HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/08/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday August 25, 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, Hamilton, Hyde~ Egdahl
Absent: Councilman Hobel
Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting ahief AdminimtratiVe Officer
Thomson, Administrative Assistant Ratelle, City Engineer
Gesley, Planning Director Warren
Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
gTATEMENT: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four
hours of adjournment, as provided by laws the order of adjournment
of the regular meeting of August 25, 1970, to August 27, 1970 at
7:80 P.M.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried
that the Council minutes for the meeting of August 18, 1970 and the special meet-
ing of August 20, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Council-
men.
RESOLUTION NO. 5767 - Commending Charles and Ella Pattullo for attendance at
Council meetings
Offered by Councilman Scott, read in full, passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilman Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
ORDINANCE NO. 1297 - Fixing tax levy for fiscal year 1970-1971 - First reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its
first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The
ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO. 5768 - Requiring agencies receiving City funds to make quarterly
reports on expenditures of funds
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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO. 5769 - Withdrawal of Palm Gardens Estates Lots 7 and 8 Annexation
from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District
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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION N0..577__0 - Endorsing united effort to develop Sweetwater Valley Park
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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO, 5771 - Approving revised tentative map of Southwestern College
Estates, Units 5, 6 and 7
Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO. 5772 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for a four wheel, three
yard street sweeper
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, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO. 5773 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for installation of
underground tree lighting system at the Chula Vista Municipal
Golf Course
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, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
RESOLUTION NO. 5774 - Approving special appropriation of $730.00 for installation of irrigation equipment at Golf Course entrance
Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived Dy unani-
mous consent, passed and adopted 0y the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hobel
EXTENSION gF LEASE GRANTED SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER
Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a res-
olution granting to t~e South Bay Guidance Center, Inc., an additional sixty
days beyond its current termination date of August 31~ 1970, to their lease on
City property at 279 Fourth Avenue.
STATUS REPORT ON BUS SERVICE
Acting Administrative O~icer Thomson submitted a written report and
answered Councilmen's questions on operation o£ the CRula Vista Bus Service, to
date. The report was accepted.
REPORT ON DATE FOR COMPLETION OF UNDERGROUNDING Of "H" STREET UTILITIES
City Engineer Gesley reported that undergrounding of utilities on "H"
Street to Interstate Freeway 5 should be completed about July of 19fl~ If directed
by the Council, the staff could proceed with design of pedestrian control lights
for installation at the intersections of Broadway with "H" and "E" Streets. Mr. Gesley
indicated there would be no savings by installing the control lights at the same
time the undergrounding work was being done. No action was taken.
BID ACCEPTED FOR CITY LOT AT CORTE MARIA AND "E" STREET
Purchasing Agent Stanley reported two bids were received for purchase of
the City lot at Corte Maria and "E" Street. A. B. Ellington bid $6~502.00 and
Richard Myers bid $6,275.00.
It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried,
that the high bid of Mr. Ellington be accepted, and the City Attorney be directed to
draw up a contract of sale according to the specifications in the bid document.
REPORT ON P_~OSTING NOTICE FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY AT CITY PARKS
Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek, reporting on the complaint of
Mr. David Knox relating to tennis tournament play at General Roca Park, stated normal
procedure is to post tennis courts in advance of scheduled tournament but the tourna-
ment Mr. Knox referred to was not posted. Saturday and Sunday tournaments will con-
tinue to be scheduled in the future. However, because of the few courts at General
Roca Park, all tournaments, including adults~ will be scheduled at Southwestern College
with General Roca being utilized only if additional courts are needed.
REPORT ON PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR A PARK SITE
Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek reported that the Chula Vista City
School District is at present condemning approximately 10 acres in the northern half
of the northwest quarter of quarter section 69 (Holderness site) for a proposed
elementary school. It was his reco~mnendation that an attempt to acquire property
for a park site, irmmediately adjacent to the property being condemned by the School
District, be held in abeyance until January, 1971, allowing the Engineering Division
and Planning Department to align "J" Street and Crest Drive and to have a more accurate
per acre cost in order to make a concrete recommendation to the Council. It was moved
by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the report of
Mr. Jasinek be accepted.
