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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/09/28Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFOENIA September 28, 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Admin- istrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Lee Green of the South Bay Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of September 21 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORDINANCE NO. 956 - Amending Subdivision Ordinance requiring undergrounding of public utility facilities in new subdivisions - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Ordinance No. 956 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion car- ried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAIlister~ 7:15 P.M. - Councilman McAllister took his seat at the Council table. RESOLUTION NO. 3857 - Regulating and restricting parking on "E" Street Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: None DISCUSSION ON AMBULANCE SERVICE Discussion centered on whether or not the present Council policy of dividing police calls for ambulances between two companies should be con- tinued. Mr. Lowell Crawford, owner of Crawford Ambulance Service, stated his firm was capable of giving as good a service in the City as is humanly possible. Mr. Roy Davis, 361 Vance Street, suggested that a citizens committee be appointed to study regulations for ambulance service in the City. Mr. Steve Ballard, owner of Bay Cities Ambulance Service, stated his company has consistently upgraded their ambulance service in the City of Chula Vista. Mrs. Jennie L. Morton, Secretary-Treasurer of Radio Emergency Asso- ciated Citizens Teams, urged that the Council leave the Crawford Ambulance Service on the police call list for one-half of each month. A letter was read from R.E.A.C.T., accompanied by a petition containing twenty-two sig- natures, also requesting that the Council leave the Crawford Ambulance Service on the police call list for one-half of each month. Mr. Robert Sprague, Manager of Bay Cities Ambulance, criticized service rendered by the Crawford Ambulance Service at a recent accident. Mr. Earl Crawford, owner of Acme Ambulance Service in National City, stated all ambulance companies have their similar problems. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City continue as in the past year, giving both ambu- lance services their equal amount of police calls as we are doing at the present time, knowing that within the future the City is going to grow and will have need for more service. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. Councilman McMains suggested that Councilman McCorquodale submit in writing to Administrative Officer Ross all of his ideas on the ambulance service and that a Council Conference be held on the matter. RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3858 - Approving maintenance agreement with the State Divi- sion of Highways by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. 3859 - Approving final map of Weatherstone South Subdivision No. 3 Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 3860 - Approving improvement agreement - Weatherstone South Subdivision No. 3 Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3861 - Approving final map of Hilltop Heights Subdivision by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None Mr. Ange Mandra, being of the opinion that Millan Court, in the Hi,top Subdivision, should be continued to Hilltop Drive, requested that the Council study the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 3862 - Approving improvement agreement - Hilltop Heights Subdivision Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains~ McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Phil Creaser, Secretary for Majestic Development, Inc., developers of Hilltop Heights Subdivision~ stated that he fully concurred with all im- provement requirements for the subdivision. RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3863 - Accepting Grant Deed from Majestic Development, Inc., for street purposes - Millan Court by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3864 - Accepting sewer easement from St. Johns Episcopal Church - Hilltop Heights Subdivision by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3865 - Accepting drainage easement fromM. L. and Wilda Smull - Hilltop Heights Subdivision by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. 3866 - Appropriating funds for sewer installation - Third Avenue 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. 3867 - Accepting bid, awarding contract and appropriating funds for '~" Street sewer extension Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. 3868 - Appropriating funds for acquisition of Police Facility site Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None Councilman McAllister reiterated his request that further study be given to the relocating of the police facility to make sure it will be lo- cated in the right place. RESOLUTION NO. 3869 - Modifying improvement agreement for Princess Manor Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: Councilmen Sparling, McMains Absent: None A petition signed by approximately 170 citizens requesting that Prin- cess Park Estates, Inc., be obligated to continue Melrose Avenue as a thrnugh street, was submitted by Mr. Fred Sonnefeld. A letter was read from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, submitted by Frank DeVote, Manager of the Land Department, requesting that the Council uphold the present agreement with Princess Park Estates, Inc., which requires them to improve Melrose Avenue outside of their subdivision. Completion of Melrose is necessary in order that the Gas Company can adequately supply the Princess Manor Development with gas without tearing up the newly-paved Rien- stra Street. Mr. Ralph Spaid, representing Princess Park Estates, disagreed with the contents of the letter from the Gas Company. Mr. Fred Sonnefeld and Mr. Billy Guiles stated they were led to be- lieve, when they purchased dwellings in Princess Manor Subdivision, that Melrose Avenue was to be continued through. Robert Bergen~ Attorney for Princess Park Estates, Inc., asked that the Council adopt the resolution before them, which is the formal finaliza- tion of former action, taking from them the burden of improving Melrose Ave- nue and placing it on the shoulders of the owners of the property through which Melrose would extend. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AUTHORIZED A plat was shown by City Planning Director Warren of two surplus City properties proposed for sale. The plat showed the surrounding properties, their uses and setbacks. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Spar- ling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary resolution calling for bids on Parcel 1, at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Kimball Terrace and that the Administrative Officer be directed to check into the possibilities of negoti- ating a sale of Parcel 2, at the northwest corner of Third Avenue Extension and Third Avenue, to the party who would be able to develop this parcel to the best interests of good planning. SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS Administrative Officer Ross stated that recommendations have been received from the Safety Council that stop signs be installed on Twin Oaks Avenue and Davidson Street; that funds be authorized to purchase fifty addi- tional uniforms for the Junior Traffic Patrol boys and that a letter be di- rected to the State, requesting their assistance in relieving the parking situation created by the opening of the State Unemployment Office on "F" and Guava. Mr. Ross recommended that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution establishing stop signs at the intersection of Twin Oaks Avenue and Davidsom Street, that the matter of the uniforms be referred to him and that he be authorized to write a letter to the State pertaining to the parking situation on "F" and Guava. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale~ seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the recommendations of Administrative Officer Ross be ap- proved. STONE AND YOUNGBERG AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH BOND SALE Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that authorization be given to Stone and Youngberg to proceed with the sale of the general obligation bonds for the acquisition of the Bonita Valley Country Club. ~'INVITATION TO VETERANS' DAY SERVICE A letter was read from Frank H. Van Dusen, Secretary of the Chula Vista Veterans Coordinating Council, inviting the Council to participate in observance of Veterans' Day, November 11, 1965, at the Chula Vista Bowl, starting at 11:00 A.M. NOTICE GIVEN OF INTENTION TO INSTALL FENCE A letter was read from Robert D. Yokes, 33 Third Avenue, stating that he intended to install a fence at the west end of the existing building at 33 Third Avenue to extend from the roof overhang support post to within an agreeable distance of Third Avenue black-top berm to prevent passage of ve- hicles. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was.~ad.~f~omcMrs. A. A. Coulson, 48 East San Miguel Drive, expressing appreciation for the Recreation Department and the Children's Hour at the Library. PARTICIPATION IN DRAINAGE DITCH PROJECT PROPOSED A letter from Hardy H. Rothschild was read agreeing to pay the $95.44 quoted him by the Engineering Department for improving the drainage ditch adjacent to the rear of his property at 861RiverlawnAvenue, providing the other property owners concerned participate 100 per cent. Referred to Ad- ministrative Officer Ross. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION A letter was read from Mr. Alfred O'Day tendering his resignation from the Sister City Commission. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried .that the resignation be accepted with regret and the Administrative Officer directed to write him a letter express- ing the Council's appreciation for his service. A letter was read from Mr. Sam Piety tendering his resignation from the Sister City Commission. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and the Administrative Officer directed to write him a letter expressing the Council's appreciation for his service. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO ELIMINATING PARKING ON "E" STREET A letter was read from Keith Atherton, owner of property at 380 "E" Street, expressing opposition to the change of any traffic patterns that would lessen the parking on the street. APPRECIATION EXTENDED TO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION Upon the recommendation of Councilman McCorquodale, it was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City's appreciation and congratulations be forwarded to the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their efforts on behalf of the Constitution Day Celebration. TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT FOURTH AND "E" DISCUSSED Councilman McMains stated that due to the increasing number of acci- dents at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and "E" Street after 11:00 P.M. when the signals switch from regular operation to blinking, it might be wise to extend the operation of the signals one more hour. City Engineer Cole was directed to have the Traffic Engineer check into the matter. ~MAYOR'S REPORT ON SACRAMENTO TRIP.~ Mayor Anderson reported that she has spent two days in Sacramento in pursuit of obtaining the location of the proposed Psychiatric Prison Hos- pital on Otay Mesa. She reported that Chula Vista's chance of obtaining the facility is greater now than it was earlier and that she will continue to pursue the matter. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SLATED Mayor Anderson set Monday, October 4 at 3:30 P.M., as the time for a Council Conference to discuss the possibility of making application for H.H.F.A. funds in connection with the Country Club and Rohr property. ~/~REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Mr. Paul Yeager requested that the Council pass an emergency ordin- ance authorizing people living on "F" Street in the vicinity of the State Unemployment office to paint their curbs red for three or four feet on each: side of their driveways to prohibit the all-day parkers, until the State can take steps to alleviate the parking problem at their installation. No action taken. ~CHAMBER OF CO~4ERCE BROCHURE DISTRIBUTED Mr. Niek Slijk distributed the Chamber of Commerce brochure on Chula Vista and stated that all volunteer work went into its compilation. He stated that the services of the Chamber of Commerce voluntary committee were available to the Council and all citizens. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M. sine die. City Clerk