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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/05/19 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 19, 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, Administrative Officer Thorn, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, City Engineer Cole, Planning 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 Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for an adjourned regular meeting of May 11, 1970 and a regular meeting of May 12, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Coun- cilmen. ADMINIS~I~ATION OF OATH T~ COMMISSION MEMBER The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mrs. Judith Lyon, newly appointed member to the Library Board. Mayor Hamilton presented her with a key to the City in the form of a pin. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL Port Commissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. Upon request of Councilman Scott for a copy of the report in writing, Mr. Campbell stated he would have a copy in the hands of the City Clerk within a day or two. PUBLIC HEARING - Considering change of name of "I" Esplanade and "J" Esplanade to Manor Drive and National Parkway to Halsey Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider changing the name of "I" Esplanade and "J" Esplanade to Manor Drive and National Parkway to Halsey Street, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mrs. Everett Lamp and Mr. Edwin A Lamp, 695 "J" Esplanade spoke in opposition to the name change. No others wishing to be heard, and the clerk having received no written communica- tions, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ and seconded by Councilman Hyde that signs be installed identifying West Manor Drive, East Manor Drive and National Parkway and the names of the streets that have been there for twenty-three years remain the same. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and carried, that the motion of Councilman Scott be amended to approve t~e name change of National Parkway to Halsey Street. The original motion carried, as amended. RESOLUTION NO. 5649 - Accepting grant deed for street purposes - Oleander Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahi Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5650 - Accepting grant deed for street purposes - Raven Avenue Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5651 - Approving excess driveway width for Southwestern College on Otay Lakes Road Offered by Councilman Hyde, with the condition it not be applicable until the date Ordinance No~ 1277 becomes effective, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, and the resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: : Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Approving agreement with Sweetwater Junior College District for con- struction of tennis courts and related facilities It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that this item be discussed at Council Conference to be held Monday, May 25, 1970= at 3:00 P.M. RESOLUTION NO, 5652 - Appropriating funds for necessary equipment for operation of Loma Verde Park pool and center Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading 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, 5653 - Extending agreement with San Diego Urban League for Neighbor- hood Youth Corps Project Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5654 - Adopting policy on selection of members of Boards and Commis- sions Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None REMODELING OF ADMINISTRATIVE WING It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that this item be considered at an adjourned regular meeting of the Council to be held Monday, May 25, 1970 at 3:00 P.M. AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None b, REqUEST FOR FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNAT%ONAL CITy I~ANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION PROGRAM- NASA Chief Administrative Officer Thorn requested that the Council authorize the expenditure of $500 from Account 1-14 B0.I, Consulting Services (available in the current fiscal year budget), in order that officials, employees and citizens of the City may avail themselves of the International City Management Association program with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the expenditure of $500 be authorized. .REPORT ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITY LOT AT GORTE MARIA AND "E" STREET Chief Administrative Officer Thorn gave a report on a proposed plan for improving the City lot at the northeast corner of Cortc Maria and "E" Street. Mr. A. B. Ellington, 185 Corte Maria Avenue asked that the Council consider selling the lot to him for development. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that action on improvement of the lot be held over for further discussion between the staff and Mr. Ellington on his proposal to purchase the property. Mr. Ellington was asked to get in touch with the Chief Administrative Officer. y-tLEPORT ON ATTORNEY'S CONFERENCE City Attorney Lindberg reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities,City Attorneys' Department Conference, held May 6 through May 8, 1970 at NewportBeach. ~,/ .REPORT ON BIDDING FOR POLICE FACILITY BONDS Finance Officer Grant stated that no bids having been received on sale of the $1,500,000 Police Facility-Civic Center Bonds, it is the advice of Financial Consultants Stone and Youngberg, that the Council authorize them to seek private negotiated sale of the bonds. This procedure is approved by O'Melveny and Myers, Bond Counsel. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the Finance Officer be authorized to negotiate sale of the Police Facility- Civic Center Bonds. · PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR YOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek introduced Mr. Bill Richardson, Vice- President of Lareaux and Associates, Architects, who presented the preliminary plans for the Youth Community Center, proposed for Hilltop Telegraph Canyon Park. