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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/08/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 6, 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: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None 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, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllistar, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 23, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ORDINANCE - Rezoning property at 70 East "J" Street - 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 failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, McAllister Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None A letter was read from Norman T. Seltzer, representing the State Mutual Savings & Loan Association, requesting that the matter be continued until August 20, 1968, and the hearing reopened in order that additional evidence in favor of the rezoning of the property at 70 East "J" Street can be presented. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the rezoning be denied and the matter referred back to the Plan- ning Commission for further consideration and report back. Councilman McAllister voted no. DETERMINING PUBLIC NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR PARK AND/OR HOSPITAL SITE PURPOSES Mr. Robert Miles, 314 Roseview Plaee~ stated he holds a twenty-five per cent interest in the property at 345 Fourth Avenue which the City proposes to condemn for park purposes. He stated Mr. Frank Ferreira also holds a twenty- five per cent interest and that two other parties hold interests in the property. Mr. Miles expressed opposition to condemning private property that is slated for development when other property is available at a much lower cost. Mr. Frank Ferreira requested that the Council take no action to condemn the property at 345 Fourth Avenue and that no funds be spent on an appraisal as he would be willing to furnish the Council with the results of an appraisal which he had made. Mr. Ferreira submitted two appraisals and stated the lower one was for $300,000. It was suggested that Mr. Ferreira meet with the City Attorney at 10:00 A.M. Friday, in order that the Attorney can go over the appraisals and report to the Council. Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross~ it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and carried that the staff be allowed to negotiate with the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway for their property located at 350 Center Street; that the staff be directed to obtain ap- praisals on the Railway property and the property at 345 Fourth Avenue~ and that the staff consider the recommendations of the new owners of the Telegraph Canyon property and determine if, in fact, Rice Canyon would be a suitable site for a future hospital. Councilman Sylvester voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 4847 - Awarding contract for two turf tractors and one industrial t=actor with loader 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. 4848 - Authorizing extension of lease agreement between the County of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista for Building No. 7 on the '~" Street School site 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. 4849 - Accepting drainage easements previously dedicated to, but rejected by the City of Chula Vista 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4850 - Approving agreement retaining Lawrence-Fogg-Smith and Associates to prepare storm drain plans 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4851 - Accepting public improvements in Holiday Estates Subdivi- sion No. 3 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. 4852 - Accepting public improvements in Rancho Vista Estates Sub- division No. 1 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4853 - Approving amended subdivision agreement to secure certain improvements on Telegraph Canyon Road 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4854 - Accepting and dedicatins a grant deed from W. A. Benekos 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 Hoes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4855 - Approving agreement relative to off-site sewer construc- tion to serve Dalseth Hills Subdivision 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. 4856 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for relocation of sanitary sewers - Interstate 5 Freeway 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 MAYOR'S EXPENSE ACCOUNT It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Mayor and Councilman Scott get together during the next week and work out what they both consider a reasonable estimate for the purpose of itemizing the expense account of the Mayor. Councilman Hamilton voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 4857 - Approving and providing for the execution of a contract for grant to acquire and/or develop land for open space purposes 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 REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the one bid received for construction of a storm drain from Sierra Way to "J" Street be rejected and the Director of Public Works authorized to re-advertise for bids on this project at the prevailing minimum wage scale. WEED REMOVAL AUTHORIZED Administrative O~ficer Ross stated he has received a request from the Fire Department for authorization to remove combustible vegetation and debris from several parcels of property in the City which were posted with "Notice to Clean Premises" signs as required by Ordinance No. 430. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Fire Chief be directed to proceed with the necessary arrangcments to have the properties cleaned, as requested. CHANGE IN SPEED LIMIT ON MOSS STREET RECOMMENDED A letter was read from the Safety Commission requesting that the speed limit on Moss Street from Third Avenue to Naples Street be increased from 25 to 35 miles per hour. A memo from the City Traffic Engineer indicated approval. Mr. Leslie Rice, 138 Moss Street, Mr. Robert Schepf, 126 Moss Street, and Mr. Robert Benton, 142 Moss Street, all spoke in opposition to raising the speed limit on Moss Street. