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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/03/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 24, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council ~hamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ Hyde, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engi- neer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, Planning Director Warren Mayor Hyde led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 17, 1970, be approved~ copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS CO~ISSION Mayor Hyde announced the appointment of Mrs. Martha Vickers to the Human Relations Co~m%ission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Ishikawa, said term to expire June 30, 1970. PRESENTATION OF 20-YEAR SERVICE PIN Mayor Hyde presented a service award pin to Mr. Gordon Grant, Finance Officer, for his twenty years' service with the City. PUBLIC HEARING - City's intention to vacate a portion of Sandalwood Drive This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed vacation of a portion of Sandalwood Drive~ in the 200 block, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard~ and the Clerk having received no written communications~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5577 - Ordering ~acation of a portion of Sandalwood Drive Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1271 - Approving Princess Orange Avenue Annexation - First reading 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 motion carried by the following vote: to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1272 - Amending Schedule X of Traffic Code to decrease speed limits in certain zones - First reading 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 motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5578 - Approving contract to construct water main and appropriating funds therefor - Loma Verde Park pool 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, Sylvester, Hamilton Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5579 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the installation of a traffic signal at Hilltop Drive and "I" Street 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, Sylvester, Hamilton~ Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5580 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the construction of street improvements - Orange Avenue and Loma Verde Parkway 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, Sylvester~ Hamilton Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5581 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement for 9 Second Avenue 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, Sylvester, Hamilton. Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5582 - Declaring portions of Otay Lakes Road in the City of Chula Vista as County highway 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, Sylvester, Hamilton~ Hyde, McAltister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5583 - Granting deed to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for Third Avenue property and reserving drainage easement 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, Sylvester, Hamilton. Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None Upon request of City Attorney Lindberg, it was moved by Councilman Sylves- ter, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the time for closing the escrow on this property be extended to April 9, 1970, to facilitate preparation of docu- ments relating to the removal of a restrictive covenant over a portion of the property restricted to parking and a mutual parking agreement with the Bank of America. RESOLUTION NO. 5584 - Amending Sections 10 and 16 of the agreement with the Aztec Bus Lines Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Pat Doogan, representing the Aztec Bus Lines gave a report on the first seven days of operation of the intra-city bus lines. RESOLUTION NO. 5585 - Approving appropriation of funds to cover travel expenses regarding Grants-in-Aid programs 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, MaAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5586 - Setting fees for Learn-to-Swim program and season tickets for Chula Vista swimming facilities Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ~ RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution No. 1135-A establishing holidays for City ~ersonnel It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this resolution be filed. RECO14~ENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING WIDENING OF FOURTH AVENUE - south of "L" Street A letter was submitted from the Safety Commission recommending that a letter be directed to the County requesting information on the time schedule for the completion of the widening of Fourth Avenue, south of "L" Street. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the letter be written to the County, as recormmended. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR ORNAMENTAL FLOWERS - Downtown Association Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtown Association, reviewed the history of the flower boxes on the lamp posts in the downtown area, and action taken by the Council at the meeting of July 8, 1969, authorizing the refurbishment of the boxes subject to six conditions. Mr. Dunn stated that the flowers have been ordered in response to a letter from f~mer Administrative Officer pro rem Sultins in which he stated his approval subject to a revision of several of the original six conditions. Being prepared to proceed with the project at this time, Mr. Dunn requested a resolution appropriating the original $1,500 requested and hopefully $250 more to cover the increase of anticipated cost. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that action on this item be held over until the meeting of April 7, for the purpose of obtaining information relative to the insurance coverage that would be provided by the Downtown Association, through the Chamber of Cormnerce; that a transcript be made covering this item as discussed at the meeting of July 8, 1969; and the City Attorney directed to prepare a resolution entering into an agreement with the Downtown Association for refurbishing the flower boxes and appropriating the necessary funds. Councilman Scott voted no. Councilman Sylvester asked that an opinion be put in the Council mailing as to what liability the City could sustain in event of an accident. SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF OVERTIME UNTIL JUNE 30, 1970 In order to pay for accumulated overtime and holiday time which cannot be dissipated on the basis of compensatory time off by June 30, 1970, Administrative Officer Thorn requested authorization from the Council to apply inter-departmental payroll surpluses to inter-departmental payroll deficits. It was moved by Council- man Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back at the next meeting a resolution authorizing the trans- fers as requested by the Administrative Officer. ¥~USE OF CITY PROPERTY ON "F" STREET FOR MORATORIUM OBSERVANCE Administrative Officer Thorn stated that Mr. Ira Taylor has requested the use of the grassy area on the City-owned "F" Street school site in order that local residents may participate in a national observance to be held by the Vier Nam Moratorium Committee on April 15, 1970, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. It was indicated the Chief of Police has no objection. No objection was expressed by the Council. ~ REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUILDING IN "T" ZONE BY ROHR CORPORATION A letter was submitted by the Director of Planning stating that the Plan- ning Oormmission recormnends approval of the request from the Rohr Corporation to construct a new building north of "G" Street in the Tidelands zone. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the request of the Rohr Corporation to construct a new building be approved. Councilman Syl- rester abstained. TIDELANDS ZONING PROBLEMS Director of Planning Warren related problems of the staff in attempting to administer the provisions of the Tidelands Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance, in its present form, requires approval of the Planning Cormnission and Council prior to issuing a building permit or permitting a use on the tidelands. Mr. Warren was of the opinion this procedure is cumbersome and unnecessary. He suggested there is a need for some better method of con~unicating with the Port District and estab- lishing some procedure of review on the part of the staff and then the Planning Commission and Council, if necessary. Councilman Sylvester suggested consideration of the appointment of the Mayor as the Port Commissioner from the City. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he feels we should get in touch with Mr. Ney of the Port District to determine what can be done on a voluntary basis to keep the City apprised of permits and requests made of them on tidelands in the City area. Councilman Scott suggested all the Councils in the cities belonging to the Port District get together and come up with some legislation so cities can have much more control over the tidelands in their areas. He suggested a conference with our own Port Commissioner, It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Mayor Hyde, and carried that the staff be directed to bring back a proposal for whatever changes they deem necessary to bring about the controls over the tidelands that should exist. ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NO COUNOILMEETING ON MARCH 31 March 31, being the fifth Tuesday of the month and not a regular Council meeting night, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Mayor Hyde, and carried that the Council not meet. ORDINANCE NO. 1270 - Amending Schedule IX of Traffic Code to include increased speed limit on East "J" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this ordinance be placed on its second re~ding 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 Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None MEETING CONFIRMED Mayor Hyde confirmed that Friday, May 1, 1970 at 7:00 P.M., has been set as the time for the Council to meet with Senator Mills, Assemblyman Deddeh and Supervisor Boney to discuss mutual problems as they relate to the Chula Vista area. PROCLAMATION - Pam American Week Mayor Hyde read a proclamation designating April 12 through April 18, 1970, as Pan American Week. POLICY ON STREET LIGHT STANDARDS DISCUSSED Councilman Scott stated he has been looking at new subdivisions in the City and noticed that the light poles being installed are still of the old common aggre- gate. He wondered what happened to the Council policy requiring installation of green light standards. City Engineer Cole stated he was of the opinion the old grey aggregate color was the standard for the City and that green had been chosen for the "H" Street project only. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he would look into the matter and report back at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR FUNDS A letter was read from Mrs. Harold J. Erwin, Chairman~ "Jobs for Youth", requesting that $250 be budgeted to continue the program for the coming year. Referred to Administrative Officer Thorn for recormuendation. COMPLAINT ON PAINTING CURB RED A letter was read from Mrs. Howard L. Hamilton, 101 "F" Street, complain- ing becanse the City has painted the entire curb red from the east side of her driveway to the corner of "F" Street, for a bus stop. She asked for an investiga- tion. Referred to Administrative Officer Thorn for investigation and report. AQUATIC ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR FUNDS A letter was read from the Chula Vista Aquatic Association requesting a monetary token to help defray expenses to send Miss Sandra Keshka to Cincinnati to compete in the National Olympic Swim Meet. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that $200 be allocated from the 1-19-B0.8b (Cormnunity Promotion, special events) account for this purpose. Mayor Hyde and Councilman Scott voted no~ PETITION OPPOSING REMOVAL OF SIGNS A petition bearing 72 signatures was submitted, opposing a City ordinance for the removal of any existing signs on Third Avenue. Planning Director Warren stated his department will contact the businessmen on Third Avenue and attempt to clarify the contents of the new sign ordinance to them. OBJECTION EXPRESSED ON NOT BEING ABLE TO SPEAK Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, stated he strongly resented being denied permission to speak on Item No. 13 on the agenda at the time it was being discussed, as the agenda specifically states a person has only to raise his hand and be recognized by the chair. He asked that instructions as they appear on the agenda be clarified for the future. Mayor Hyde stated the matter will be looked into. Councilman Scott stated that he feels a policy should be adopted whereby someone wishing to speak on an item on the agenda should so inform the Clerk prior to the meeting. POLICY ON REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EUNDS AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde, and carried that a definitive policy be established on requests for special funds such as the one from the Aquatic Association to send a participant to compete in the National Olympic Swim Meet. Mayor Hyde asked that the staff and City Attorney prepare a recou~ended policy for presentation to the Council. Councilman Sylvester voted no. STUDY REQUESTED ON HAVING ONE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANNEXATIONS It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff look into the feasibility of having one person charged with the duties of seeking annexations to the City of Chula Vista. ADJOUP, NMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M.~ sine die. City Clerk