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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/08/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 18, 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 Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Chief Administrative Officer~Thomson, Administrative Assistant Ratelle, City Engineer Gesley, Associate Planner Lee Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNGIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of August 11, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ORDINANCE - Fixing tax levy for fiscal year 1970 - 1971 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that action on this ordinance be held over one week while awaiting outcome of legislation on Assembly Bills 1000 and 1001 which will have a direct bearing on the assessed valuations of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 5755 - Approving method for repayment of costs involved ~ First Avenue sewer main, north and south of Quintard Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl ~SOLUTION NO. 5756 - Modifying conditions imposed upon approval of the tentative map of Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision, Unit No. 6 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5757 - Approving improvement agreement - Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision, Unit No. 6 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5758 - Approving final map - 0hula Vista Gardens Subdivision, Unit No. 6 Offered by Councilman Scott~ the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None~ Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Eg~ahl RESOLUTION NO. 5759 - Authorizing City Attorney to proceed with purchase of park land adjacent to Gregg Rogers Park (PR-9-70) Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5760 - Designating the Administrative Conference Room as annex of the Council Chamber Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO, 5761 - Authorizing representatives of City to sign for and accept surplus Federal property Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5762 - Authorizing representatives of City to execute applications and documents for obtaining financial assistance under Federal C~il Defense Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RECESS CALLED Mayor Hamilton recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting re- convened at 7:25 p.m. ORDINANCE - Calling of an election to amend City Charter "fP9i, ~ City Attorney Lindberg reviewed the proposed charter changes, Proposi- tions A through H, as contained in the ordinance, for submission to the voters in November. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that Proposition A, pertaining to change of title from Administrative Officer to City Manager, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition B, pertaining to employees in the unclassified service and their appointments, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried, that Proposition C~ pertaining to change of title from Finance Officer to Director of Finance, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition D, pertaining to limiting the terms of members of boards and commissions, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition E, pertaining to revising the powers of the Civil Service Commission to eliminate their function as an advisory body to the Council regarding salaries and employment benefits, be placed on the ballot, but that the portion providing for the selection of two members of the Civil Service Cormnission by election of the employees be amended to remain as it is presently worded. It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition F, pertaining to change in the salary of Councilmen, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition G, pertaining to change in the salary of the Mayor, be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilman Hobel that Proposition H, pertaining to the Mayor being elected in an odd numbered year with the term of the incumbent Mayor being extended to April of 1973, be placed on the ballot. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hamilton, that PropOsition H be placed on the ballot and the language be such that in 1972 the Mayor would run for a five year term. The motion failed with Councilman Hobel voting no. It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the Ordinance calling an election to amend the City Charter, containing Propositions A through G with Proposition E, as amended, be placed on its first reading and adoption. The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION - Requesting Board of Supervisors to consolidate City election with State-wide election Offered by Councilman Hobel, the resolution failed to carry, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl DATE SET FOR ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that an adjourned regular meeting of the Council be held at 7:00 p.m., August 20, 1970, and that the Mayor attempt to have Councilman Hyde, Council- man Egdahl or both back in attendance at this meeting. RESOLUTION NQ. ~76~ - ApprOving agreement with Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5765 - Rescinding Resolution No. 5687 and approving agreement with San Diego County for grounds maintenance - South Bay Municipal Court Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON PALOMAR STREET IMPROVgM~NTS Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel~ and earried, that a call for bids be authorized for the widening of Palomar Street from Industrial Boulevard to Interstate 5 Freeway, installation of a traffic signal system at the intersection of Industrial Boule- vard and Palomar Street and extension of the sewer main in Palomar Street. t~ECESS CALLED Mayor Hamilton recessed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and the meeting re- convened at 7:58 p.m. CHARTER CHANGES - Proposed Proposition H In order to clarffy the intent of his motion made earlier on this proposition, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that Proposition H be placed on the ballot and the language be such that in 1972 the Mayor would run for a ~ive year term and from then on would be elected every odd number of years for a four year term. ORDINANCE NO. 1296 - Calling