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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/10/19MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 19, 1965 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, MeCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, ~ssistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flmg, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of October 5 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~/RECONSIDERATION GIVEN TO COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING MELROSE AVENUE Attorney James Duberg, representing the Princess Manor Improvement Com- mittee, requested that the Council reconsider its action of September 28, 1965, as contained in Resolution No. 3869. He asked that Princess Park Estates, Inc., be required to acquire the right-of-way for Melrose Avenue between Quintard and Rienstra Streets and improve it as per their agreement with the City contained in Resolution No. 3431, adopted by the Council June 23, 1964. Also, that the bonding company be notified that this Council action and exoneration of the bond has been rescinded. Attorney Milton Fredman, representing Telegraph Canyon Properties and Investment Group, stated his clients, owners of the property between Rienstra and Quintard Streets through which the controversial Melrose Avenue would pass, have indicated they would be willing to dedicate the right-of-way for Melrose Avenue at no charge providing they would have a chance to approve the alignment of the road and the grade, and that the improvements would be installed at no cost to them. Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from Princess Park Estates, Inc., stating that if the right-of-way for Melrose Avenue is provided by the City, they will install a 24-foot travelway with a six-foot'earthen shoulder, the surface to be two-inch A.C. over native soil. The letter stated no instal- lation shall be made by Princess Park Estates, Inc., of sewer, water or other type of improvements. Attorney Fredman advised that he would have to consult his clients to determine if the offer of Princess Park Estates, Inc., is agreeable to them. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg for recommendations to the Council at their meeting of November 2. ORDINANCE NO. 957 - Adopting 1964 Edition of Uniform Building Code - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that Ordinance No. 957 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 958 - Amending Ordinance No. 252, establishing truck routes in City - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Ordinance No. 958 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains~ McAllister, Anderson~ McCorquodale, Sparling Noes~ None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 959 - Authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds - First reading It was moved by Councilman 8parling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Ordinance No. 959 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMain$, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3881 - Inviting bids for sale of bonds - Golf Course Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3882 - Amending Rule II~ IV, V, and VIII of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3883 - Regulating and restricting parking on Parkway west of Third Avenue by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3884 - Approving agreement for Jefferson Avenue improvements between Flower and "E" Streets by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains N one None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote~ to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3885 - Accepting grant deed for street-right-of-way purposes on Jefferson Avenue from Bert and Bob Investment Company by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen MeAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3886 - Accepting grants of easement for street, drainage and sewer purposes from Safeway Stores, Inc. by Councilman Sparling~ passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 3887 - Approving encroachment permit - Robert Yokes, 33 Third Avenue Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3888 - Accepting lien on property owned by V. L. Wulff for defer- ral of installation of improvements by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson None None RESOLUTION NO, 3889 - Proclaiming United Nations Day - October 24, 1965 Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None N one ~'CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR DAVIDSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for construc- tion of improvements on Davidson Street from Church to DelMar Avenues. PROTEST TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to file a formal protest with the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board against the issuance of an on-sale beer license for the premises at 4228 Bonita Road. ~/ REQUEST FOR USE OF STREET FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from Mrs. Wadie Deddeh requesting permission to block off the 1100 block of Melrose Avenue on October 23~ 1965, between the hours of 6:30 P.M. and 10:00 P.M., in order to hold a block party. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the request be granted. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION Councilman Sparling nominated Mr. Anthony Maio for appointment to the Sister City Commission, Councilman McMains stated that Mr. Maio has indicated that if a person is available who speaks Spanish, he would prefer that his name be withdrawn from the nominations. Councilman Sparling thereupon withdrew his nomination. Councilman McMains nominated Mr. James Fergus, who is known to speak Spanish. It was moved by Councilnmn McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot for Mr. Fergus to fill the unexpired term of A10'Day on the Sister City Commission, said term to ex- pire June 30, 1968. PARTICIPATION IN SAN DIEGO AREA ECONOMIC STUDY DECLINED Administrative Officer Ross stated that in answer to a letter from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce in which they asked financial assistance from the City for an economic study of the San Diego area, a letter has been received from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce recommending that the City not partici- pate in this study. