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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