TIME SET FOR FIELD TRIP
Mayor Hamilton stated Mr. Carmen Pasquale, Executive Vice-President of
Gersten Construction Company would like to take the Council on a field trip of the
Otay Land Company property prior to the next meeting, at which time a hearing will
be held on the prezoning of the property. It was decided Saturday, August 29, at
1:00 p.m. would be a time satisfactory to all. The press was invited to take the trip.
IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH COb~MISSION STARTED
Mayor Hamilton reported he is in the process of getting correspondence out
to the principals of the various high schools in the area and bo the Human Relations
Commission, to assure implementation of the Youth Commission as soon as school starts~
CONNECTION OF NON-CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY TO CITY SEWER
Upon confirmation by the City Attorney that it is possible to connect non-
contiguous property to the City sewer, it was moved by Councilman Scott: seconded by
Councilman Ryde, and carried, that the City ask the City of San Diego for permission
to provide sewer service to those pieces of property lying within the natural sphere
of influence for future annexation to the City, even though not at the present being
contiguous to the City.
SUGGESTED POINTS TO CONSIDER AT JOINT MEETING WITH PORT COMMISSIO~
Councilman Hyde presented~ for Council consideration, several points on
positions the Council might take pertaining ko Tidelands development~ for presentation
to the Port Commissioners at the August 27 meeting. The Mayor and other Councilmen
were of the opinion it was premature to take definite plans until first having met
with the Port Commissioners and staff in order to hear their views.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried,
that the Council adjourn to executive session after ~itten and oral communications,
to discuss personnel matters.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO CARDROOM OFd]INANCE
A letter was read from Attorney 3ames Quinn requesting that the Council,
at the earliest possible time, place on the agenda an amendment to the Cardroom
Ordinance, which would allow the employment of an "operating manager" to run the
establishments in the absence of the owners. It was referred to staff for report.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
A letter was read from E. L. Mapes= 5~35 Wayne Avenue: expressing appreciation
to the Fire and Police Department for their help in a recent emergency.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED
Claims for damages in the amount of $75,50 were received from Gary A. Estes
for injury due to the failure to repair a base stake, and from E. J. Perpic in the
amount of $215.00 for damage to the paint on his car from tree drippings. It was
moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that the claims
be denied.
REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Robert Miller stated that her neighbor at 556 Laguna Street has, with
a City building permit~ built an addition to his house, the roof of which extends over
on her property. She asked for an investigation and renovation Of the Building Inspection
Department. The staff was directed to investigate and report to Mrs. Miller.
REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DRAINAGE DITCH
Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway, requested that a study be made into the
feasibility of guniting the drainage ditch between Parkway and Madrona Street, in
the 500 olock, east of Broadway. It was referred to staff for report.
APPRECIATION EXPRESSED FOR SUPPORT OF SWEETWATER VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
Mr. Bill Thomas, Administrative Assistant to Supervisor Henry Boney, expressed
appreciation, for Mr. Boney, to the Council, for support they have given to the proposed
Sweetwater Valley Regional Park.
CONCERN EXPRESSED OVER MEETING NOT BEING OPEN TO PUBLIC
Mrs. Katherine Moore, South Bay Citizens' Planning Committee representative,
expressed concern that the joint meeting of the City Council and Port Commissioners,
to be held August 27, was not ~o be an open meeting. Mayor Hamilton assured her that
it was an open meeting and citizens would have an opportunity to be heard.
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGERS
City Attorney Lindberg announced that the City Clerk has set September 4, 1970
at 5:00 p.m. as the latest time ne can receive arguments for and against the proposed
charter changes that will appear on the November 3 election ballot.
The City Attorney also advised that publication of the proposed charter
changes should De held off until tl~e legistrar of Voters advises the City of revised
designations for the proposition%as it has been determined that to refer to them as
Propositions A through G would tend to be confusing due to other measures on the
ballot already carrying this designation.
~x~cu~zw SESSIO~
At 8:25 p.m. the Council adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel
matters. The Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
A_PPOIN .T~E_ N_~T OF__~MBER T~O CIV~IL SERVICE__COMM~psIq~
It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried,
that Mr. Raymond B. Howard be appointed a member of the Civil Service Commission to
fill the unexpired term of Mr. Virgil Stevenson, said term to expire June 30, 1971.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m. until August 27, 1970
at 7:30 p.m.
x-,_~Cit y Clerk