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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/02/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 10, 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 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 McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of February 3, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. f.z PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO MR. GEORGE FETTER Mayor Hyde presented Mr. George Fetter with the Council's Resolution of Commendation upon his selection as California Tea~herof the Year for 1970. PUBLIC HEARING - Considering the granting of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of ambulances in the City - Aaron Ambulance Service A letter was submitted from Attorney William Cameron, representing Aaron Ambulance Service, requesting that this hearing be continued until February 24, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the hearing be continued until the meeting of February 24, 1970 at 7:00 P.M., as requested. Councilman Sylvester asked for a report on the permit that was issued to the Aaron Ambulance Service back in 1967. City Attorney Lindberg stated a report would be forthcoming before the time of the hearing. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning for property along the north side of Orange Avenue for a distance of approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue Planning Director Warren explained that the Planning Con~nission has recom- mended that the area presently zoned '~" be prezoned R-i, with the condition that at a later date, the area would be prezoned C-N upon approval by the Planning Con~nission of a precise plan or a subdivision map with a precise plan, within a period not to exceed five years. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider prezoning for property located along the north side of Orange Avenue, approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, from Agricultural zoning to C-N, Mayor Hyde de- clared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormmunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1263 - Prezoning certain property located along the north side of Orange Avenue for a distance of approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, to R-i, and upon the approval of a pre- cise plan, to C-N - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent~ None ORDINANCE NO. 1264 - Amending Sections of the City Code relating to Fire Districts and Fire 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 passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5531 - Granting deed to Garald Durrant for Lot 9, Palm Gardens Estates 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6532 - Appropriating funds for sidewalk installation at Hilltop- Telegraph Canyon 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, Sylvester, Hamilton~ Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5533 - Rescinding Resolution No. 5525 and requesting further analysis of the advisability of joining the County of San Diego in the Serra Regional Library System 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 Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, McAllister Absent: None SPONSORSHIP OF TROPHIES FOR MOUNTED POLICE HORSE SHOW APPROVED A letter was received from V. H. Seiveno, Liaison Officer to the Chula Vista Mounted Police, requesting that the City sponsor a trophy and ribbons for two classes at $25.00 each for the 19th annual Horse Show on July 25 and 26. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City sponsor two classes, as requested, at $25.00 each, to be taken from the 1-19-B0.8b account. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that authorization be granted for the calling for bids for the construc- tion of an entrance road to Loma Verde Park and installation of sewer main and laterals in right-of-way. REPORT FROM HISTORICAL COPR4ITTEE A letter was submitted from the Historical Committee, in response to a letter from Assemblyman Charles Conrad regarding the 1976 Two Hundredth Anniver- sary of the U.S.A. The Committee suggests that the City hold a special birthday party in 1976 and that a letter be written to the California Committee to ask that the City be advised as to what plans are being made both in California and nationally for cities of our size. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the report be accepted and filed for possible future action. REPORT ON ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 27 - Revision of Gas Tax Funds Administrative Officer Thorn gave a report on Assembly Bill No. 27 per- taining to a proposed 1970 change in thc formula for distribution of Gas Tax highway construction funds. Because of confusion in this bill and the fact that others are proposed, Mr. Thorn recommended that the Council take no action at this time. It was moved by Mayor Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that no action be taken. CONFERENCE OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the National League of Cities Congressional-City Conference will be held in Washington, D. C., March 8 through I0, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Mayor or any Councilman who wishes to attend be authorized to do so. FAMILY OF GOVERNMENTS CONFERENCE Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Family of Governments next general meeting will be held March 4 and 5, at Borrego Springs, California. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Mayor or any Councilman who wishes to attend be authorized to do so. REPORT ON STATUS OF AGREEMENT WITHAZTEC BUS COMPANY Administrative Officer Thorn stated that he and the City Attorney have met with representatives of the Aztec Bus Company relating to the proposed agreement between the City and the Bus Company for trial bus service in the City, and that all details of the agreement should be worked out and ready for presentation to the Council at the next meeting. AIR TRAVEL TAX EXEMPTIONS Mayor Hyde stated that word has been received in the Congressional Report of the National League of Cities that the Senate Finance Committee, concurring in action already taken by the House of Representatives, voted to repeal the air travel tax exemption of State and local governments. It was suggested that State Senators be contacted in behalf of restoring the exemption. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sytvester, and carried that the Mayor be authorized to send wires to Senators Murphy and Cranston urging restoration of the exemption. FLOOD INSURANCE Mayor Hyde stated a letter has been received from the State Assembly Com- mittee on Finance and Insurance pointing out that the Federal Flood Insurance program is now available to California cities. The Administrative Officer was directed to report and make recommendations to the Council on this matter at the meeting of February 24. REQUEST OF HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR SPACE Mayor Hyde stated a letter has been received from the Historical Society, requesting space in the presnnt wing of the Police department, when it is vacated, for display of historical doc%nnents, etc. Referred to Administrative Officer Thorn for report back in due time. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn, after oral con~uunications~ to executive session to consider commission appointments. REPORT ON DISCLOSURE OF ASSE~S LAW City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Attorney General has ruled that the Disclosure of Assets law is constitutional. The Attorney General in essence con- curs with views of the League of California Cities as to the type of asset that is required to be disclosed but states that disclosure is applicable based upon the market value of the property held even though the equity of the public officer in that particular property is considerably less than the $10,000 limit. Because of much conflict on the matter, Mr. Lindberg stated a special meeting has been scheduled for the Board of Ethics for February 13, 1970 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the entire matter of disclosure of assets and will make recommendations to the Council in this regard. MEETING OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION Councilman McAllister stated that as alternate delegate to the Policy Com- mittee of the Comprehensive Planning Organization, he has been attending most of their meetings but will be unable to attend the next meeting which is scheduled for February 16, 1970 at 2:00 P.M., in the County Health building. He was in hopes another member of the Council could attend. COUNCIL AGENDA Councilman Sylvester stated that to him the new form of agenda seems to be hard to follow and creates a little problem in trying to follow along with the meeting. After discussion and comments from other Councilmen, Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will try to work something out that will be more easily followed. OBJECTION EXPRESSED TO ALL COUNCILMEN ATTENDING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, objected to all Councilmen going to a conference in Washington, D. C. He was of the opinion one or two could rep- resent the Council adequately. He was informed that only one Councilman intends to attend. COMMENDATION AUTHORIZED FOR WALK-FOR-MANKIND PROJECT Upon thc recommendation of Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that a resolution be drafted cormnending the Junior Women's Club and participants in the Walk-for-Mankind project. REQUEST THAT VARIANCE TO IMPERIAL TRUCK LINES BE RESCINDED Mr. Herbert Young, 873 Woodlawn Avenue, asked that the Council take action to rescind the variance granted to Imperial Truck Lines for operation of their business at 621 '~" Street. The matter was referred to the staff for review and Mr. Young was asked to contact Administrative Officer Thorn for an appointment in order to discuss the matter. 8:35 P.M. - Council recessed to executive session. Reconvened at 9:13 P.Mo APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Mr. Glen James be appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Will Hyde, said term to expire June 30, 1971. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Mr. John Calvert be appointed a member of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gilbert Dudderar, said term to expire June 30, 1973. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SAFETY COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAtlister, and carried that Mr. Ernest Arnold be appointed a member of the Safety Con~nission to fill the unexpired term of Ronald Wagner, said term to expire June 30, 1971. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M., sine die. " - City Clerk