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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/10/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 82 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Coun- cilmen present: Councilman Hamilton, McCorquodale~ McAllister, Scott Absent: Councilman Sylvester Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engi- neer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Ken Pagard of the First Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 1, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate portion of Nacion Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Nacion Avenue in Chula Vista Gardens Unit No. 5, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 4923 - Ordering vacation of portion of Nacion Avenue Offered by Councilnmn Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodate, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4924 - Accepting and dedicating easements for road purposes in Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision Unit No. 5 Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1147 - Prezoning property along west side of Fourth Avenue, south of "L" Street (Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexatioo)- 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1148 - Approving annexation of Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexation - 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4925 - Awarding contract for widening of Bonita Road - Gas Tax Project No. 84 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4926 - Granting request for driveway in excess of maximum allowed - 230 Del Mar 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4927 - Urging State Division of Highways to give consideration to relocation of railway west of Interstate 5 Freeway Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading or,the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodate Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4928 - Approving modification of sign requirements for Kentucky Beef on north side of "H" Street, east of Fifth Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, with the amendment that the height be one that is approved by the staff to obtain proper proportions, the resolution was read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester I{E$OLUTION NO. 4929 - Approving Civic Center plan 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF PROVENCE PROPERTY WEST OF ROHRPARK Administrative Officer Ross stated the Council has received a report from the staff on the proposal to purchase, for park purposes, the Provence and Wilson property on the west side of Rohr Park, and its relation to the City's six-year capital improvement expenditure program. Total cost for land acquisition and improvement amounts to $246,800.00 if developed as a par three, nine-hole golf course. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the staff be directed to nego- tiate for the purchase of this property. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that no further action be taken on this matter. Councilman McAllister voted no. RE~ORT ON ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY SOUTH OF LOMA VERDE PARK Administrative Officer Ross stated that staff has looked into the feasi- bility of purchasing six or seven acres of the Rienstra property west of the drain- age channel, south of Loma Verde Park, and has estimated the cost to be $38,500.00. The staff recommended the purchase of this property for park purposes. It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman McAllister that action be held over for two weeks until Councilman Sylvester is present. Motion failed with Councilmen Hamilton and McCorquodale voting no. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Mayor McCorquodale, and carried that the staff proceed with acquisition of only that property necessary for street access into the existing Loma Verde Park. Councilman Scott voted no. REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF FIRE TRUCK FOR PIAYGROUND USE Administrative Officer Ross stated a letter has been received from the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting that the Council allocate to the Parks and Recreation Department the obsolete fire engine which the City has planned on trading in on a new engine. The Department would place the truck in a park loca- tion to be determined at a future date for use of children to play upon. Mrs. Charles Pattullo, 311 Twin Oaks Avenue, expressed opposition to using the old truck for a toy if it is still in running condition. She suggested it be given to a small neighboring Fire District or placed beside a fire station for viewing only;by the children. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the old fire truck be traded in towards the purchase of a new fire truck, as originally proposed. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale directed that the staff bring back in two weeks a reso- lution supporting Congressman Van Deerlin in his plan to ask Congress for a full- scale hearing on Cormnunity Antenna TV with a view to lifting the restrictions which are now in effect. The Mayor stated the'time has come for the Council to reach a decision and make a final determination in regard to requiring franchise holders to submit un- qualified audits periodically in connection with rate reviews. It was moved by Councilman Scott that an ordinance providing for this requirement be brought back to the Council in two weeks. The motion died for lack of a second. The Mayor criticized the staff for not having placed this item on the agenda, as requested in the past. City Attorney Lindberg stated an ordinance has been prepared, the Couhcit is in receipt of a report on the matter, and it is ready to go. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the ordinance be brought back to the Council in two weeks for action. Mayor McCorquodale expressed concern that the matter of up-dating the City Code has never been brought back to the City Council even though the staff was requested to do so some time ago. He asked that in the future, matters which the Council requests be brought back to them be brought back on a future agenda, even though they may have been taken care or.by the staff. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a report on the up-dating of the Oode be brought back in two weeks. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, and seconded by Councilman Hamilton that the City Attorney be directed to take steps to terminate the permit agreement with the Greater Southwestern Corporation for a parking lot on City property between Center Street, Parkway and on the east side of Fourth Avenue. No vote taken on this motion. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney report on the matter to the Council at the meeting of October 22, 1968. REQUEST FOR USE OF MEMORIAL WAY FOR SQUARE DANCE A letter was read from Robert L. Cunningham requesting permission to block off the south half of Memorial Way between Guava and Fourth Avenues between 6:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M., October 18, 1968, in order to hold a square dance in connec- tion with the Fiesta de la Luna. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be referred ~o Administrative Officer Ross for action. LETTERS OF RBBIGNATtON A letter was read from Wilbert J. Gregson tendering his resignation from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appreciation for his service on the Commission. A letter was read fr~mMrs. Howard Otterholt tendering her resignation from the Serra Hospital Board. v×'APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO HOSPITAL BOARD City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Serra Hospital Board has recommended the appointment of M~. William Koehler to the Board in the place of Mrs. Otterholt. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that Mr. William Koehler be appointed to the board. REQUEST FOR REPAIR OF PAYEMENT Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, asked if it would be possible to get the pavement repaired at the railroad crossing at "H" Street. Administrative Officer Ross stated the staff would look into it. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO LAKE IN CIVIC CENTER PLAN Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, suggested that a number of lighted fountains be installed in the proposed Civic Center site instead of the proposed lake. Mr. Joe Trarmmel, 1172 Oasis Avenue, suggested that the site in the Civic Center plan proposed for a park be used for a parking lot. REQUEST FOR STUDY ON PARKS Councilman Hamilton stated he would like to have the Parks and Recreation Commission and Director make an extensive study of the southwestern section of the City and west of Broadway where there is not now any open space lands, for possible acquisitions for park purposes. REQUEST FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PARK RANGER CONCEPT Due to teenage problems and vandalism in the parks, it was moved by Coun- cilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff look into the feasibility of retaining a police officer who would be in charge of nothing more than public relations and policing of the parks, or the possibility of closing the parks after 11:00 P.M. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated that the South Bay Historical Society proposes to employ a young person four hours a week, on Sunday afternoon, at $2.00 per hour to man the Young Historians facility at Rohr Park. Mr. Ross stated the City Attorney has ruled that a portion of the funds budgeted for rehabilitation of the building could be used for this purpose. Mr. Joe Minogue, Secretary-Treasurer of the South Bay Historical Society, asked how the funds would be disbursed to the employee. The Attorney stated an account would be set up by the Finance Officer and warrants issued at the Society's request. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the authorization be granted. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M., sine die. City Clerk