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that no action be taken on this matter until the proposed Youth Advisory Commission has been activated and given an opportunity to look over the plans and offer advice to the Council. ~ RESIGNATION OF MEMBER FROM BOARD OF APPEALS Mayor Hamilton stated he has received the resignation of Mr. William Bauer as a member of the Board of Appeals. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appreciation for his service. COMPLAINTS ON BUS SCHEDULES Councilman Hobel stated he has received complaints because buses are not adhering to time schedules in the area of Hilltop Drive and Monserate Avenue. He asked that Administrative Officer Thorn investigate and report back. ~, COMPLAINTS ON USE OF STREET FOR RACE TRACK Councilman Hobel stated he has received complaints from people in the South- western College Estates area because a street that has been developed, but has no houses on it as yet, is being used as a race track. The street referred to was Elm- hurst Drive. Administrative Officer Thorn stated the staff will investigate and report back. REPORT ON MEETING OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION Councilman Hobel reported that the Comprehensive Planning Organization, at their last meeting, gave approval to the Pomerado Irrigation District to hook up to the Metropolitan Sewer System. MEETING SUGGESTED ON PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Councilman Hyde suggested that the matter o'f the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion Master Plan for 1990 be placed on the agenda for discussion at the adjourned regular meeting scheduled for May 25, 1970. It was decided to discuss the Plan at a future meeting for that purpose only. ~.~ DISCUSSION ON USE OF SCHOOLS FOR BRANCH LIBRARIES Councilman Hyde stated that the Council has received a negative report from the Librarian in response to a request that she find out if a system of branch libra- ries could be set up by use of school libraries in conjunction with the main library. Councilman Hyde suggested that possibility of operating a branch library in conjunc- tion with Southwestern College be explored further. Councilman Scott expressed a desire to have further study made on use of high school libraries also. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that a further investigation be made of the possibility of operating a branch library in conjunction with Southwestern College. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO HOLD MEETINGS AT GIVIC CENTER Councilman Hyde questioned the wisdom of recent action taken by the Civil Service Commission to hold all of their meetings in the Civil Service Department conference room. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried, that all public meetings of the City Boards and Commissions be held in the Civic Center unless notification to the contrary is given in advance to the Council and to the general public. REQUEST FOR MONTHLY REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that each Councilman be suppli~ with a copy of the monthly report given to Adminis- trative Officer Thorn by the Chief of Police pertaining to police activities in the area of arrests. Administrative Officer Thorn stated that in the very near future the Council will be supplied with a monthly activity report on every department. CONTACT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT ON BRANCH LIBRARY REQUESTED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the staff contact the Sweetwater Union High School District to see if we can use Castle Park High School for setting up a pilot program for a branch library which would be open at night on an informal basis where the general public and students could order books and deposit books without having to come to the main library, and if it works out, to expand from there to other high schools. REQUEST FOR P~EPORT ON LIBRARY PARKING PROBLEM Councilman Scott asked that investigation be made to determine if it would be feasible to open the north half of Memorial Way to traffic and parking at night and during the weekends. That portion of the street has been blocked off both night and day during construction of the new police facility. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will report back at the next meeting. REPORT REQUESTED ON UNDERGROUNDING OF HIGH TENSION LINES Councilman Scott requested that the staff look into the possibility of undergrounding high tension lines in those parts of the City where all other lines are undergrounded. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will check into this and report back. MOTORCYCLE NOISE Councilman Scott stated he does not feel that the police are enforcing the noise ordinance as it pertains to motorcycles. Referred to Administrative Officer Thorn. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON AGREEMENT FOR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from Mr. James Yamate requesting an extension of time on his agreement with the City for deferral of certain street improvements at 1002 Industrial Boulevard. The present agreement expires July 10, 1970. Referred to Staff. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR FLOAT A letter was read from the 20-30 Club requesting an immediate advance of $400 to reconstruct and maintain the City parade float for 1970. Referred to staff. Mr. Ed Mapes, 5436 Wayne Avenue, past President of the 20-30 Club stated the $400 was needed immediately in order to participate in the Fourth of July parade. He was told a report will be forthcoming at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION FOR FUNDS FOR FLOAT STORAGE PLACE Mr. Ed Mapes, 5436 Wayne Avenue, urged Council consideration at budget time, of their request for funds to house the parade float. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. until Monday, May 25, 1970 at 3:00 PoM. ~'-~City Clerk