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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/01/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 21, 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 Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, 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 January 14, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of assessment for sidewalk repair at 434 "E" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider the assessment for sidewalk repair at 434 '~" Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Chacksfield, owner of the property in question, questioned the logic of the City removing the cement he had placed in the parkway in order to keep down weed growth. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5027 - Confirming assessment for sidewalk repair at 434 "E" 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1166 - Amending Parking District No. 1 Ordinance No. 847 by adding thereto new acquisition and improvements thereof - 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 Sytvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1163 - Adopting Grading Ordinance - 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 adepted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1164 - Rezoning property south of San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way approximately 630 feet west of Hilltop Drive - 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 voter to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO, 1165 - Amending City Code regarding street numbering system and curb painting - 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 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LOMA VERDE PARK ACCESS ROAD It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this item be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a special meeting to be held during the coming week and to be brought back to the City Council thereafter. RESOLUTION NO. 5028 - Giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of Quintard 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. 5029 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for remodeling of locker room 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. 5030 - Approving special appropriation of $9,500 for completion of gym and pool locker room repairs 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. 5031 - Approving agreement with San Diego County for installation of traffic signals at intersection of Third Avenue and Naples Street 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. 5032 - Appropriating funds for development of neighborhood tot lot 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. 5033 - Appropriating funds for updating of City Code 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 DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF BENCHES FOR BROADWAY Administrative Officer Ross stated that since the initial recommendation of the Broadway Association for installation of maintenance-free aluminum benches on Broadway, requests have been received for use of the official wrought iron benches of Mexico. Mx. Ross read a letter from Mr. Gordon Pettit, President of Bonita Village, urging use of the Mexican benches on the streets of Chula Vista and stat- ing he would be willing to participate in the cost of placing some in the Bonita area. Mrs. Torres-Campos spoke in favor of use of the Mexican benches on Broadway. Mx. Ross stated that the additional cost of the wooden-slat-seat Mexican benches over the aluminum benches is $1,029.87. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Sylvester that the City agree to buy the Mexican benches if the Broadway Association is will- ing to meet the difference in cost. The motion failed with Councilman Hamilton, Mayor McCorquodale and Councilman Scott voting no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Sylvester that the City buy the benches initially recommended by the Broadway Association. After discussion, Councilman McAllister withdrew his motion and moved, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, that the matter be held over one week for study on the possi- bility of using aluminum slats on the iron benches or all iron benches. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the motion of Couneilm~n McAtlister be amended to include consideration of benches like those on Third Avenue. The original motion carried, as amended. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON PARK EQUIPMENT Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to call for bids for miscellaneous park equipment. ~zMAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated he has attended meetings in regard to the news of the possibility the proposed Otay Mesa prison facility might be eliminated from the State plan. Meetings were held with State Legislators to discuss possible courses of action to take and the Assemblymen have requested a resolution from the Council giving objections to elimination of the prison facility and setting forth reasons why the facility should not be eliminated. Upon request of the Mayor, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for Council approval, the next day, the resolution requested by the Legislators. RESOLUTION NO. 5034 - Reaffirming the continued support of the citizens of Chula Vista for the construction of the Otay Mesa Mental Correc- tional Facility and urging Governor Ronald Reagan to reverse his decision to abandon said project 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 The Mayor stated the Council having met in conference on the matter, has ~/ decided the Public Facilities Committee has served its purpose and should be aban- doned. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that letters be sent to each member of the Committee expressing apprecia- tion for their service. b/ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read frem the Chamber of Commerce recommending that all streets indicated on the Master Plan as streets crossing the proposed Interstate 805 free- way be extended at this time in order that overpasses be included in the construc- tion of Interstate 805; that left-turn lanes be established on "E" Street at First and Second Avenues, and that the widening of "F" and "J" Streets from the freeway to First Avenue be given top priority. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for referral to the appropriate departments and commissions. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF FIRST AVENUE A letter was read from Mrs. Bettie Warren, 89 First Avenue, asking that First Avenue be extended to the bend in the road in order to give several home owners in the area access to their homes. Referred to staff. ~//REQUEST FOR HOSPITAL CONSULTANT A letter was read from Robert H. King, President of Serra Hospital Board of Directors, proposing that the Council retain a recognized hospital consultant to prepare a study or master plan on future hospital needs and financing methods. Referred to staff for indication as to cost and list of consultants who might be available for such a survey. AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO ATTENDANCE AT AWARD PRESENTATION Mr. William Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, announced that the Parks and Rec=eation Department has won the grand award in the cities of 50,000 to 100,000 population class for excellence in the field of Park and Recreation Manage- ment and an invitation has been extended to attend the award presentation in Houston, Texas, on February 4, 1969. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mr. Jasinek, the Mayor and the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission be authorized to attend the award presentation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M., sine die. City Clerk