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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/07/09 MINUTES OF A KEGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 9, 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, Assistant Administrative Officer Sten- berg, City Engineer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by invoca- tion given by a member of the Ministerial Association. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman~ester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 2, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION Mayor McCorquodale presented certificates of recognition to Miss Karen Lindsay for having won the titles of Miss Chula Vista for 1967-68, Miss North Island, Miss Metro of San Diego, Miss San Diego Universe and Miss Southern Cali- fornia, and to Miss Mary Lamberton for having won the title of Miss Chula Vista for 1968-69 and Fairest of the Fair for the 1968 Southern California Exposition at Del Mar. ~/PUBLIC HEARING - City's intention to vacate a portion of Palomar Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed vacation of a portion of the northerly half of ?atomar Street lying easterly of Walnut Avenue, 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. 4822 - Approving vacation of a portion of Palomar 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 MeAllister~ Scott, Sylvastar, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent; None ORDINANCE NO. 1133 - Regulating the sale~ use and possession of tobacco and tobacco products - 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. 1130 - Prezonlng property at 1225 Frontage Road - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott~ Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1131 - Rezoning property east of Woodlawn Avenue, south of "E" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAltister 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1132 - Amending City Code to authorize placement of public tele- phones on public sidewalks of City - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sytvester 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4823 - Approving tentative map of Southwestern College Estates Subdivision No. 3 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. 4824 - Approving third amendment to agreement between City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, Montgomery Sanitation District and County of San Diego allowing Chula Vista to serve additional areas 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. 4825 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for revision to traf- fic signal system at Fifth Avenue and "H" 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4826 - Approving proposal by auditor for 1968-69 fiscal year 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. 4827 - Appropriating funds for employee tuition reimbursement for spring semester of 1968 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. 4828 - Determining and declaring public necessity of acquiring property at 345 Fourth Avenue for public purposes 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: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4829 - Determining and declaring public necessity of acquiring certain property located on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road between Hilltop Drive and "L" Street, for hospital and other public purposes 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, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4830 - Determining and declaring public necessity of acquiring property at 350 Center Street for public 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None CHAMBER OF COI~V~RCE REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR BILLBOARDS Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg stated that funds are available if the Council desires to grant the requests of the Chamber of Commerce that billboards advertising the City be retained and that funds be appropriated for same. The billboards are located on Highway 395, Highway 80 and south of the City on Interstate 5. Mr. Clint Matthews submitted pictures of the signs and requested that the motel tax be set aside for promotional advertising of the City. Mr. Matthews suggested that another one cent be added to the motel tax for this purpose if the Council does not see fit to approve retention of the three signs, as requested. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the necessary funds be made available for retention of all three signs as requested by the Chamber. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester and seconded by Councilman Scott that funds be made available for maintenance of the sign on Interstate 5 only. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale and McAllister voting no. REPORT ON OFFER TO SELL PROPERTY TO CITY Assistant Administrative 0fficcr Stenberg stated that a study has been made on the offer of Mrs. Marius Rocle to sell to the City, property located on the northeast corner of Third Avenue and "L" Street. After investigation and report by the Purchasing Agent and Chief of Police, it was the recommendation of the Administration that the property not be purchased by the City. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City decline to purchase the Rocle property and that the Administrative Officer be directed to so indicate this decision to the property MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale gave a report on the meeting between the Mayors and the Board of Supervisors pertaining to dump fees. Upon the request of the Mayor, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be directed to con- tact the San Diego Transit System to determine the cost involved in leasing enough buses to operate possibly two different routes within the City limits~ suggestions as to route locations, level of service to be offered and fares to be charged. Mayor McCorquodale requested formal action be taken on appointment of a member to the Economic Opportunity Commission of San Diego County. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Council- man McAllister be appointed a member of the Commission. The Mayor requested that names be submitted to him for filling the vacancy on the Cormmunity Facilities Committee. Mayor McCorquodale stated he has sent a letter to the Chula Vista Community Hospital Board, with copies to each Councilman, which states that if a joint powers authority is to be formed, it must be completely isolated and separated from the Chula Vista Community Hospital and a new Board of Directors should be appointed by the Council prior to the election, which would be the operating Board of the new hospital. He suggested that the staff be directed to proceed with whatever legal steps are necessary and to advise the Council on what steps are to be taken. Councilman Scott suggested that the matter be held over for one week for study. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 8:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sytvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for discussion on appointments to vacancies on the various Boards and Cormnissions. Council reconvened at 8:30 P.M. Mayor McCorquodale stated that the following persons have been nominated for membership on the various Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - Charles Offerman and Richard Welsh were nominated for reappointment for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30~ 1972. w Civil Service Commission - George Platt was nominated for reappointment for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1972. Board of Ethics - Msgr. Daniel Ryan was nominated for re- appointment for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1972. ~ Library Board - H. E. Henderson was nominated for reappoint- ment for a term of four years~ said term to expire June 30, 1972. Dan Putnam was nominated to fill the unexpired term of James Brown, said term to expire June 30~ 1971. Parking Place Commission - Thomas Huntington was nominated for reappointment for a term of three years, said term to expire June 30, 1971. ~ Parks and Recreation Cormnission - Robert Johnson was nomi- nated for reappointment for~a term of four years~ said term to expire June 30, 1972. ~ Planning Cormmission - Eugene York was nominated for reap- pointment for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1972. p Safety Commission - Steve Ballard was nominated for reap- pointment to the Safety Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30~ 1972. William Wappes was nominated to fill the unexpired term of James Brady, said term to expire June 30, 1970. ~ Sister City Commission - Anthony Male and Johnnie Leu Roses were nominated for reappointment for terms of four years~ said terms to expire June 30, 1972. Jack Unger was nominated to fill the four-year term vacated by Ann Hathaway, said term to expire 3uno 30, 1972. Delwyn Brooke was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Sue T. Hume~ said term to expire June 30, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Sylvestar, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that all of the above nominees be appointed to the Board or Commis- sion for which they were nominated. REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY A letter was read from Mrs. Don Sippes, 543 Borland Way, requesting per- mission to hold a block party July 20, 1968~ on the east end of Borland Way be- tween 6:00 P.M. and midnight. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the letter be referred to the staff with authority to grant the request if it is feasible. REQUEST FOR UNDERGROUIYOING DISTRICTS A letter was read from the Broadway Association requesting that the Council place the undergrounding of utilities along Broadway on a priority list and that the formation of one or more undergrounding districts be proceeded in due time in order to accomplish this goal at the earliest possible date. Re- ferred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF SURPLUS A letter was read from Higgs, Jennings, Fletcher and Mack, representing Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, requesting that the Council rescind its Resolution No. 3899 and disburse the surplus funds in the Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Maintenance Fund to owners of the property. Referred to Admin- istrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg for opinions. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO SUBSIDIZING BUS SERVICE Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, stated he was opposed to the City subsidizing any bus service in the City if a private firm can do the job. REQUEST FOR CUT IN TAXES Mr. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street, asked that the Council start taking some action to lower taxes. After talking for five minutes, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister~ and carried that Mr. Yeager be allowed to continue to speak. Mr. Yeager was of the opinion that the Councilmen should account for each penny of their expense allowance° CORRECTION GIVEN ON ASSESSED VALUATION Mr. Cecil Sparling, 96 East Emerson Street, stated that false information has been given out on the total assessed value for the City for the coming year. He stated the correct figure should be $107,854,570 instead of the reported $114,886,660. REPORT ON POSSIBLE NEED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS REQUESTED Councilman McAllister requested that Administrative Officer Ross direct the City Engineer to report on the contemplated possible need for traffic signals at the intersections of Fifth Avenue and "J" Street and Fifth Avenue and "K" Street. Mr. Stenberg stated a report would be forthcoming. ~RECONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR BILLBOARD It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council reconsider the request of the Chamber of Cormnerce for funds in the amount of $1~225 to maintain the billboard advertising Chula Vista, which is on Interstate 5 near Anita Street. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that funds in the amount of $1,225 be made available to the Chamber of Commerce for maintenance of the Chula Vista sign on Interstate 5 near Anita Street. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M., sine die.