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the report be accepted with no action taken. Mr. Frank Ferreira requested that if the Council sees fit to approve the recommendation for an increase of speed limit on Moss Street that they also take action to improve the five hundred feet of the dedicated omc-way portion of Moss Street that extends easterly of the intersection of Moss and Naples Streets. RECOMMENDATION ON TRAFFIC PROBLEM - "L" Street from Broadway to the Freeway A letter was read from the Safety Commission stating that the traffic conditions on "L" Street, from Broadway to the Freeway, have been investigated and it has been determined that the only time a problem of any consequence exists is about twenty minutes per day when Rather employees are changing shifts. The Commission recommended no action at this time. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the recommendation of the Safety Commission be accepted. ~/-REQUEST FROM BOYS' CLUB FOR WAIVER OF GYM RENTAL FEES Councilman Scott, being a Director of the Boys' Club, requested permission to abstain from participation on this item. Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from the Boys' Club of Chula Vista for a refund of the $170.00 rental fee they paid for use of the City gymnasium on July 4. A report from the Director of Parks and Recreation suggested that the Boys' Club be responsible for paying City personnel and utilities for the day they used the gym. He recommended a refund of $110.00. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and car- ried that a refund of $110.00 be refunded to the Boys' Club. ACTION TAKEN ON NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL CORPORATION It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up, for presentation in two weeks, the Articles of Incorporation to create a new non-profit hospital corpora- tion with a Board of Directors composed of eleven members; that a Council Confer- ence be set for Monday, August 19, at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the Articles of Incor- poration, and that each Councilman, in the meantime, consider the names of persons whom they would like to see serve on the Board of Directors. ~MAYOR'SREPORT Mayor McCorquodale gave his weekly report at this time. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SUB-LEASE A letter was read from the South Bay Guidance Center, Inc., requesting that the sub-lease they have with the City on County property at 279 Fourth Ave- nue, be extended through the period of July 31, 1969. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION Two letters were read from the Donald Ingle family, 1534 3ade Avenue, corm~ending members of the Police Department for outstanding performance of their duties when called recently on medical emergencies. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEASE A letter was read from thc Cavalier Motor Hotel and Aunt Emma's Pancake Restaurant requesting an extension of their lease of City-owned land on the west side of Interstate 5 at "C" Street. Referred to City Attorney for preparation of new lease agreement. REQUEST FOR TENNIS COURT COMPLEX AT ROHR PAkK A letter was read from Bill Foley, tennis coach at Bonita VEsta High School~ urging that the Council construct the proposed tennis court complex at Rohr Park. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT FOR PARK PURCHASES A letter was read from the San Diego County Comprehensive Planning Organi- zation requesting that the Council endorse the content of a letter sent to Gover- nor Reagan requesting that the State purchase Ague Hedionda Park and the Inter- national Park near San Ysidro border. Referred to City Attorney Lindberg for preparation of a resolution endorsing purchase of both parks. LETTER OF CONGRATULATION A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce congratulating members of the Council on selection of the consultants who have made such constructive progress on the Civic Center development plan. REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF BUS BENCHES Mrs. Helen Gohres, 1082 Jefferson Avenue~ spokesman for many bus passengers, requested that the bus benches that were on Broadway and "H" Street be replaced for the convenience of shoppers. Administrative Officer Ross recommended that the staff be directed to meet with representatives of the Broadway Association to determine if a plan can be worked out whereby the City pays one-half and the Association one-half of the cost to replace the benches on Broadway, and report back. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the recommendations of the Administrative Officer be approved. REQUEST FOR CHARTERREVIEW COMMITTEE Mr. Ferman Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, requested that the Council appoint a Charter Review Committee to study and make recormmendations on a raise in pay for Councilmen, and the matter of itemization of the Mayor's expense account. REQUEST FOR STUDY ON "NO PARKING" RESTRICTIONS Councilman Sylvester suggested that the staff look into the possibility of restricting parking on the fore end of those streets adjacent to the Ratner Manufacturing Company in an attempt to alleviate the traffic congestion of "L" Street at the change of shifts at the plant. Administrative Officer Ross stated the staff would look into the matter. FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR TRIP TO SEATTLE Mayor McCorquodale having reported that he and Mr. William Eckhart made a trip to Seattle, Washington, for the purpose of bringing a new business to Chula Vista, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that they be reimbursed for expenses incurred on the trip. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester~ Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ACTION AUTHORIZED ON AIRPORT STUDY It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back at the next meeting a resolution to be sent to the Comprehensive Planning Organization insisting that their Committee on Airport Study do take into consideration all possible sites in the County and not confine their efforts to any one area of the County. REPORT ON UP-DATING OF CITY CODE City Attorney Lindberg submitted his written report to the Council on the proposed up-dating of the City Code. Councilman McAllister was of the opinion the Council have a report from the Administration on the matter before acting. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Administrative Officer bring back within two weeks a report on the City Attorney's proposal to up-date the City Code. COUNCIL CONFERENCE A ~ouncil Conference was set for Monday, August 12, 1968 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the proposed utility tax. .ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:25 F.M., sine die. City Clerk