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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/06/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CNULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 10, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ghula 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Engineer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Explorer Scout James Day, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of June 3, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. BEPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER Commissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on the Port District, reviewing the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year and going over the organ- izational.structure of the District. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of proposed budget for 1969-1970 fiscal year This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1969-1970, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Judge Manuel Kugler spoke on behalf of the Friends of the Library and urged a greater appropriation for books. Mr. Jack McSlure, 231 "K" Street, also spoke in favor of more funds for library books. Mr. Earl Clark, member of the Police Department, stated they were satis- fied that the proposed incentive plan for educational accomplishment, is being studied by the Personnel Department and would await the report. Mr. Clark re- quested a 15% increase in salary for the four police dispatchers. Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins recommended that the position of Community Relations Officer be included in the budget at the level of Lieutenant. He stated that the present proposed budget can be adjusted to eliminate one new Patrolman position scheduled for school patrol and elimination of three portable radio units. A letter was read from Maude Hudson, Frederick Manor, requesting that the library book budget be increased. A letter was read from the Chula Vista Youth Advisory Council stressing the need for a new Youth Center. No others wishin§~to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the s~lary for the position of police dispatcher be increased an additional 2½% over the 5% recommended for a total increase of 7%%. Council- men Scott and Hamilton voted no. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the position of Connnunity Relations Officer at the level of Lieutenant be included in the budget. It was moved by Councilman Scott that the $10~000 for the architectural fees for the proposed Youth ~nter be deleted from the budget° Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Scott that the $50,000 for the architectural fees for the proposed new Fire Station be deleted from the budget. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the budget be approved as submitted at this point, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution for adoption at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate a portion of northwest corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of the northwest corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street, Mayor ~Corquodale declared the hearimg open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLLrfION NO. 5223 - Ordering vacation of portion of northwest corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5224 - Granting quitclaim deed to northwest corner of Bonita Road and Willow Street 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate portion of First Avenue and Tobias Drive This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of First Avenue and Tobias Drive, south of Quintard Street, Mayor McCorquodale 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. 5225 - Ordering vacation of a portion of First Avenue and Tobias Drive, south of Quintard Street 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 OKDINANCE NO. 1205 - Revising City Code relating to improvements in public rights- of-way - 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. 1206 - Changing name of Sister City Commission to International Friendship Commission - 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. 1202 - Amending Ordinance No. 1179 regulating hours for park use - 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 adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1203 - Regarding pick-up of dead animals - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAtlisters Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1204 - Prohibiting interference with or scavenging from garbage or trash receptacles - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hs~nilton, McCorquodale, McAllisters Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5226 - Revising rate schedule for Mission Cable TV 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, McCorquodales McAllisters Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5227 - Authorizing claim for reimbursement from Public Utilities Conmaission for Moss Street railroad crossing protection 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. 5228 - Approving agreement with Mahy Construction Company for improvement of Juniper Street Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5229 - Approving agreement with City School District for improve- ment of Juniper Street Offered by Councilman Hamilton~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllisters Scott~ Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ~80LUTION NO. 5230 - Accepting and dedicating Lot A, View Hill Subdivision Offered by Councilman Sylvester~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consents passed aud adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale~ McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5231 - Accepting and dedicating Lots A and C, Flair Subdivisions Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consents passed and adopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester~ Hamiltom~ McCorquodalc~ McAllisters Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5232 - Accepting and dedicating Lot C, Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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, MeCorquodate, McAllister~ Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5233 - Accepting and dedicating Lots F and G, Halecrest Estates Subdivision, Unit A 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 NO. 5234 - Accepting Lot A, Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 4 Offered by Councilman Scott, thc 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. 