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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1968/03/05 MINUTES OF A tLEGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 5, 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 Councilmen 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 Sultins Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Paul Veenstra of the Christian Reformed Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of February 27, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. P. ESOLUTION NO. 4712 - Adopting standard specifications and standard drawings for the Public Works Department Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted~ with the exception of Series 101 of the standard drawings pertaining to "typical street sections", by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None The staff was directed to bring back, for Council consideration, within 90 days (June 4~ 1968) the matter pertaining to "typical street sections". ORDINANCE NO. 1104 - Amending Section 2.95 of the City Code regarding fees for standard specifications and drawings - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1104 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1105 - Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code relating to dances and dance halls - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1105 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McCorquodale, Sytvester Noes: Councilmen Sparling~ Anderson Absent: None CALL FOR BIDS AU%~HORIZED FOR INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT ROHR PARK Upon recommendation of the staff~ it was moved by Councilman Anderson~ seconded by Councilman McAlligter and carried that the City Engineer be auth- orized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the installa- tion of chain link fencing at Rohr Park. ~ CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DI~AINAGE FACILITIES Upon recommendation of the ~taff, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Engineer be author- ized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the construction of drainage facilities in Bonita Road at Bonita Glen Drive. ~REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF LICENSE FEES - SALVATION ARMY A letter was read from the Salvation Army requesting a waiver of City license fees for operation of a non-profit Thrift Store proposed to be located at 252 Third Avenue. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Coun- cilman McCorquodale, and carried that the letter be referred to the staff for study and report back. ~.~UGGESTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC CENTER A letter was read from Mrs. Kathryn Moore, 1134 Tobias Drive, suggest- ing that the City exchange its Third Avenue property with the County for prop- erty on the south side of Davidson Street between Fourth and Garrett Avenues. She suggested that the County Health and Welfare Center be constructed on the Third Avenue site and the new Police facility be constructed on the present Civic Center site on "F" Street. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the letter be referred to the Pub- lic Facilities Committee. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF PONY LEAGUE ACTIVITY A letter was read from the Chula Vista Pony League South expressing appreciation to the Council for their support during the 1967 tournament play and requesting support of their fund raising "Luck of the Irish" dance to be held March 16, 1968, at the VFW Hall, Third and "I" Street. REQUEST FOR LIMITED PARKING A letter was read from Jack Angelman requesting that short term parking be established in front of his place of business at 619~ "H" Street for use of his customers. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson~ and carried that the letter be referred to the staff for study and report back. QUESTION OF ASSUMING SOME RESPONSIBILITY OF POVERTY PROGRAM Councilman McCorquodale stated that it was his understanding that March 15 is the deadline for notifying the Federal Government of any willingness on the part of cities to assume part of the responsibility of the Poverty Program. He wondered if this has been under staff consideration. Administrative Officer Ross stated a report would be forthcoming to the Council on the matter within two weeks and prior to that if it is found that the deadline is March 15. INFORMATION REQUESTED ON ESTABLISHMENT OF HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION Councilman McAllister requested any information which is now available or any information which can be obtained for discussion regarding the formation of a Human Relations Cormnission or Cormnittee. Administrative Officer Ross sug- gested the matter be discussed at a Council Conference. DATE SET FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Council meet in conference on Monday, March 11~ 1968 at 3:30 P.M., for discussion on formation of a Human Relations Committee or Com- mission. ~J PLANNING DIRECTOR DIRECTED TO ATTEND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING Councilman McCorquodale expressed concern over a proposed golf cart storehouse to be built west of the San Diego Country Club and in some cases ten feet from residential property lines. The proposed storehouse would be located at the end of the stub street of First Avenue and possibly a portion of it would ba within the City limits. Planning Director Warren was directed to attend a hearing before the County Plarming Commission in order to keep informed on the matter. Hearing to be Friday, March 8, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. ~STATUS OF COUNTRY CLUB SEWER CONNECTION REOUESTED In reply to a request from Councilman Sparling for the status of the San Diego Country Club sewer connection, Administrative Officer koss stated a report would be forthcoming in three weeks. ~REQUEST FOR STREET PAVING ON MELROSE AVENUE Mr. Don Brittin, 343 Inkopah~Street, asked if something could be done to pave that portion of the west side of Melrose Avenue between "L" Street and Telegraph Canyon Road which is not now paved. Referred to staff for investiga- tion and report back to the Council. A~'RECOMI~NDATIONS TO SAFETY COMMISSION CLARIFIED Because of articles which appear~ in the local newspaper which, in his opinion, were misleading, Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, appeared to clar- ify his position on recommendations he has made to the Safety Cor~nission per- taining to the truck and dust situation brought about by the widening of "L" Street east of First Avenue. He awaits the Safety Commission findings and hopes they come up with a reasonable solution to the "L" Street problem. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.~ sine die. City Clerk~