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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1970/02/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 3, 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 Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Absent: Councilman Sylvester Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engi- neer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 27, 1970, be amended to include the remarks made in a letter~ dated November 18, 1969, by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company, relating to the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge ~eremonies Committee, as follows: "In our opinion, the accompanying statement of cash receipts and dis- bursements presents fairly the recorded cash receipts and disbursements of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Ceremonies Cormnittee for the period from February 17, 1969, to November 5, 1969." The minutes were approved, as amended, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION BY "FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY" Mrs. Alice Blankfort showed slides and gave a commentary for the "Friends of the Library" on current library facilities and needs for the future. ORDINANCE NO. 1262 - Submitting Charter changes to the electors at General Municipal Election - 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST CITY MEASURES City Attorney Lindberg announced that the City Clerk has set February 27, 1970, as the last day for submitting arguments for or against City measures for inclusion with the sample ballots for the coming General Municipal Election. Mr. Lindberg asked if the Council is interested in submitting arguments in favor of the proposed Charter changes. Mayor Hyde suggested that the matter be discussed at the Council conference meeting set for Monday, February 9, 1970. RESOLUTION NO. 5523 - Granting easement to California-American Water Company - Fig Avenue, north of "F" 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5524 - Establishing policies for use of student monthly tickets at Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course 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, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5525 - Authorizing Chief Administrative Officer to sign the third amendment to Joint Powers Agreement, Serra Regional Library System It was moved by Councilman Scott that the City Attorney be directed to draw up a resolution objecting to the County becoming a member of the Serra Regional Library System, with copies being sent to other member cities. The motion died for lack of a second. The resolution was offered by Councilman McAllister, with reading of the text waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Sylvester ~/'RESOLUTION - Establishing policy regarding Administrative communications to the City Council Offered by Councilman McAllister, the resolution failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5526 - Supporting County facilities in South Bay area 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, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5527 - Honoring Mr. Fetter as Teacher of the Year 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, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5528 - Approving actuarial agreement - Public Employees' Retirement System 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, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5529 - Approving first amendment to joint exercise of powers agree- ment for the construction of Loma Verde Park swimming pool and recreational facilities Added to the agenda by unanimous consent~ 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 5530 - Opposing the disclosure of assets law Added to the agenda by unanimous conscut, 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR DEFENSIVE DRIVING PROGRAM Administrative Officer Thorn stated a letter has been submitted from the Safety Commission requesting that the Council approve an allocation of $250 from the community promotion fund for providing films and other necessary equipment for the continuation of Defensive Driving Courses as previously approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the $250 be allocated from the 1-19-B0.Sb account, as requested. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Director of Public Works has requested a Council Conference to discuss the proposed Civic Center development with the architectural firm of Richard George Wheeler and Associates. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, February 9, 1970 at 3:30 P.M., for this purpose. REPORT ON STATUS OF WALK~AY - Telegraph Canyon Road from Hilltop Drive to Melrose Avenue Administrative Officer Thorn reported that the Public Works Department is installing a four-foot wide decomposed granite surface along the shoulder on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road from Hilltop Drive to Melrose Avenue. City crews have already graded the south-side shoulder and placed a continuous 4-inch traffic line stripe to provide a psychological demarcation between vehicles and pedestrians. FUNDS F?R SIDEWALK AUTHORIZED - Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Park site Administrative Officer Thorn stated that since curb has already been in- stalled on Hilltop Drive and immediate installation of a sidewalk would not inter- fere with the construction of the new Youth Center, it would be his recommendation that approximately 620 feet of sidewalk be installed along the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Park site. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamil- ton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meet- ing, the necessary resolution appropriating $1,700 from the unappropriated surplus account for installation of the sidewalk~ as recormuended. REPORT ON SPANISH CLASS Administrative Officer Thorn announced that the conversational Spanish class for City employees started on Monday, February 2, 1970, with 31 employees in attendance. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY - Political activities City Attorney Lindberg touched on his written report to the Council, dated January 29, 1970, in which he gives his opinion on Section 809 of the City Charter pertaining to improper political activity. The Section was adopted in order to insure aa elimination of any possibility of conflict between appointees and their appointing authority. REQUEST FOR ACTION ON NOISE POLLUTION Mayor Hyde read a letter from the Comprehensive Planning Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties requesting that officials of Municipal, County and State Legislative Governments take action to control the noise of motorcycle equipment. City Attoruey Lindberg stated that the City does have such an ordinance on the books and citizens have been encouraged to register their complaints with the Police department in an effort to control the noise factor. /I~IT~IR OF APPRECIATION Mayor Hyde stated he has received a letter from Mrs° Helen Gohres express- ing appreciation to the Council and others responsible for installation of bus benches on Broadway. &/"REPRESENTATION AT NATIONAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE TO BE DISCUSSED AT NEXT MEETING Upon inquiry of Councilman McAllister, it was decided to bring the matter of City representation at the National League of Cities Legislative Conference, to take place next March, to the Council, as an agenda item at the next meeting. ~ MEETING ON ANNEXATION LAWS TO BE ARRANGED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a meeting be held as soon as possible with Supervisor Boney, Assembly- man Deddeh and Senator Mills pertaining to annexation laws and the Local Agency Formation Co~m~ission. Mayor Hyde asked that Administrative Officer Thorn, with the help of City Attorney Lindberg, arrange such a meeting. MEETING WITH PORT COMMISSIONERS SUGGESTED Councilman Scott suggested that a joint meeting between the Council and Port Commissioners be held in the near future. ~. COMPLAINT ON LACK OF PLAYGROUNDS A card was read from Harvey Laeey complaining that there are no playgrounds for the children in the College Estates area. REQUEST FOR USE OF PARK FOR ART MART A letter was read from the Chula Vista Art Guild requesting permission to use the lawn area at Norman Park Center for the purpose of holding an Art-For-A- Song mart on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the request be granted. ~'LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Hubert Christensen, "Grow Green" Chairman of the Robert L. Mueller PTA expressing gratitude for the installation of the lawn, land- scaping and watering system at the R. L. Mueller school. A check was enclosed in the amonnt of $330.25 from funds collected from the "Grow Green" cormnittee for the purpose of contributing toward the expense of the landscaping project. Adminis- trative Officer Thorn was directed to write a letter of appreciation for the con- tribution. NOTICE OF "T(I'I(~" APPORTIONMENT A letter was read from the State Deparment of Public Works giving notice of the apportionment of $62,804 to the City of Chula Vista for the fiscal year, 1969-70, for administration of the federal "Topics" program. ~COMPLAINT ON PIGEONS Mr. John Petraglia, 407 Church Avenue, complained about the nuisance of the many pigeons in that area and asked that something be done about them. Referred to staff for investigation and recommendation to the Council. Mr. Charles Pattullo, 311 Twin Oaks Avenue, stated he could give addresses in his neighborhood where pigeons were a nuisance Rnd recommended the use of treated bird seed which would cause sterilization of the pigeons. ADJOUR/~rMENT It was moved by Councilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the meeting adjourn until 7:00 P.M., February 5, 1970. City Clerk