5235 - Accepting Lot A, San Simeon Subdivision, Unit No. 1 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. 5236 - Accepting easement and right-of-way for maintenance of off- site sewer adjacent to Holiday Estates, Unit No. 5 Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5237 - Appropriating funds for architect's fee for first phase of Police facility design 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 NO. 5238 - Approving and providing for execution of first amendatory contract for grant to acquire and/or develop land for open space - No. Calif. 0SA-265 (G) 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 CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR "G" STREET STOILMDEAIN Upon the recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the staff be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the "G" Street storm drain project between Second and Third Avenues. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REGAP. DI~ REGULATING FRONT SETBACKS A report, dated May 29, 1969, was received from the Planning Commission, regarding the regulation of front setbacks. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that thc report be accepted. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated that the time has come for consideration of the establishment of a Zoning Board. The Mayor was of the opinion some of the present members of the Planning Commission should be transferred to such a Board. Coun- cilman McAllister stated he would favor the Board serving as an Architectural Review Board as well. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester: and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance creating a Zoning Board~ for presentation to the Planning Cormnission at their first meeting in July. Mayor McCorquodale stated he has received a petition requesting removal of the limited parking on Del Mar Avenue from "E" to Davidson Streets. Matter re- ferred to staff to check out. Mayor N-~Corquodale requested permission to be absent from the next three Council meetings while he attends the Mayors' Conference in Pittsburgh~ combined with vacation. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sytvester: and carried that the Mayor's request be granted. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF '~0 PARKING" SIGNS A letter was read from Marie Aland requesting that the "No Parking" signs be removed from in front of the first three properties, south of "H" Street on Jefferson Avenue. Also~ that the curbs be painted for "customer parking only". Referred to staff for consideration. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO SUPPORT WALKOUT OF STUDENTS AT SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT A letter was read from the Human Relations Commission recormmending that the Council adopt a resolution supporting the walkout of the students of the Sweetwater High School District regarding unjust rules and regulations now prevailing in the District. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that the letter be filed. ~ROPOSAL FOR USE OF PORTION OF ROHR PARK FOR LITTLE LEAGUE A letter was read from R. B. Nicholls~ President of the Sweetwater Valley Little League~ presenting a proposal for converting certain unused areas within Rohr Park for the exclusive use of the Sweetwater Valley Little League for the months of March through July. Letter referred to the Parks and Recreation Conm~is- sion with notification to Mr. Nicholls of the time of the meeting. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was received from the San Diego Youth Symphony expressing appreci- ation for the $300 donation from the Council to help send the Symphony to Switzer- land. REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY A letter was read from Ralph Snyder~ 284 Spruce Court~ requesting permis- sion to clos~ the 200 block of Spruce Court at 4:00 P.M. on July 4~ for a block party. Referred to staff for report at next meeting. COMMITTEE APMOINTED TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE i~ROTECTION DISTRICT A letter was read from the Local Agency Formation Commission asking that the Council and the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District designate represen- tatives to participate in discussions and negotiations pertaining to an effective long-term relationship between the two agencies concerning annexations. It was suggested that one person be designated as the point of contact for communica- tions~ information and notices of meetings. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Attorney Lindberg~ and Councilman Scott be designated as the City representatives with Mr. Sullins designated as the point of contact. REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO REFURBISH FLOWER BASKETS Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtwon Association Board of Directors, requested that the Council appropriate $1,500 for refurbishing and rehanging of the flower baskets in the downtown area. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter We referred to Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins for report back at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO NOISE ORDINANCE Mr. Herbert Young, 873 RiverlawnAvenue, stated his house is next to a trucking firm which operates 24 hours a day. He asked that the noise ordinance be amended to give him relief from the noise of the diesel engines of the trucks. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Mr. Young has a complaint case pending before the court against the trucking firm and that he would prefer to wait the outcome of the case before suggesting any amendments to the noise ordinance. Mr. Lindberg was asked to report back on the disposition of the court case. BROCHURE REQUEST~O ON TREES Councilman Sylvester suggested preparing a brochure to pass out to property owners who have had new trees planted in the City right-of-way by the City. The brochure would explain the type, growing habits and care needed for the trees. Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated this could be done. Referred to staff. STAFF TO PURSUE TOPIC PROJECT Upon the request of Councilman McAllister, the staff was directed to pursue the program available under the Federal Topics program pertaining to solving grade crossing problems at railroad intersections along the freeway. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that a Council conference be set for Monday, July 7, 1969, at 3:30 P.M., to meet with representatives of the Otay Ranch on development of their 3100 acres, to the southeast of the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M~, sine die. City Clerk