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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/10/05Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA October 5, 1965 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- bers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Dr. Everett Sorenson, Community Congregational Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of September 28 be ap- proved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORDINANCE - Amending Ordinance No. 252 establishing truck routes in the City It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that action on this proposed ordinance be held over two weeks in order for the staff to study the feasibility of eliminating ~J" Street from Broadway to Telegraph Canyon Road as a truck route. ORDINANCE NO. 957 - Adopting 1964 Edition of Uniform Building Code and ful- filling requirements of Assembly Bill No. 680 - First reading It was moved by Councilman MeAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Ordinance No. 957 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 McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3870 - Authorizing call for bids and negotiated sade of City property by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 3871 - Establishing boulevard stops at Twin Oaks Avenue and Davidson Street Offered vote~ to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. 3872 - Approving Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to Calvary Baptist Church for addition to building Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ~ RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote~ to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3873 - Appropriating funds for 1911 Block Act, Phase XI, for improvements at 667 "F" Street by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAltister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote~ to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3874 - Accepting bids, awarding contract and approving expendi- ture of funds for widening of "L" Street from Freeway to Fourth Avenue by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None Councilman McMains suggested that the staff study the possibility of installing monolithic sidewalks on "L" Street in order to eliminate any narrow parkways which might be created in the widening process. RESOLUTION NO. 3875 - ~greeing to perform certain improvement work on Davidson Street and accepting certain grant deeds in return Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister~ Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3876 - Authorizing filing applications to HHFA for Federal Grants for open space lands relative to Bonita Valley Country Club and Rohr Park Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, McAllister, Anderson Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway, spoke against making application to the Federal Government for Federal funds. RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3877 - Approving extension of sixty days on improvement agree- ment for Princess Manor Subdivision No. 2 by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McM~ins~ McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 3878 - Urging support of Southwestern College Bond Election Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None /DISCUSSION ON PARKING DISTRICT 'FINANCING Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Finance Officer has prepared a schedule for the repayment of the loan made by the City to the Parking Dis- trict calculated on the basis of an interest rate of 3%~ 3~/o or 4% to be paid over a period of fifteen years. Mr. Ross asked the Council to decide which interest rate, if any~they wished applied to the loan. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman McMains. that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution setting up a payment schedule based on principal only and no interest. The motion failed with Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling and Anderson voting no. It was moved by Councilman Sparling and seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution setting up a payment schedule based on principal plus 3% interest as shown on Schedule I of the Finance Officer's report. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen McMains, McAllister and Anderson voting no. It was moved by Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that action on the matter be delayed two weeks while more infor- mation is gathered pertaining to business conditions on Third Avenue since the Parking District has been in operation. REQUEST TO INSTALL FACILITIES FOR MUSIC ON THIRD AVENUE Mr. Joe Minogue, representing International Horizons, Inc., reviewed his company's plan, made to the Downtown Association, to install music facili- ties on Third Avenue from "E" Street to "G" Street. City Engineer Cole stated that caution should be used in adding any more weight to the light standards in the downtown area. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Downtown Association be authorized to have music facili- ties installed in the downtown area, subject to all recommendations of the Administrative Officer. RESOLUTION NO. 3879 - Approving encroachment permit No. 64-29 for installation of music facilities in the downtown area Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ~/~REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENT INSTALLATION APPROVED o Princess Park Estates, Inc. ? Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received from Princess Park Estates, Inc., requesting that the Council amend their improve~ ment agreement with the City, dated December 11, 1964, whereby the requirements for improvements shall be eliminated in that portion of Melrose Avenue extend- ing from the southerly boundary of Princess Manor Unit No. 3 to the existing Main Street and that a new agreement and new bond be executed relative only to the improvements in that portion of Melrose Avenue. It was moved by Coun- cilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution amending the agree- ment as per the recommendations of the City Engineer set forth in his communi- cation to the Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 20, 1965. REQUEST TO MOVE DWELLING APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from Mike Ellis to move ~ dwelling from 575 "H" Street to 373 "I" Street. The pro- posed move is acceptable to the Building Inspector. It was moved by Council- man McAltister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the