the merit of appropriating the needed funds. Mr. Cole stated that the fact the City accepted an improved ditch there is probably some responsibility for the City to carry the total cost of future improvements. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the report of Mr. Cole be accepted. REPORT ON REQUEST RELATIVE TO AMENDING ORDINANCE REGULATING CARD ROOMS Police Chief Winters stated that if it is the desire of the Council to change the present Cardroom Ordinance to allow a manager, rather than the owners, to run the place, he would recon~nend other changes which would give his department more control. He suggested possibly allowing only certain types of card games, limiting number of tables~ limiting the number of players per table, limiting the amount the house can collect hourly from each player and changing the type of license fee being collected hy the City. Mayor Hamilton suggested the Ordinance eoutd be. changed to req~ire owner responsibility even though a manager is in charge of a cardroom. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the staff be directed to study redrafting of the Cardroom Ordinance along lines suggested by the Chief of Police and Mayor and make recommendations to the Council at the meeting of September 22, 1970. Councilman Hobel suggested the study include a comparison of figures on fees, etc., collected under the present ordinance and those which would be collected under the proposed ordinance. Attorney James Quinn~ representing the owners of Chnb's Club urged that the Council consider adopting the amended ordinance at once and make further amendments after the staff report has been received. RESOLUTION NO. 5785 - Declaring September 3, 1970, a day of International Goodwill and Friendship Added to the agenda by unanimous consent~ reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent and the resolution passed and was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR BUS SERVICE Mayor Hamilton stated a request has been received for the City to provide four buses to carry people free to Coronado to alleviate traffic problems anticipated when throngs converge upon the City of Coronado in celebration of the State visits of President Nixon and President Ordaz of Mexico. Cost is to be $15 per bus. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that $60.00 be appropriated from the Community Promotion fund for this purpose. Councilmen Scott and Hyde voted no. FLOATING HOLIDAYS TO BE USED BY EMPLOYEES Wt~ING TO ATTEND NIXON-ORDAZ CELEBRATION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that City employees wishing to attend the celebration honoring Presidents Nixon and Ordaz in Coronado~ be Urged to do so by using their floating holidays or other time that is available to them. MAYOR URGES ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COb~ISSIONMEETING Mayor Hamilton stated a group of people in the Bonita area have requested hook-up to the Spring Valley Sanitation District rather than annexation to the City of Chula Vista, The Mayor urged all Councilmen to join with him at the meeting to voice their opinions. VACANCY ON COMMITTEE OF INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL COOPERATION Mayor Hamilton stated that the League of California Cities has declared a vacancy on the Cormnittae of International Municipal Cooperation due to Councilman McAllister not being re-elected in April. The Mayor urged that any Councilman interest- ed in serving on this committee let him know prior to the next meeting. I~TTER OF APPRECIATION Mayor Hamilton read a letter from the City of Del Mar expressing appreciation to the Council for action taken in Opposition to Assembly Bill 1019 pertaining to horse racing. INVITATION TO SYMPOSIUM Mayor Hamilton stated an invitation has been received for Councilmen to attend the Citizen's Co-ordinate Century No. 3 symposium on open space and environ- ment in San Diego County, to be held September 9 in the Falm Room of the Grant Hotel. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor Hamilton stated a Council conference will be held on September 14th at 3:00 p.m. for discussion with the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau, to discuss the News Letter, development of Civic Center and method of appointing a new Administrative Officer. ~=~/~CAPING SUGGESTED AT END OF FIG AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC Councilman Scott suggested that landscaping be placed at the end of the cul-de-sac in back of the Civic Center as a safety measure to keep cars from travel- ing across the sidewalk at the end of Fig Avenue. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that the Council adjourn to executive session after>~l~cormnunications to discuss personnel matters. .REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS - S]])EWALK ART SHOW A letter was read from the Downtown Association of Chula Vista requesting a waiver of ordinance requirements in order to hold a "Sidewalk Art Show" on Third Avenue, September 24, 25, ~fld 26. It was referred to staff for report. VOTING REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED FOR LEAGUE CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the Mayor be designated as voting representative and the Vice-Mayor alternate voting representative for the business sessions of the annual League Conference in San Diego, October 25 to~28. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to ~xecutive session to discuss personnel matters and recomvened at 11:35 p.m. APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that Mrs. Jennie Fulasz ba appointed City Clerk to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of City Clerk Kenneth Campbell. .AD. JOURm Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m., sine die. City Clerk