of an election to amend City Charter - First reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hobel that Ordinance No. 1296 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5766 - Requesting Board of Supervisors to consolidate City election with State-wide election Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl RESCINDING OF ACTION ON ADJOURNED KEGULARMEETING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried, that action taken earlier setting the time for an adjourned regular meeting for August 20~ 1970, be rescinded. REPORT ON PEDESTRIAN CONTROL LIGHTS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS City Engineer Gesley reported that it is his recommendation that in- stallation of pedestrian control lights at the intersections of "H" Street and Broadway and "E" Street and Broadway be deferred until both intersections are upgraded in the future. The report was requested by the Safety Cormmissi~n. Mr. Gesley stated he would report back on the possible date for completion of the undergrounding of utilities on ~" Street to Interstate 5 Freeway. If com- pletion is scheduled for this fiscal year the Council might want to consider appropriating special funds for completion of thc intersection. O~RDINANCE NO. 1295 - Amending Zoning Ordinance regulating signs in commercial zones - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its second 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, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl REPORT ON MEETING ON METROPOLITAN SEWER SYSTEM CAPACITY EIGHTS Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson reported on a meeting with the San Diego City Coumcil and staff concerning Metropolitan Sewer System capa- city rights. It was the recormnendation of the San Diego staff that the various member agencies get together to agree on sewer service area boundaries. Mr. Thomson will keep the Council informed on the matter. ~/ANNEXATION CO-ORDINATING GROUP Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated an Annexation Co- ordinating Group has been set up to expedite staff action in response to Council direction on proposed annexations. The group is made up of representatives from Planning, Engineering and Administration and is headed by Mr. William McGill, Civil Engineer. AUDITOR REQUESTED TO GIVE ORAL REPORT It was suggested that Mr. Wayne Carroll, City Auditor, appear before the Council on September 8, 1970, in order to give an oral report on the year end audit. NOTICE OF C~JNCIL CONFERENCE Mayor Hamilton announced that the Council will be meeting with Port Commissioners on Thursday, August 27, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. and that if time per- mits he would like to discuss at the same meeting annexation procedure, En- vironmental Control Commission ordinance and if available, plans for remodeling of the Civic Center. CERTIFICATION LIST FOR CITY CLERK SUBMITTED Mayor Hamilton stated the Personnel Director has submitted names of those persons eligible for appointment to the position of City Clerk. It was decided to adjourn the meeting of August 25 to August 27 for appointment of the Clerk. LETTER ON ANNEXATION AUTHORIZED TO LOCAL AGENC~FORMATION COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that a letter be written to the Local Agency Formation Commission ex- pressing displeasure of the Council to a recent one acre annexation to the Spring Valley Sanitation District, and stating that in the future the City be notified when any annexation is being considered within the area for which sewer capacity rights have been reserved for the C~y. Mayor Hamilton stated he would write the letter. REQUEST FOR QUARTERLY REPORT BY AGENCIES FUNDED BY THE CITY It was m~ved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that a resolution bE drawn up requiring all agencies that are funded by the City to come before the Council on a quarterly basis and give a progress report on their expenditures. _REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETING Councilman Hobel gave a report, as City representative, on the Com- prehensive Planning Organization meeting held August 17. Items discussed were the Federal Grant for the regional study of the airport, sewer capacity rights and location of another State College in North San Diego County or South Orange County. _REPORT REQUESTED ON BUS SERVICE Upon request of Councilman Hobel, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Thomson stated a report on the local bus service will be forthcoming at the next meeting. LEGI~TIVE COMMITTEE ACTION Councilman Scott reported the Legislative Con~nittee has taken action opposing Senate Bills 941 and 2182. COMPLAINT ON TENNIS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING Mr. David Knox, 65 Davidson Street, complained that tennis tournaments scheduled for Saturday mornings at General Roca Park forces regular players off the courts. He asked that the Council review with the Parks and Recreation De- partment the matter of scheduling tournaments in order that plenty of advertising is given, so that players wishing to use the courts will know they will not be available, and to try to have courts available on the week-ends for thosm players who have to work all week. It was referred to staff for a report from Mr. Jasinek at the next meeting. ~OMPLA%NT ON HAVING TO GO BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE Mr. Earl White, General Manager of Starlite Enterprises, objected to having to go before the Planning Commission in order to set up an amusement device on a shopping center parking lot. The City Attorney stated there probably has been a misunderstanding and was sure the matter can be resolved through the Planning Department. _REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO DOG ORDINANCE Mr. Jewett, 359 Montclair, was of the opinion dog Ordinance No. 428 does not adequately cover action to be taken when a child has been attacked by a dog. He requested that the Council have the ordinance reviewed. Mr. Jewett was in- vited to meet with the City Attorney and Chief of Police to review the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 5763 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for chassis-cab with dump body Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m., sine die. City Clerk