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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/06/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 17, 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, McAllister, Scott Absent: ~layor McCorquodale Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren In the~a~sence of Mayor McCorquodale, Mayor pro tem Hamilton presided. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mike Jones, Explorer Scout, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of June 10, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Prezoning to R-3-B-3-D San Diego Gas & Electric Company property north of Orange Avenue, west of First Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the prezon- lng to R-3-B-3-D of certain property owned by the San Diego Gas & Electric Company north of Orange Avenue, west of First Avenue, Mayor pro rem Hamilton declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1207 - Prezoning certain property north of Orange Avenue, west of First Avenue to R-3-B-3-D - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale PUBLIC HEARING - 1911 Act Improvements, Phase XIII City Attorney Lindberg stated that the property on the west side of Fourth Avenue between "L" and We~t~y Streets, would be eliminated from the proceedings as it was found to be outside the City limits. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on Phase XIII of the 1911 Improvement Act, Mayor pro tem Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Ned Holmes, 786 Fourth Avenue, asked for a six,month delay on install- ing improvements on his property on the west side of Fourth Avenue, Kearney to "K" Street, because he is negotiating for the sale of the property. He would be will- ing to sign a lien agreement. Mr. Jim Vance, speaking for Mr. Robert Lion, asked for a six-month delay on installing improvements on property at 200 Broadway (on the "E" Street side) because the property is to be improved by construction of a motel. Mr. Lion would be willing to sign a lien agreement. Mr. Rasemussen, representing the John Burnham Company, asked for a six- month delay on installing improvements on Bonita Road, Willow Street to the easterly City limits due to proposed development of the property. He would be willing to sign a lien agreement. Mrs. Margaret Thornton, 116 Brightwood Avenue, stated her improvements were in but that she refused to pay the contractor because, in her opinion, his price was too high. She was of the opinion the City was at fault because she was led to believe she could not contact any contractor she desired. Mrs. Thornton also requested that the City take action to have the hedge removed from the City right-of-way on the property next door to her. She was asked to meet with the City Attorney to discuss both matters. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written com- munications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Mr. Craig Starkey having come in late and wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Starkey, representing the Starkey Investment Company, requested a two- year delay on installing improvements on the vacant lot west of 316 "K" Street due to proposed development of the property within that time. Upon questioning, Mr. Starkey stated he would be willing to execute a lien agreement for a one-year exten- sion. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor pro rem Hamilton declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back at the next meeting the necessary resolution electing to proceed under provisions of the 1911 Block Act, Phase XIII, with deletion of the County property on Fourth Avenue, the Holmes property~ the Lion property and the Bonita Road property and that a six-month lien agreement be drawn up for the Holmes~ Lion and Bonita Road property, said lien to be recorded and collected on the tax bill; and that the $tarkey property be deleted from the proceedings and a one-year lien agreement drawn up with possibility of extension. ORDINANCE NO. 1208 - Adopting official City Seal - 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, McAlliste~ Noes: None Absent: F~yor McCorquodale ORDINANCE - Regulating garage sales It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action on this ordinance be held in abeyance for discussion at a Council conference on June 23. ORDINANCE NO. 1209 - Amending City Code relative to site development - 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~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1205 - Revising City Code relating to improvements in public rights- of-way - 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~ McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1206 - Changing name of Sister City Commission - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5239 - Approving budget for 1969-1970 fiscal year 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: M~yor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5240 - Authorizing first amendment to agreement between architect and City of Chula Vista on Police facility 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5241 - Approving agreement for participation in certain alley im- provements adjacent to property at 166 First Avenue 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5242 - Appropriating funds for payment of population estimate studies 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5243 - Approving agreement for storm drain easement encroachment 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5244 - Accepting one-foot control lot in Festival Subdivision 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5245 - Naming and dedicating Lots B and D in Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 3 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5246 - Naming and dedicating Lots A and B in Rancho Vista Estates, Unit No. 1 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5247 - Amending Schedule III of Traffic Code to prohibit parking on portion of Otay Lakes 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5248 - Appropriating funds for Police building soils foundation investigation 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale REPORT ON BIDS FOR $1,000,000 LOAN FOR POLICE FACILITY Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins reported that two bids were received on the $1,000,000 loan the City proposes to make for construction of the new Police facility. The low bid was that of the Southern California First National Bank at the rate of 5.90%. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary document accepting the bid. REQUEST FOR REVOCATION OF CARD ROOM LICENSE Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this item be held over for one week for further investigation. CLOSING OF STREET FOR BLOCK PARTY AUTHORIZED Upen the recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that permission be granted for the clos- ing of Spruce Court in the 200 block at 4:00 P.M. on July 4, 1969, for a block party. REPORT ON REqUEST FOR FUNDS TO REFURBISH FLOWER BASKETS IN DOWNTOWN AREA Administrative Officer pro tem Sultins stated that Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtown Association, has requested that this item be carried over until all Councilmen are present. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be held over until the meeting of July 8. Councilman Scott voted no. REQUEST FOR FUNDS DENIED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that after due consideration of Council past policy, it is the recormmendation of the staff that the request of Miss Diane Vetrecin for financial help to defray expenses to participate in two archery tournaments be denied. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be denied. REqUEST FOR ALLOCATION A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting allocation of the $500 which is included in the budget for City representation at the Southern California Exposition. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the request be granted. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Scott s~ated he would like to see what is proposed in the way of an exhibit at the Fair. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that a report be given at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ON BROADWAY UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING A letter was read from the Broadway Association requesting that the Council schedule a conference with members of the Association to discuss underground ing of utilities along Broadway. Referred to staff. SAFE~Y COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from the Safety Commission recommending that the drive- ways to Doctors Park on Fourth Avenue be made one-way with entry through the north drive and exit through the south drive. Referred to staff. TRAFFIC HAZARD Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, stated that a traffic hazard exists on "E" Street when eastbound traffic tries to make a left turn onto Jefferson Avenue and when westbound traffic tries to turn left into the easterly driveway of the Big Bear Shopping Center. Mr. Sullins stated he would report on the status of the crosswalk study being conducted for that area. STUDY ON SEVEN-MAN COUNCIL SUGGESTED Councilman Sylvester suggested that the Charter Review Committee study the feasibility of a seven-man Council. It was suggested that he present his request to the Committee. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED Upon recommendation of Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that $5,410.00 be transferred from the 1-23-A-1 account to the 1-33-B-2.6 account for payment of construction costs on temporary pound facilities. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a Council conference be held June 23, 1969, at 3:30 P.M., to dis- cuss purchase of a ferry boat, a street tree policy of the City, street light in- stallation ~rticipation by the City, and garage sale ordinance. ADJOUILNMENT Mayor pro rem Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M., sine die. X., .... City Clerk