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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/08/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 3, 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, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Eng~m~e~ C~e, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Dr. Earl Kernahan of the First Methodist 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 July 27 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~zPRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO JAMES S. PRIDGEON Mayor Anderson presented the Council's Certificate bf Conwnendation to James S. Pridgeon for having been second in the running for the office of Gover- nor at California Boys' State and for having been elected Vice-President at Boys' Nation in Washington, D. C. W/tPUBLIC HEARING - Intention to change the name of "I" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposal to change the name of "I" Street, Mayor Anderson declared the hear- ing open. Speaking in opposition to the name change of "I" Street were Walter Seidler, Mrs. Richard Eshleman, George McGinley, Robert Steiner, Margaret Rich- ardson, Ray Livesay, Beatrice Peacher and Gerald Hatz. Speaking in favor of the name change were James Ripley, Lucien Brian, J. E. Kinsel, Albert Palensky, W. D. Pfeifer, Charles Johnson, James Cutler and Mr. Bellows. A letter of oppo- sition was read from Mr. and Mrs. Jarold Freeman. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no other written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that no action be taken on the change of the name of "I" Street and that the matter of changing all lettered streets be referred to the Planning Commis- sion for study. RESOLUTION NO. 3808 - Urging consolidation of South Bay Judicial District 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 - Supporting the present structure of Ready Reserve Forces Administrative Officer Ross reported that the basis for the proposed merger of the Army Reserve with the National Guard, as per information received from Washington, is that at present there is not equipment enough to service all existing reserve units and it is alleged by the Secretary of Defense that the merger would amount to an annual savings of $150,000,000. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that no action be taken. RESOLUTION NO. 3809 - Approving Planning Cormnission action granting conditional use permit to Dr. Kromschroeder and Associates for con- valescent facility in R-3-D zone Offered by Councilman Sparliqg, subject to the final approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission and that the City Attorney amend the resolution requesting that dedication be offered to provide a fifty-foot right-of-way from the center line of Bonita Road on the Bonita Road frontage of the property, 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: 3810 - Establishing limited parking of two hours on portion of Landis Avenue, north of "E" Street by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3811 - Authorizing "H" Street sewer extension and approving agreements for participation in construction by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3812 - Accepting bid and awarding contract for traffic signal at Fifth Avenue and "E" Street by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3813 - Approving agreement for law enforcement services with the County of San Diego by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None ~z/AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS ON EAST STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Nolan Avenue Halecrest School tO It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the improvement of East "J" Street from Nolan Avenue to Halecrest School. ~'AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR STREET RESURFACING It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains~ and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the pre- vailing minimum wage scale for the annual street resurfacing program. ~//REQUEST TO MOVE DWELLING APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from Jose J. Anton to move a dwelling from 508 Fig Avenue to 1190 Industrial Boulevard. The request has been approved by the Building Inspector. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the request to move the dwelling be granted subject to all requirements of the Building Inspector. ~ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF GOLF COURSE BOND ELECTION APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated that the arguments in favor of the acquisition of the Golf Course facilities~ accepted by the Council at the last meeting, have been checked by the firm of O'Melveny &Myers and returned with slight revisions. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Council- man Sparling, and carried that the revised arguments be approved for submission to the voters with their sample ballots. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ARIZONA STREET A letter was read from Ratner Manufacturing Company requesting that the City take steps immediately to improve Arizona Street in front of their property between Broadway and Industrial Boulevard, or vacate it in order that they may proceed with an expansion of their plant facilities. They also asked a variance of the ordinance concerning paved off-street parking. Arizona Street is located in the County. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study and report back and that all possible be done to help the firm in order that they may expand at this location. ~t~URCHASE OF BONITA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ENDORSED A letter was read from the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association endorsing the purchase of the Bonita Valley Country Club by the City of Chula Vista as a recreation complex. ~ED REMOVAL AUTHORIZED A letter was read from Fire Marshal Smithey requesting that the Council authorize the removal of vegetation and debris from Parcels No. 567-10-37 and No. 567-9-15. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Mc- Corquodale~ and carried that the Fire Marshal be directed to proceed with the removal of weeds from the parcels as recommended. f~L-HOTEL ROOM TAX Councilman Sparling stated that two weeks ago he appeared before the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce in favor of the City imposing a motel-hotel room tax. It was now his desire to bring the matter before the Council. It was moved by Councilman Sparling that the City Attorney be directed to draft an ordinance imposing a motel-hotel room tax to be brought back to the Council at a reasonable time with the idea of January 1, 1966, being the effec- tive date. Councilman McCorquodale seconded the motion. It was moved by Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the matter be tab%ed for the present time for possible discussion at a Council conference. Councilman Sparling and Councilman McCorquodale voted no, Mr. Clint M~tthews, on behalf of the motel industry, asked that represent- atives of the motel industry be heard when the Council does discuss the matter at conference. REQUEST THAT FUNDS BE WITHHELD FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE NEXT BUDGET It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale and seconded by Councilman Spar- ling that the Council go on record that no property tax funds will be allocated to the Chamber of Commerce in next year's budget. The motion failed to carry with only Councilman McCorquodale voting in the affirmative. ~/REPORT ON CONFERENCE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Mayor Anderson gave a report on the Conference of Cities conference which she attended in Detroit. ITATION TO CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON Mayor Anderson stated that she has received an invitation from Vice Pres- ident Humphrey requesting her presence at a conference in Washington on the llth day of August, at which the problems of the Cities and the Administrations pro- grams and proposals for coping with them will be discussed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution appro- priating $500.00 to cover the expenses of the Mayor to attend the conference in Washington. Councilman McMains voted no. ~//'CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET DEFENDED Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in defense of the Chamber budget and stated that actually only $16,000.00 was allocated from property tax funds to help defray expenses of the Chamber of Commerce. FFIC HAZARDS REPORTED Mr. Charles Johnson reported that there was much congestion in front of the Ratner Manufacturing Company on "L" Street at opening and closing hours of the factory. There being no cross-walks painted for the employees, a hazardous condition exists when they try to get to and from work across "L" Street. He recommended interim measures be taken to relieve the congestion. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross to discuss with the Traffic Engineer. Councilman McCorquodale stated a hazard exists at the shopping center at Naples and Hilltop Drive due to the fact that considerable traffic crosses Naples to enter Vista Way which dead-ends into Naples in front of the shopping center. He suggested a sign on the shopping center parking lot informing drivers that Vista Way is not a through street. Administrative Officer Ross authorized to check on the situation. HAMBER OF COMMERCE DEFENDED Mr. Paul Yeager stated that in defense of the Chamber of Cormmerce that, in his opinion, the Chamber is doing a good job and if any fault is found, it is because they do not receive the full cooperation of the citizens. COMPLAINT MADE ON ROCKS IN STREET Mr. John Rich, Rivera Court, asked if there is anything that can be done to prevent subdividers from dumping rocks and mud on the improved streets as they are now doing on East Rienstra Street. Also, what is being done on the proposed bedroom tax which would require subdividers to pay so much per lot towards schools. City Attorney Lindberg stated there was not much that could be done about mud from truck wheels. Also that the bedroom tax has been passed by the Legislature and is awaiting the Governor's signature. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that a Council Conference be held Monday, August 9 at 3:00 P.M. in the Administrative Conference Room for the purpose of discussing the proposed pawn shop ordinance and the merchandising coupon ordinance. ADJOUI~NT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:35 P.M. sine die. ~.~ City Clerk