request to move the dwelling be granted, subject to all requirements of the Building Inspector. DISCUSSION ON INSTALLATION OF RAILS - "G" Street from Bay Boulevard to the Tidelands Administrative Officer Ross stated that requests have been received from the Port Director and the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway asking that the City consider providing the right-of-way on the north side of "G" Street between Bay Boulevard West and the 75-acre tidelands fill area for the installation of a rail spur to serve the tidelands. Mr. Ross recommended that since this would include relocation of a public facility and land use, the matter be referred to the Planning Commission, ~. Carl Reupsch, Director of Planning Services for the Port District, stated that the Railroad Company will publicize the 75-acre tidelands site for industrial purposes if the railroad tracks are ex~n~dto serve the area. They ask that the City provide the right-of-way in "G" Street and negotiate with Tyce Engineering and the San Diego Arizona and Eastern Railway in an at- tempt to obtain their permission for a change in the right-of-way which will be necessary to extend the track. Mr. Reupsch pointed out that the Railroad Company has agreed to pay for the trackage and relocation of power poles. It was moved by Councilman Sparling~ seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale~ and carried that the matter be referred to the Planning Con~nission for study and report back in two weeks. DISCUSSION ON VACATION OF "D" STREET WEST OF BAY BOULEVARD Administrative Officer Ross stated that a request has been received from Mr. E. G. Stubbs, representing the Santa Fe Railway Company that the City vacate that portion of "D" Street, west of the Freeway. Mr. Stubbs spoke on his request. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the request for the vacation of a portion of "D" Street be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the Administrative Officer and City Attorney be instructed to put in writing to the Santa Fe Railway the request for the dedication of Tidelands Avenue from "E" Street to the 75-acre filled tidelands and, in a separate resolution, a request for the dedication of '~" Street to the north boundary of where it will turn into the east and west freeway. TERMITE INFESTATION IN CITY BUILDINGS Upon the rccormuendation of the City Engineer, it was decided to with- hold action on the control of termites in the City buildings until the next budget sessions. OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND LEAGUE CONFERENCE Administrative Officer Ross stated that the following City Officials have indicated a desire to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco: Mayor Anderson, Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling and Mc- Allister, Planning Commissioners Stevenson, Stewart, Vaden, Johnson, Adams. and Guyer, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Sten- Berg, Personnel Director Foss, City Attorney Lindberg, City Engineer Cole, Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek, City Purchasing Agent Stanley and Police Chief Winters. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the officials listed be authorized to attend the conference. RESOLUTION NO. 3880 - Accepting grant deed to real property from C. Botnik (Police facility site) Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSIT DISTRICT A letter was read from the Planning Commission requesting that a time deemed appropriate by the Council, they be given the opportunity to represent the City in the development of a Transit District as it relates to Chula Vista. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for future reference. Councilman Sparling invited all members of the Planning Commission and the Director of Planning to attend a meeting on Saturday morning, October 16, at the Community Concourse, Room 214, at which time the Metropolitan Transit Committee will hold a meeting requesting all Mayors, Councilmen and interested bodies to be present. INVITATION TO ART SHOW A letter was read from the Southland Art Association inviting members of the Council to attend an exhibit of paintings and crafts at the Recreation Building on Parkway, October 7. NOTICE OF HEARING A letter was read from the Public Utilities Commission giving notice of a hearing to be held October 20 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission Courtroom State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, for the purpose of in- vestigation into the requirements for a General Order providing rules govern- ing construction of underground electric and communications lines in the State of California. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF PORTION OF HARBOR DRIVE AS PARK A letter was read from Mrs. Frank Evenson requesting that the Council adopt a resolution urging the development of a portion of Harbor Drive in San Diego as a landscaped park. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. COUNCIL ACTION ON MELROSE AVENUE QUESTIONED Mr. Bob Hastings, 1475 Max Avenue, representing a group interested in the extension of Melrose Avenue, asked why the Council rescinded its former action which required Princess Park Estates to continue Melrose Avenue north of their subdivision. Mr. Hastings was told to meet with the Administrative Officer to obtain answers to his question~ and that any member of the Council would be glad to discuss the matter with him. b. EXECUTIVE SESSION AUTHORIZED FOR APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to fill three vacancies on the Sister City Commission and one vacancy on the Planning Com- mission. ~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SISTER CITY COMMISS ION Upon reconvening after the executive session, Mayor Anderson announced that Mr. Ira W. Taylor and Mr. Kenneth Scott had been unanimously appointed members of the Sister City Commission and Mr. Warren Smith was appointed as a member of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that Ira Taylor be appointed to the Sister City Cormmission to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Stanley Monroe and that Kenneth Scott be appointed to the Sister City Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Sam Piety, both terms to expire June 30, 1966. ~/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Mr. Warren Smith be appointed a member of the Planning Com- mission to fill the unexpired term of Alan Comstock, said term to expire June 30, 1966. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M. sine die. City Clerk