HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/05/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday May 6, 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 Sytvester, McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
Also present: City Attorney Lindberg~ Administrative Assistant Sullins, City
Engineer Cole~ Planning Director Warren
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor McCorquodale, 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 April 29, 1969~ be approved, copies
having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
ORDINANCE NO. 1193 - Establishing procedures for supplying identification marks
for various properties from which identifying marks have been
removed - 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
was carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
ORDINANCE NO. 1194 - Adopting the National Electrical Code, 1968 Edition, amend-
ments and additions - 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
was carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
ORDINANCE NO. 1191 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to height of signs in
cormmercial and industrial zones - 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
ORDINANCE NO. 1192 - Amending Boning Ordinance relating to regulations for supple-
mental "B" zones - Second reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO. 5155 - Accepting grant deed to property at northwest corner of Fig
Avenue and "F" 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO, 5156 - Amending Library policy
Offered by Councilman Scott, amended to delete the words "Friends of the
Library or other" and insert the words "by groups having an interest in library
activities", the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sytvester, McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO. 5157 - Approving agreement with Pacific Bay Land Company for street
improvements on East "J" 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 McAltister, Scott, Sylvester, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO. 5158 - Approving improvement agreement - San Simeon Subdivision Unit No. 1
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, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
RESOLUTION NO. 5159 - Approving final map of San Simeon Subdivision Unit No. 1
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, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hamilton
7:08 P.M. - Councilman Hamilton took his seat at the Council table at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 5160 - Revising standard green fees at Chula Vista Municipal Golf
Course
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, McAllistar
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5161 - Authorizing change order in Norman Park Center addition con-
tract and appropriating funds
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. 5162 - Granting prelimin&ry approval and appropriating funds for
purchase of communications equipment
Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott~ Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5163 - Waiving independent bidding requirements on automotive vehicles
Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister~ Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5164 - Approving purchase of 13 vehicles through State of California
and appropriating funds therefor
Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, fo-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5165 - Appropriating funds for installation of furniture and main-
tenance equipment in Rohr Park Manor
Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ McCorquodala~ Mc. Allister~ Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor McCorquodale a~ked that the record show that the chairs purchased
would be for over-all use of the City, as needed, and not just for the Rohr Park
Manor.
RESOLUTION NO. 5166 - Accepting bids on two 1968 Chevrolet Police special 4-door
sedans
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. 5167 - Accepting bid for one 1968 Chevrolet Police special 4-door
sedan
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
CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR TREE REMOVAL ON "H" STREET
Upon recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman McAllister~ and carried that the Director of Public Works be auth-
orized to call for bids for the removal of trees on "H" Street between Third Avenue
and Hilltop Drive~ in conjunction with the "H" Street widening project.
MOVING OF DWELLING APPROVED
Administrative Assistant Sullins stated a request has been received from
Guadalupe Frutos to move a dwelling from 4586 Beta Street in National City to 1352
Hilltop Drive in Chula Vista. The move has been approved by the Planning Commission
and the Building Inspection Department. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~
seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that the request be granted, subject
to all conditions ~equired by the Building Inspector and the Planning Commission.
USE OF MEMORIAL PARK BOWL FOR ART AUCTIONS AUTHORIZED
In response to a request from the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce
for use of Memorial Park Bowl to hold monthly Art Auctions, a report was received
from the Director of Parks and Recreation stating there would be no conflict pro-
viding the auction program is terminated prior to 2:30 P.M. It was moved by Coun-
cilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and carried that approval be given
for the monthly Art Auctions, subject to the conditions of the Park and Recreation
Department.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCorquodale announced that the Councilmen are invited to a breakfast
at the Butcher Shop on Broadway Saturday, May 10~ at 8:30 A.M.~ which will be put
on by the Parks and Recreation Department in recognition of the employees' contri-
bution toward the department being named as the outstanding Parks and Recreation
Department in the nation.
~REQUEST TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS
A letter was read from the Bonita Vista Basketball Club requesting permis-
sion to paint house numbers on curbs in order to raise funds for their organization.
Referred to staff.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
A letter was read from Mr. Spencer Menzel tendering his resignation from
the Sister City Friendship Commission effective June 30, 1969. It was moved by
Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the
resignation be accepted and a letter written expressing appreciation for his serv-
ice on the Co~nission.
RECOI~MENDATIONS FROM HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
A letter was read from the Human Relations Co~nission recormmending that the
Council take steps to allow the San Diego Housing Authority to extend their serv-
ices for low-income housing programs to Chula Vista. Also that provision be made
in the forthcoming budget for merit pay for peace officers who take additional
college classes. Housing recommendation referred to staff for consideration and
recommendation on merit pay held for discussion at budget sessions.
LETTER OF APOLOGY
A letter was read from Mary Pochodowicz, 10 East Palomar Drive, apologizing
for behavior of some speakers at the hearing on rezoning of 47.4 acres north of
Telegraph Canyon Road, which was held on April 29.
URGING SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
A letter was read from the City of Long Beach urging the Council to support
the introduction of a bill providing that daylight saving time be observed nation-
ally on a year-round basis. Referred to staff for consideration.
URGING SUPPORT OF AB 1356
A letter was read from the City of Costa Mesa urging the Council to support
AB 1356 which will place fire fighters in cities under the Employer-Employee Rela-
tions Act. City Attorney Lindberg recormnended no action on this matter.
REQUEST FOR SICK LEAVE
A letter was read from Administrative Officer Ross stating that because of
poor health, he is compelled to step down as the Administrative head of the City
and requested a 90-day sick leave starting May 7, 1969, during which time the Coun-
cil can commence and complete the recruitment process for his replacement.
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that Mr. Ross be granted 90 days sick leave starting May 7, 1969, as
requested.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and
carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution of commendation
for presentation to Mr. Ross.
ADJOUBiqMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:42 P.M., it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Hamilton, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss
personnel matters. Council reconvened at 8:42 P.M.
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Mayor McCorquodale stated that in the absence of the Administrative Officer,
the City Charter provides for the appointment by the Administrative Officer, of an
Acting Administrative Officer. The Mayor stated that consultation with Mr. Ross
indicates that it is his desire that Mr. William Sullins be designated Acting
Administrative Officer.
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried that the resignation of Mr. Ross be accepted at the end of the 90-day sick
leave period and the appointment of Mr. William Sullins as Aotim~dministrative
Officer for the same period of time~ be co~f~rmed, at a salary range starting with
the first step of the range of that of the Chief Administrative Officer.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET
Mayor McCorquodale stated there would be a Council Conference on Tuesday,
May 13, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., for the purpose of discussing the American Legimn lease
and the proposed ordinance regulating vehicular movements on private roads and
parking lots.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCorquodale a~journed the meeting at 8:45 P.M., sine die.
City Clerk