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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/06/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY C0~NCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 3, 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins, Planning Director Warren, City Engineer Cole The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Explorer Scout Keith Walquist, 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 May 27, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rate schedule revision for Mission Cable TV This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed change ~n schedule of rate charges for service by Mission Cable TV, Mayor McCor- quodale declared the hearing open. Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins explained that the proposal changes the method of calculating cost per outlet on a group volume basis to a direct charge for full system~ depending upon the total number of outlets available in the system. The change would be for future commercial users and would not apply to private residential installation. Mr. Henry Goldstein, Vice President of Mission Cable TV, spoke in support of the rate change. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- ried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for action by the Council, the necessary document amending the rate schedule as proposed. PUBLIC KEARING - Consideration of prezoning for a portion of Sweetwater Valley City Attorney Lindberg stated that he and the Director of Planning had appeared before the Local Agency Foz-mm~ion Commission on the matter of the Williams Annexation and because of objections raised, the Agency continued the matter for 60 days. Mr. Lindberg recommended that ~his hearing be continued accordingly. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing on the prezoning of a portion of Sweetwater Valley be continued until the meeting of August 5, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1202 - Amending Ordinance No. 1179 regulating hours for park use - 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. 1203 - Regulating pick-up of dead animals - 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, Sylvestcr, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1204 - Prohibiting interference with or scavenging from garbage or trash receptacles - 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. 1199 - Changing setbacks for property at northeast corner of Corte Maria and '~" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the tmxt 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. 1200 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to legal notices for public hearings - 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. 1201 - Regulating on-street parking of motorcycles - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and car- ried that the second reading of this ordinance be delayed until the meeting of July 1, 1969, pending further study by the staff. RESOLUTION NO. 5215 - Approving tentative map of Princess Manor Subdivision Unit No. 6 Planning Director Warren stated the Planning Commission recon~mends the approval of this map and reviewed the conditions imposed by the Commission. Attorney Jim Bear, representing the developer, spoke and submitted a letter to the Council requesting approval of the map with the elimination of five of the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. Councilman Scott offered the resolution, subject to all conditions imposed by the Planning Commission as set forth in their letter to the Council, dated May 20, 1969, and with the finding that there was a need created for the development of certain public improvements by the respective development of this subdivision. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent and the resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: None RESOLUTION - Opposing AB 374 regarding Policemen and Firemen retirement at age 50 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that no action be taken on this item. Councilman Hamilton voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 5216 - Approving uniform building valuations 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5217 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for cut stock and miscellaneous paper 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. 5218 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for asphaltic emulsion 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. 5219 - Revising effective dates for "H" Street Undergrounding Utilities District 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister Noes: Mayer McCorquodale Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to proceed with the project as rapidly as possible. RESOLUTION NO. 5220 - Approving imp~vmment agreemen~ ~HolidayEstates Unit No. 5 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5221 - Approving final map - Holiday Estates Unit No. 5 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the condition requiring the posting of a 10-year, $5,000 bond to insure improvement of a~b-street if and when adjacent property is developed, be waived. RESOLUTION NO. 5222 - Authorizing disposal and removal of building on City-owned property 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 Noes: None Absent: None FUNDS FOR EXTENSION OF "H" STREET TO BE BUDGETED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that the Director of Public Works has requested that the Council affirm that they will budget funds in the 1969-70 budget for the "H" Street extension and that a letter be written to the County Board of Supervisors advising them of this action and requesting the Supervisors to budget funds for the County's portion of the construction adjacent to Interstate 805 freeway. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Administrative Officer pro tem be authorized to write the letter to the Board of Supervisors as requested. EXTENSION OF TIME ON 1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XII GRANTED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated a request has been received from Mr. James M. Yamate for an extension of time for installing improvements in front of his property at 1002 Industrial Boulevard. Deferral of installation of the improvements, included in Phase XII of the 1911 Block Act, was originally approved by Resolution No. 4776, and due to be installed by July 10, 1969. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the extension of time be granted. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale commented briefly on his trip to Washington and stated a written report would be forthcoming. He did want to make the Council aware, at this time, of a program which allows a local entity to plan ahead up to five years on land needs, borrow money from lending institutions for purchase of the land, with repayment in five years. Under such a program, the Federal Government will pay the interest rate. The Mayor stated this program would be quite advan- tageous to the City and that the City Attorney is now working on the possibility of putting it to use. Mayor McCorquodale stated he has received a memo from Councilman Scott out- lining the work that has been done by the Mayor's Seal Committee. The report stated that the Committee now recommends that the Council adopt the seal now being ~B~d o~ City cards. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary ordinance, for Council approval, establishing the official City seal. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau ex- pressing appreciation to the Council for acceptance of their budget requests for 1969-1970. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A letter was read from Diane Vetrecin requesting financial assistance on transportation costs to St. Louis, Missouri, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to compete in two team try-out tournaments of the U. S. Archery team for represen- tation in the World Championships. Referred to staff for report. REquEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL A letter was read from DeGraff Austin, Chairman of the City-County Camp Commission, requesting permission to appear before the Council at their meeting of June 24, 1969, to discuss proportioning administrative overhead costs of the camp between the various cities using the camp. The Clerk was instructed to give them a spot on the agenda as requested and in the meantime, to request more information specifically as to what their real purpose is. REQUEST FOR ACTION TO EXTEND ROUTE 54 TO TIDELANDS AVENUE A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce urging that the Council start negotiations with the railroad company, the City of National City and the Port District for the extension of Route 54 from Interstate 5 freeway to Tidelands Avenue. Referred to staff to pursue as requested. HEqUEST FOR BEAUTIFICATION OF CITY PROPERTY AT CORTE MARIA AND "E" STREET A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to landscape the City lot on the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street in accordance with the adjoining embankments. PURCHASE OF FERRY BOAT FAVORED Letters favoring the purchase of one of the San D~o-Coronado Ferry boats were received from the Chula Vista Soroptimist Club, Bob's Enterprises, Inc., J. E. McCarthy and D. C. Pyle. FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR YOUTH SYMPHONY Mr. Bill Gentry, representing the San Diego Youth Symphony, requested financial assistance in sending the Symphony to Switzerland in August to partici- pate in the International Festival of Youth Orchestras. Of the 90 members, three are from Chula Vista. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the amount of $300 be allocated from the 1-19-B0.Sb account for this purpose. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS Mr. Dave Thompson, 1615 Marl Avenue, requested an increase in speed limit on Rienstra Street from Melrose to Eckman Avenues, and on Moss Street between Third Avenue and Naples Street. Referred to Safety Cormnission. Mr. Thompson was invited to attend if possible. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, June 9, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., to meet with members of the Planning Commission to discuss development of the 47.4 acres of the Gersten property north of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M., sine die. City Clerk~