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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/04/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 2, 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 McCorquodale, Anderson~ Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross~ City Engineer Cole~ Planning Director Warren~ Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 26, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ORDINANCE NO. 1110 - Approving prezoning from A to M-1 for property located at 4103 Otay Valley Road - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1110 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 McCorquodale, Anderson~ Sylvester, McAllister~ Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1111 - Adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code~ t967 Edition, and amend- ments - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1111 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 Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4720 - Authorizing Registrar of Voters to use vote counting machines in General Municipal Election Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson~ Sylvester, McAtlister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4721 - Approving agreement for the sale of City-owned property at southwest corner of First Avenue and "L" Street Offered by Councilman McAllister~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vot% to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4722 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the installation of fencing facilities at Rohr Park Offered by Councilman Sperling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling~ McCorquodale, Anderson~ Sylvester~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4723 - Accepting bid and awarding contract for the construction of drainage facilities in Bonita Road at Bonita Glen Drive 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4724 - Approving agreement for completion of improvements on Flower Street Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4725 - Conditionally accepting the offer to dedicate of Paul W. Hook Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~'CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER MAIN IN BROADWAY It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevail- ing minimum wage scale for the extension of the sewer main located on the west side of Broadway at Vance Street, southerly 410 feet. ~R~PORT ON REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES - Salvation Army Councilman McCorquodale, being a member of the Board of the Salvation Army, asked to abstain from voting on this item. Administrative Officer Ross stated that a report from the Finance Officer and City Attorney recommends that the request of the Salvation Army for a waiver of business license fees for a Thrift Store at 252 Third Avenue, be denied. The recommendation was based on the fact that the City Code, in referring to char- itable organizations, does not mention the conducting or operating of a regular commercial business. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the request for a waiver of business license fees be denied. Councilman McCorquodale abstained. f~REPORT ON LIGHTING OF ATHLETIC FIELD Administrative Officer Ross reported that the estimated cost to install lights for the Pony League Ball Field at General Roca Park is between $15,000 and $20~000. Estimated cost of electricity annually is $1,825. It was suggested by the Director of Parks and Recreation that an attempt be made to have those organizations using the field pay a portion of the cost of the electricity. Administrative Officer Ross stated that alternatives for installing the lights would be to prepare the necessary specifications for the project on the basis that we would call for bids before the end of the fiscal year or to in- clude the project in the budget for 1968-1969. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to include, if possible, the lighting project in the coming budget. COM£PREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION BUDGET Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross~ it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that approval be given to the proposed revised support budget for the San Diego County Compre- hensive Planning Organization in an amount not to exceed $7,910.00. Councilman Sparling stated that TRIP has recommended a budget of $6~000,000 for rapid transit which he is concerned about and requested that the present or future Council watch this item. ~.REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN ANIMAL REGULATION ORDINANCE A letter was read from William R. Holland, requesting that the animal regulation ordinance, pertaining to the keeping of horses~ be brought up to stand- ards in keeping with our expanding city. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the letter be referred to Admin- istrative Officer Ross for report back. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 149 A letter was read from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors request- ing that the Council lend their support to A.B. 149 which would provide direct tax relief to the property taxpayers of California. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sperling, and carried that the City Attorney research this bill to determine how it will apply to Chula Vista amd draft the necessary resolution of support for Council consideration. I,,CLAIMFOR DAMAGES DENIED A claim was submitted from George E. Harvey, 486-A Center Street, in the amount of $1~341.81 for alleged flood damage. It was moved by Councilman McA1- lister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the claim be denied. PROGRESS REPORT OF BAY GENERAL HOSPITAL A letter was read from Bay General Hospital, informing the Council that the necessary planning for their proposed new hospital is 70% complete. Ground- breaking is scheduled for around October 1, 1968 and completion date will be late 1969. ~/STAND REQUESTED ON AIl{PORT ON OTAY RANCH It was moved by Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councilman McCorquodale that the Council go on record protesting the proposed airport on Otay Ranch, prior to the hearing to be held by the FAA. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen Sylvester, McAllister and Sperling voting no. Councilman McCorquodale stated that there should have been an airport site provided in the General Plan and suggested that perhaps one could be considered at a future date. Mrs. Audrey Smith~ 6012 Ithaca Street~ Mr. Eugene Coleman, 5941 Gotham Street, Mr. John Hull, 5838 Gotham Street and Mrs. Robert Griffin, 5898 Gotham Street, all spoke in opposition to the proposed airport on Otay Ranch. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council meet in conference Monday, April 8, 1968 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss acquisition of the water company and recommendations of the Law Enforcement Committee. SUGGESTION TO USE MONEY FOR PURCHASE OF BOOK MOBILE Mr. Herbert Hiltson~ 537 Hilltop Drive, suggested using the $20,000 pro- posed for lighting the Pony ~eagn¢ Ball Park for purchase of a mobile library which would serve all the people. SOLUTIONS TO DRAINAGE PROBLEMS PROPOSED Administrative Officer Ross reviewed the discussion Councilmen had at the conference held Friday~ March 29, on the drainage problems in the City. Mr. Ross recommended that the Council authorize that the staff proceed irmnediately with the plans and specifications for improvement of the drainage on East Naples and East Moss Streets in the amount of $79,000, these projects being declared the most critical by the Engineers. Also that the staff be directed to proceed with the necessary provisions for holding a $3~500,000 bond issue for major drainage improvements. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the staff be directed to proceed as recommended by the Adminis- trative Officer. ~REqUEST FOR Ii~4EDIATE ACTION ON DRAINAGE PROBLEMS Mr. W. T. Cencebaugh, representing the Sea View Estates Property Owners, stated he was not in accord with the proposed grading ordinance as it is now writ- ten up. He asked that the Council take action to take care of more of the emerg- ency drainage projects at this time because of the length of time involved in a bond election. He asked for a motion by one of the Councilmen to authorize the expenditure of an additional $200~000 to take care of critical drainage problems this summer. Mr. Herbert Hillson~ 537 Hilltop Drive~ suggested deleting some of the other proposed expenditures and adding them to some of the capital improvement funds for a total of $420~000~ for use on critical drainage problems. Mr. Larry Fitzpatrick, 822 Second Avenue~ stated that he does not want to wait for a bond issue to have the drainage in the 300 block on Fifth Avenue improved. He asked that the critical drainage problems be taken care of immediately with available funds. ~FAVOR EXPRESSED TO PROPOSITION "A" Mr. Ernegt Arnold, Sr.~ 897 Beech Avenue~ stated he was in favor of Prop- osition '~" on the ballots which authorizes a joint power agreement establishing a hospital authority~ but suggested that the Council take a serious look at the matter in assurance it will not be a burden to the taxpayers. REQUEST FOR MORE PHYSICIANS ON HOSPITAL BOARD Dr. Charles Camarata, 340 Fourth Avenue, stated that he is of the opinion that medical men should have at least 50% representation on the Board of the pro- posed Community Hospital instead of the two physicians proposed. COUNCIL GIVEN PRAISE Mr. N. J. Besker, 267 Woodlawn Avenue: expressed praise to the Councilmen for all they have done for the City and citizens. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.s sine die. City Cle~4~