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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/04/22 MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 22, 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 Ross, City Engineer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli STATEMENT - The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of April 22, 1969. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor McCorquodale followed by the the invocation given by Bob Kettlehut of the Community Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 8, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-1 to R-3 property at 380 "K" Street and reduction in setbacks This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 and a change of front setback on "K" Street from 20 feet to 15 feet, Mayor i~cCorquodale 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. 1188 - Rezoning property at 380 "K" Street to R-3-D and reducing front setback to 15 feet - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-3 to C-2-D for property at the northwest corner of Broadway and "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-3 to C-2-D for property located at the northwest corner of Broadway and "H" 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. ORDINANCE NO. 1189 - Rezoning property at the northwest corner of Broadway and "H" Street to R-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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 1190 - Amending Schedule IX of Traffic Code to include increased speed limit on Second Avenue - 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 1186 - Prezoning certain property on the north side of Sweetwater Road, west of Bonita Woods Subdivision - 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: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 1187 - Amending City Code relating to disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct - 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: Councilman~McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5130 - Authorizing employment of Wheeler and Associates as architect for Civic Center Complex Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister NOES: Mayor McCorquodale ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5131 - Offer to purchase "F" Street School site property from County of San Diego Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5132 - Appropriating funds for attendance of member of Human Relations Commission at Industrial Relations Institute Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Scott was of the opinion the Mayor or a member of the Council should attend the Institute also. The Council concurred, there being funds available in the Council travel budget. RESOLUTION NO. 5133 - Providing for special appropriation for reimbursement of tuition to employees participating in formal education programs Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5134 - Accepting grant deed to two lots in Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5135 - Accepting, naming and dedicating grant deed for street purposes - East "I" 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: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5136 - Amending Schedule II of the Traffic Code to include four additional boulevard stops Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5137 - Amending Schedule III of the Traffic Code to revise parking restrictions on Fifth Avenue, "H" and "E" Streets Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5138 - Approving lien agreement for alley improvements on "H" Street between Fifth and Smith Avenues Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5139 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for Third Avenue storm drain - Park Way to Alvarado 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: Councilman, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5140 - Appropriating funds for remodeling of Recreation Center entrance Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES: ~onncilman Scott ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5141 - Extending for one year City bid for Library books Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5142 - Extending for one year City bid for asphaltic concrete Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5143 - Extending for one year City bid for aggregate base Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCor~uodale NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 5144 - Accepting bid on two 1968 Chevrolet Police specials Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister NOES~ None ABSENT: None SALE OF LOT 5, PALM GARDENS ESTATES SUBDIVISION AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated an offer has been received from Mr. Robert Lackey to purchase, from the City, Lot 5 of the Palm Gardens Estates Subdivision, for $8,000.00. The staff recommended the offer be accepted. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the offer be accepted and the City Attorney directed to initiate whatever action is required to consumate the transaction. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AT 205 LANDIS AVENUE Upon staff recommendation it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for parkin~ lot imorovements at 205 Landis Avenue. PAYMENT OF OVERTIME IN LIEU OF COMPENSATORY TIME OFF AUTHORIZED Upon recommendation of the Administration it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that Fred Geller, Identifi- cation Technician in the Police Department, be paid for 132 hours of accumulated overtime in lieu of compensatory time off. ~ EXTENSION OF TIME FOR EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIy~_~_I~_~E A_U~ORIZED Upon request and recommendation of the Administration it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that Mr. Ronald Baker be retained as Administrative Trainee for another 90 day period. EMPLOYMENT OF PART~TIME SEASONAL ASSISTANTS AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross requested that the Council aporove the hiring, prior to the summer employment program, of five seasonal assistants at $1.50 per hour to contact businessmen in the Chula Vista area to determine if jobs might be provided for some of the young people seeking summer employment. Funds are available in the 1-16 A.1 account. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the staff be authorized to hire five seasonal assistants to prepare for the summer youth employment program. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale asked the Council's assistance in resolving an inequity whereby a property owner was charged $200.00 for sewer hook-up when he chan~ed his sewer from one street to another. It was moved by C~uncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the staff investigate the matter and report back to the Council. The Mayor reported on his meeting with a representative of the Toll Bridge Authority and Senator Mills on the possibility of the City acquiring a ferry boat for use as a theater. He commented on his attendance at a conference in Sacramento put on by the League of California Cities. The Mayor sooke of having visited formal gardens in various cities and suggested that Chula Vista oroceed with such a oroject. REQUEST FOR USE OF MEMORIAL PA1LK BOWL A letter was read from the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to use Memorial Park Bowl as a place in which to hold monthly Art Auctions. Referred to Recreation Department for consideration, with report back to the Council as an agenda item. LETTER ON PREZONING OF SWEETWATER VALLEY A letter was read from Mr. John Pettit, Bonita, setting forth comments and opinions on the April 7, 1969 meeting of the Planning Commission pertaining to the prezoning of the Sweetwater Valley. REQUEST FOR ELIMINATION OF TWO-HOUR PARKING REGULATION ON DEL MAR A letter was read from Mrs. Mabel Walrod, 224 Del Mar Avenue requesting that the two-hour parking regulation on Del Mar Avenue bwtween Davidson Street and "E" Street be eliminated. Referred to staff for study and recommendations. REQUEST FOR USE OF FACSIMILE OF CITY SEAL A letter was read from Rosina M. Taylor, 443 "E'; Street requesting permission to use a facsimile of the Chula Vista City seal on souvenir items. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the request be granted. AYES: Councilman McAllister, Sylvester, McCorquodale NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton ABSENT: None LETTERS OF COMMENDATION A letter was read from Board of Appeals commending Mrs. Eva Tennant for her services as Secretary to the Board, prior to her retirement. A letter was read from Mrs. Margaret Welsh, 5975 Gotham Avenue, commending the Council on its farsightedness on such projects as undergrounding of utilities, park acquisition and possible acquisition of a ferry boat for theater purposes. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF MAPS A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the City buy, for distribution 50,000 to 75,000 additional maps of the City. Cost to the City would be $2,274.50 for 50,000 and $3,409.00 for 75,000. Referred to staff for consideration and report. INVITATION TO ITALIAN FAIR Mr. Fred Gelsomini extended an invitation to all to attend the Italian Catholic Federation Fair being held Sunday, April 27, 1969 at the Saint Rose of Lima Center. REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT OF POLITICAL SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road requested that the City ordinance be enforced requiring the removal of political signs which have been left over from various elections throughout the City. EXPENDITURE FOR AD IN PROGRAM APPROVED Mayor McCorquodale stated that the San Diego Open Golf Tournament will be held again at the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course this year. He requested the expenditure of $33.33 for a City ad to appear in the official program. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the expenditure of $33.33 from the City advertising budget, be approved for this purpose. ~j-REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM ON COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION BUDGET Councilman McAllister requested that consideration of the proposed budget of the Comprehensive Planning Organization be made an agenda item for Council con- sideration. The Mayor stated it would be on the agenda for the next meeting. TOPICS, TRAFFIC OPERATIONS PROGRAM Councilman McAllister stated that Congress has appropriated funds, for allo- cation to the States, under their Topics, Traffic Operations Program, which funds are to be used for operational improvements for increasing capacity and safety of streets. He asked that the staff explore the possibility of obtaining some of these funds for solving the probelm of grade c~ossings at railroads. Staff to report back. REPRESENTATION AT SYMPOSIUM ON CENSUS AUTHORIZED Councilman McAllister stated there would be a symposium in Los Angeles on April 30, 1969 which has to do with the 1970 census and how it can be put to the best use for municipalities. He suggested representation at the session. Regis- tration fee is $15.00. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Coun- cilman Hamilton, and carried, that representation be authorized if it will fit into the schedule. MORATORIUM ON BILLBOARDS REQUESTED Councilman Scott suggested a moratorium on erection of billboards in the City until the proposed billboard ordinance can be adopted. City Attorney Lind- berg stated the Planning Commission has taken steps to declare a 6 months moratorium on billboard erection. IMPROVEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGN AT GOLF COURSE REQUESTED Upon the request of Councilman Scott, Administrative Officer Ross stated he would see about having a better temporary sign at the golf course entrance, pending eompletion of the Bonita Road widening project. USE OF SIGN ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS SUGGESTED Mayor McCorquodale stated it might be wise to erect signs on major public works projects in the City stating what the project is and who is doing it. He stated signs are now available which require only the changing of the name of project and cost for each new project. Administrative Officer Ross stated the staff would look into the matter. TRAFFIC HAZARDS REFERRED TO SAFETY COMMISSION Councilman Scott stated a traffic hazard has been created by pedestrians crossing back and forth across "E" Street to the new shop~ing center west of Broad- way. Referred to Safety Con~nission. Councilman Hamilton stated the center islands on Broadway at Flower Street are difficult to see at night as one comes onto Broadway off Flower Street. He suggested reflectors be placed on the islands. Referred to Safety Commission. SPECIAL MEETING TO BE SET UP WITH OWNERS OF OTAY RANCH Councilman McAllister stated that he was of the opinion it was timely to have a joint meeting between the Council, Planning Commission, needed staff members and the owners of the Otay Ranch in order to obtain the collective thinking of all concerned on the matter of the future development of the Otay Ranch. Mayor McCor- quodale stated he would schedule a meeting within two or three weeks. 8:50 P.M. - The Council adjourned at this time to executive session. 9:50 P.M. - The Council reeonvened at this time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M. until April 29, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. City Cler~~'