HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/02/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF Tt~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday February 11, 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 Engi-
neer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli
Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Rev. Lauren Egdahl
of St. Marks Lutheran Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that the minutes for the meeting of February 4, 1969, be approved,
copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
PRESENTATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZENS' AWARDS
Police Chief Winters presented awards in recognition of assistance to the
PoliceDepartment in the enforcement of law and order to the following citizens:
DonaldMayo, 2252 Frankford, San Diego; John Paiva, 152 Garrett Avenue, Chula
Vista; Otis Pemberton, 954 Myra Avenue, Chula Vista; Charles Jackson, 3239 Fifty-
second Street, San Diego, and Thomas Devine, 147 Jefferson Avenue, Chula Vista.
~//'PRESENTATION OF PAILKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AWARD
Mr. William Jasinek presented to the Council the Gold Medal Award and banner
which were won by the Parks and Recreation Department in National competition. The
award was for excellence in the field Parks and Recreation management in cities of
50,000 to 100,000 population.
Mr. Paul Walker, President of the Pacific Southwest Association Amateur
Athletic Union, presented a plaque in recognition of the Parks and Recreation De-
partment for having won the Gold Medal Award.
Mr. Jasinek showed the slides which were instrumental in the department
winning the award.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Todd, President of Stan-
ley Andrews Sporting Goods Company, for having nominated the Chula Vista Parks
and Recreation Department for this award.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution co~mending the
Sports Foundation for their work.
PUBLIC HEARING - City's intention to vacate a portion of Quintard Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed
vacation of the southerly 10 feet of Quintard Street for 622 feet west of Second
Avenue, Mayor McComquodale 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. 5052 - Ordering the vacation of a portion 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1172 - Rezoning from M-1 to R-1 property west of Hilltop Drive, south
of Orange Avenue - 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1170 - Amending Dance Hall Ordinance relating to issuance of licenses - Second reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this ordinance be placed on its
second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The
ordimance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5053 - Granting additional certificates of public convenience and
mecessity to Diamond Cab Company
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 McAtlister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5054 - Approving comtract for appraisal of "F" Street School site
property and appropriating funds therefor
Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous comsent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5055 - Approving amendment of policies and regulations for Parks
and Recreation Department
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. 5056 - Authorizing condemnation proceedings to acquire right-of-way
for widening of "H" 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, McCorquodale
ABSTAINED: Councilman Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5057 - Authorizing agreement between State Department of Finance
and City of Chula Vista for preparation of population estimate
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. 5058 - Approving agreement for construction of model home complex
in 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. 5059 - Accepting offer of dedication - Floyd Avenue
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. 5060 - Approving agreement with County of San Diego for improvement
of Bonita 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, McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5061 - Accepting, naming and dedicating certain real property on
Third Avenue for street purposes
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
//t~REPORT ON FINANCING OF POLICE-CIVIC CENTER BOND ISSUE
Administrative Officer Ross reviewed the report of Finance Officer Grant,
dated January 31, 1969, pertaining to the financing of the Police-Civic Center
bond issue. It was recommended that the City hold off marketing the bonds until
a possible drop in interest rates and that in the meantime, the City borrow
$1,000,000 on a one-year tax interim loan beginning July 1, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman McAlltster, seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that the Finance Officer be directed to proceed with the preparation
of the necessary loan application forms and bid notices for the banks, as recom-
mended.
REPORT ON STUDY TO MOVE PBX FACILITY
Administrative Officer Ross stated a study has been made and it has been
estimated the cost to move the PBX facility from the Police Department to the
center lobby of the Civic Center would be $1,600. It was moved by Councilman
McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the PBX facility
be maintained in its present location for the time being. Councilman Hamilton
and Mayor McCorquodale voted no.
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and
carried that the staff have the telephone company check out the adequacy of the
present facility to determine if an improved model is needed.
REPORT ON LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOKLET
Administrative Officer Ross reported that it would cost from $1,400 to
$1,500 to print 10,000 of the booklets prepared for distribution to the public
by the League of Women Voters; $2,100 to $2,300 to print 20,000 of them and $3,000
to $3,250 to print 30,000 of the booklets.
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that the staff proceed with the printing of 30,000 of the booklets.
~MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCorquodale stated an invitation has been received from the Depart-
ment of Health, Education and Welfare to attend a three-day Bi-National workshop
on housing improvement to be held partly in Coronado and partly in Rosarito Beach.
Mrs. Allen of the Human Relations Cormmission has indicated she would attend.
Estimated cost for one person would be $25.00 to $35.00, amd double that for two
persons.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare for the next meeting the neces-
sary resolution appropriating funds for one or two persons to attend the workshop.
Upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the staff was directed to print in
each issue of the Newsletter a schedule showing what portion of the total property
taxes collected are for City operation.
REQUEST FOR STUDY ON FLOATING THEATRE
A letter was read from the Chula Vista Junior Chamber of Con~nerce request-
ing a feasibility study on the proposal to purchase the San Diego Bay ferry, the
"Coronado" for use as a floating theatre. Referred to staff for study and report.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
A letter was read from Masashi Tanaka tendering his resignation from the
Human Relations Con~ission. A letter was authorized thanking Mr. Tanaka for his
service on the Con~nission.
RETENTION OF HOSPITAL CONSULTANT URGED
Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, urged that every effort be made to re-
tain a Hospital Consultant to make a comprehensive study on hospital needs for
this area.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME ON HEARING
Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from the Otay Land Company
questing that the hearing on their appeal regarding the rezoning to R-3 and C-1
of 47 acres adjacent to Telegraph Canyon Road be continued for an additional two
weeks from February 18, 1969.
ADJOUBArMENT
Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M., sine die.