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that in view of the extensive eeonomic study just completed by the Bank of America for this area, we decline the invitation of the San Diego Cham- ber of Commerce to join in their study. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to write the San Diego Chamber informing them of the Council's decision and why. 'EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON THIRD AVENUE WIDENING Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, it was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the R. E. Hazard Contracting Company be granted an extension of twenty-one calendar days to Novem- ber 11, to complete improvements in the Third Avenue widening project between "K" and "L" Streets. SAN DIEGO COUNTY REDECLARED AS A RABIES AREA A letter was read from the San Diego County Department of Health stating that San Diego County has been redeclared as a rabies area effective October 2, 1965. They also asked that the City complete a "Statement of Enforcement" form for this area and return immediately. Administrative Officer Ross stated the form will be completed and sent in. ~/REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION MAKING IT A FELONY TO POSSESS OR USE A MOLOTOV COCKTAIL A letter was read from the City of Long Beach requesting that the City send a communication to Governor Brown urging that he consider as a special item in this Legislative Session the matter of making it a felony to possess, throw or otherwise use a Molotov Cocktail. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Governor be requested by means of a letter to place this item on special call for action by the Legislature. .MATTER OF DIRTY STREET Councilman McMains commented that he noticed McIntosh and Casselman Streets are unusually dirty due to the many cars parked on the streets overnight which prevents the sweeper from doing a good job. He suggested posting the streets to inform residents when the sweeper will be coming through on a certain straet. Administrative Officer Ross stated an article on the matter in the news letter might help. ROBLEMS OF PRINCESS MANOR HOME OWNERS Councilman McFmins stated that the home owners in the Princess Manor sub- divisions seem to be having many problems with their houses and suggested that perhaps more inspectors with a more thorough inspection are needed. He suggested that the Building Inspector, City Attorney and Administrative Officer meet with these home owners and go over the list of problems they are having with their houses and the conditions that exist. Administrative Officer Ross stated that we inspect under provisions of the Uniform Building Code which deals largely with structural matters and does not generally govern the finishing operation. ITY ATTORNEY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER COMMENDED Councilman Sparling took this time to commend the City Attorney and Ad- ministrative Officer for all the work they have done to br%ng about a peaceful settlement of the Melrose Avenue matter. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor Anderson set October 25 at 3:30 P.M. as the time for a Council Con- ference to discuss the proposed architectural control ordinance. ~/~/~QUEST THAT CURB BE PAINTED RED Mr. Roswell Hall, 55 King Street, requested that the curb on the west side of Corte Maria, just north of King Street, be painted red for a consider- able distance in order that motorists driving south on Corte Maria can better see the school children in the crosswalk at King Street and Corte Maria. Ad- ministrative Officer Ross to take under advisement. CITIZEN DIRECTED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ROSS WITH PROBLEM Mr. H. L. Bryant, 2630 Bonita Road, appeared before the Council. It could not be determined at the meeting or from the tape what this gentleman wanted. He was told to meet with Administrative Officer Ross who would try to determine what his problem is. C(~PLAINT ON DRAINAGE DITCH Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway, stated that the drainage ditch back of his place between Madrona Street and Parkway has become a stagnant eyesore and asked that if a closed drain cannot be installed, could the present ditch be gunited. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to determine if the drainage ditch has ever been dedicated to the City. If it is the responsibility of the City, he will submit a recommendation for its improvement to the Council, and if not, he will have a recommended solution in that regard as well. ~/zREPORT ON PETITIONS IN SUPPORT OF VIET NAM POLICY Mr. Bud Wilson, Vice President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, reported on the trip he and two other members made to Washington to present to the Admin- istration the petitions circulated and signed in Chula Vista by citizens support- ing the President of the United States and his policies in Viet Nam. Mr. Wilson stated that General Maxwell Taylor asked that they convey the appreciation of the Administration to the citizens of Chula Vista for this expression of support. Mr. Wilson thanked all citizens for the support given the Junior Chamber land especially Mr. Rohr for making it possible for the Chamber members to take the petitions personally to Washington. PICTURE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL - TItlE CAPSUL~ IN BOMB SHBLTER Mr. Nell Haas, representing the Business and Professional Men's Club, presented the Council with a picture of the Civic Center in appreciation of their help on the time capsule which will be buried in the old bomb shelter at the southwest corner of Davidson Street and Fourth Avenue. He invited all Councilmen to attend the ceremony to be held Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Haas requested that a permanent record of some sort be kept in the City files of this event in order that it might be possible fifty years from now for someone to know that it is time to dig up the capsule. ~//REPORT ON LEAGUE CITIES CONFERENCE REQUESTED Upon the request of Mr. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg was directed to write a report on the League Confer- ence for 1965 held in San Francisco. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. sine die. City Clerk --