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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/04/06 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURIqED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 6, 1965 An adjourned regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warrens Assistant Administra- tive Officer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Invocation by Rev. Paul Veenstra of the Christian Reformed Church. ORDINANCE NO. 927 - Amending Sections 26.13 and 26.15 of the City Code relative to sewer connections - First reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Ander- son, and carried that Ordinance No. 927 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 McCorquodale~ Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 928 - Amending Article II and Article IV of the City Code adopting the Uniform Fire Code prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that Ordinance No. 928 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3664 - Granting conditional use permit to North Park Mortgage Company for tract office and signs at 112 East Oxford Street Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson~ McMains~ McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3665 - Authorizing City forces to do portion of work for curb, sidewalk and gutter improvements at Fifth Avenue and "I" Street Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains~ McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 3666 - Extending completion time on Palm Gardens Estates improve- ments Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling~ McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3667 - Accepting and dedicating certain real property as Bonita Road - Helmuth Offered by Councilman McAllister~ passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Authorizing agreement to participate in cost of extending sewer in Bonita Village to Helmuth property Upon request of representatives of the Helmuths, it was moved by Coun- cilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that this matter be held over until the meeting of April 20. RESOLUTION NO. 3668 - Endorsing the Sweetwater River Flood Control program under consideration by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Warren Barney, Director of County Special Services Department, in urging the Council to go on record supporting the Sweetwater River Flood Con- trol program, reviewed the program under consideration and answered questions directed to him by Councilmen. RESOLUTION NO. 3669 - Approving agreement between the City and National City providing for the use of the City Pound facilities and services Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale: Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None R~SOLUTION NO. 3670 - Endorsing and sponsoring the Institute on Government Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3671 - Finding competitive bidding to be impractical and award- ing contract to Rockwell Manufacturing Company for pur- chase of Parking Meter heads and authorizing appropriation of funds Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following voter to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None Councilman McCorquodale suggested it might be wise for the City to obtain prices from other companies on parking meter heads in order to compare prices. ~/CALL FOR BIDS ON TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SECOND AND "F" STREET AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevail- ing minimum wage scale for installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Second Avenue and "P" Street. APPROVAL OF "H" STREET EXTENSION PROJECT BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BE REQUESTBD The "H" Street extension feasibility study having been discussed at Council Conference March 31, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft a resolution to the County Board of Supervisors requesting that they approve the City's proposed "H" Street extension project and if possible make a definite commitment. ~.~LETTER DIRECTED TO STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ON "H" STREET EXTENSION It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllis- ter~ and carried that the City Attorney and Administrative Officer be directed to prepare and send a letter to the State Division of Highways to determine if the proposed "H" Street extension can be included in the State Highway system of highways. ~zINVITATION TO TOUR METROPOLITAN SEWER SYSTEM Administrative Officer Ross stated that an invitation has been received from the Metropolitan Sewage Advisory Board for elected officials to participate in a tour of the Metropolitan Sewage System commencing at 9:00 A.M. on April 7. ~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION City Attorney Lindberg explained that it would be entirely within the legal right of the Council to adjourn to an executive session to discuss the appointment of a member to the Planning Commission if it was their desire. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for the election of a nominee for the Planning Commission vacancy. Councilman McAllister voted no. OUNCII.MAN GRANTED PERMISSION TO LEAVE STATE McC ORQUODALE It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Councilman McCorquodale be permitted to leave the state for one week. .TRAFFIC HAZARD AT THIRD AND "F" STREET Councilman Anderson stated that, in her opinion, a traffic hazard existed at the northwest corner of Third and "F" Street when long cars parked in the last two parking spaces on Third Avenue. It would be her recommendation that parking be prohibited in these two spaces. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study. POINTMENT OF MAYOR TO BE AGENDA ITEM It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Clerk be directed to place for consideration, on the Coun- cil agenda for the meeting of April 20~ the matter of appointing a new Mayor and Mayor pro-tem. /~ARTICIPATION IN CITY ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS SUGGESTBD - YOUTH AWARDS Councilman McCorquodale suggested that consideration e given to a "Youth in Government Day", similar to the one conducted in National City whereby students from the Junior College and High Schools assume the roll of department heads and elected officials. Councilman McCorquodale stated that the Municipal Youth Recognition Award seems to be a good way for the City to recognize outstanding activities of its youth. Councilman Anderson suggested that winners of awards at the recent Science Fair be brought before the Council for recognition. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REPORT ON TRANSIT DIVISION MEETING Upon reporting on a meeting of the Transit Division of the League of Cali- fornia Cities, Mayor Sparling stated it was his recommendation that permissive legislation be introduced into the Legislature now in session permitting the formation of a Transit District for submission to the people for a vote. Councilman McCorquodale expressed opposition to the forming of another District and urged that legislation be introduced which would allow the Unified Port District to handle the transportation problems. ~'~REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES A letter was read from the Chula Vista Lions Club requesting that all license fees be waived on an International benefit soccer game to be held at the Chula Vista High School football field at 1:45 P.M. April 25. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~NVITATION TO MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES A letter was read from the Chula Vista Veterans Coordinating Council inviting Councilmen and their families to attend the 29th annual Memorial Day Services at Glen Abbey Memorial Park on May 31 at 10:00 A.M. REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL ACTION ON LEGISLATION A letter was read from the City of Anaheim urging that the Council express to their legislators opposition to Assembly Bills 346 and 431 relative to the apportionment of construction and maintenance expense of railroad cross- ings to public agencies. A letter was read from the County of Ventura requesting that the Council support Assembly Bill 1313 designed to control distribution of obscene litera- ture. A letter was read from the City of Long Beach requesting that the Coun- cil urge their State Legislative Representatives to sponsor and support a Con- stitutional Amendment which will permit cities in California to levy a 2% gross receipt tax on telephone companies. Ail letters referred to City Attorney Lindberg for report. OPTIONS RECEIVED FOR ACQUISITION OF BONITA VALLEY GOLF COURSE Administrative Officer Ross stated that he has received documents in the form of agreements giving the City options to purchase the Bonita Valley Coun- try Club from the membership and Wilson and Pettit, co-owners of the property. Mr. Ross reviewed terms of the options, stating that the offer of the Club was in line with the appraised value received by the City, but that the price asked by Wilson and Pettit was above the Cityfs appraised value. It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to negotiate further with Wilson and Pettit in an attempt to get their asking price more in line with the appraised value and report back at the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 3672 - Giving notice of intention to acquire by the exercise of eminent domain, or otherwise certain property for a mu- nicipal golf course, and accepting option offered by the Bonita Valley Country Club for the sale of a portion of said property Offered by Councilman McAltister, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None COUNCIL RETIRES FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:30 P.M. the Council recessed to executive session for the purpose of discussing the appointment of a member to the Planning Commission. COUNCIL RECONVENES - ~iLLAR APPOINTEi) TO P~hI~G CO~IISSIO~ At 8:55 P.M. the Council reconvened and Mayor Sparling announced that Mr. James Millar was appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unex- pired term of Ross Willhite, said term to expire June 30, 1965. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. sine die. City Clerk