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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1969/07/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday duly 15, 1969 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, McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Engineer Cole Mayor McCorquodale 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 Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 8, 1969, be approved~ copies hav- ing been semt to each of the Councilmen. ORDINANCE - Amending Code regarding regulation of garage sales Mayor McCorquodale suggested that this proposed ordinance be changed to make it possible for an individual to call the license clerk and give his name, address and dates of proposed garage sale, rather than having to make a trip to the City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back, for the next meeting, an alternate draft of the proposed ordinance incorporating the suggestion made by the Mayor. Councilman Sylvester voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1216 - Approving Mahy's Oleander 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1214 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to changing of setback lines - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1215 - Establishing an Economic Development Commission - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5289 - Approving appropriation of funds for fencing of tot lot at foot of "K" 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None DONATION FOR TOT LOT ACCEPTED Mrs. Robert Wilson, President of the Newcomers Club of Chula Vista, presented a check in the amount of $53.00 to be used for the tot lot project. Mayor McCor- quodale accepted the check on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 5290 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - Samuel Vener Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5291 - Approving amendment to agreement with Mahy Construction Company for improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5292 - Approving deferral of improvement agreement - Mrs. Robert Miles 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Approving agreement with State Department of Public Works for purchase of ferry boat 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, Sylvester, McCorquodale Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton Absent: None City Attorney Lindberg asked if it was the desire of the Council to include in this resolution the appropriation of the $100 purchase price of the ferry. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that appropriation of the $100 be included in the resolution. Council- man Hamilton voted no. City Attorney Lindberg stated that with inclusion of the appropriation in the resolution, it failed to carry as a four-fifths vote of the Council is neces- sary to appropriate unbudgeted funds. Mr. elint Matthews, member of the Board of Directors of the Show Boat Asso- ciation, asked the City Attorney if the Association donated the purchase price of $100, could three members of the Council approve the agreement for its purchase. The Attorney stated it would be necessary for the Council to amend their resolution by deleting the appropriation. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter be reconsidered. Councilman Hamilton and Mayor McCor- quodale voted no. A letter was read from Port Director Nay, addressed to Attorney Lindberg, pointing out problems and costs to be expected in the purchase of the ferry boat. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, and seconded by Councilman Sylvester that the resolution approving agreement with the State Department of Public Works for purchase of the ferry boat be approved, amended to accept the gift of $100 from the Show Boat Association, for payment for the ferry. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the matter be held over one week while the staff meets with members of the Port District staff in order that all aspects of the ferry purchase may be technically appraised. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the motion be tabled for one week. Attormey R. Jack Stump, representing the Show Boat Association, presented the Mayor and each Councilman a folder containing information relative to the pro- posed ferry boat purchase and conversion to a theater. ~AUTHORIZATION GIVEN FOR PREPAI~ATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIFTH AVENUE WIDENING Upon recormnendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Engineering Division be author- ized to prepare plans and specifications for the widening of Fifth Avenue from "H" Street to Otis Street, and authorize expenditure of funds from the 2107 Gas Tax contingency fund. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR USE OF "F" STREET PROPERTY FOR 20-30 CLUB CIRCUS A request was received from the Chula Vista 20-30 Club for use of the north- east corner of the "F" Street School property to conduct a circus for charitable purposes on August 24, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be granted. I~EPORT ON FLAGS AND BANNERS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that many requests have been received from organizations desiring to display flags and banners in the public rights-of-way. He recommended that the Department of Public Works be authorized to establish standards for flagpole mounting bases and provide a standard policy for the installation of flags and banners therein. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Mayor McCorquodale, and carried that the staff bring back a written policy on display of flags and banners in the public rights-of-way. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the Blue Jacket Chorus (Navy Band) to appear in Memorial Bowl on July 27, 1969. There being a possible need for $80.00 for transportation costs, the Mayor recommended this amount be allocated from the Con~nunity promotion budget. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the $80.00 be allocated as recommended. Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amendment to the curfew ordinance which would change the curfew hours to 11:00 P.M., during daylight saving time. REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION ON VIET NAM A letter was read fromM. Larry Lawrence, President of Hotel Del Coronado, requesting that the Council consider adoption of a resolution similar to one adopted by the Chicago City Council, which would request the Nixon administration to take all possible measures to de-escalate the war in Vier Nam and to immediately direct an orderly and sizeable withdrawal of major forces in Vier Nam. The Clerk was directed to send copies of the Chicago resolution to the Councilmen for study and action at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR AREA FOR USE BY SERVICE CLUBS Mr. Ed Mapes, President of the Active 20-30 Club, suggested that a permanent area be set aside by the Parks and Recreation Departmemt for use by service clubs to stage their circuses, carnivals, fiestas, etc. Councilman McAllister stated that the Fiesta de la Luna Association has appointed a corm~ittee to search for a permanent site for the Fiesta. EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- ried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss applications for the position of Administrative Officer. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M., sine die. City Cierk /