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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1965/02/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 23, 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 Warren, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjourn- ment of the adjourned regular meeting of February 23, 1965. v.'APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - Rezoning on Third Avenue, north of "D" Street - R. H. Woodward - Set for Public Hearing After Planning Director Warren described the area on Third Avenue, 140 feet north of "D" Street, which the Planning Commission denied rezoning from R-1 to R-3, it was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman McAllis- ter, and carried that March 16, 1965 at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a hearing on the rezoning. APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - Denying variance to allow homes con- raining 1100 square feet in Southwestern College Estates - Bollenbacher & Kelton, Inc. - Set for public hearing Planning Director Warren explained the action of the Planning Commis- sion with regard to variance denial to Bollenbacher & Kelton, Inc., to allow homes containing 1100 square feet in Southwestern College Estates. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that March 16, 1965, at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a hearing on the variance. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Sections 33.3, definition of "Family", and 33.16, minimum floor area in R-1 zones After discussion of the Planning Commission recommendation to amend zoning ordinance relative to Sections 33.3 and 33.16, it was moved by Coun- cilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried to set March 16, 1965 at 7:00 P.M. for a public hearing on the matter. RESOLUTION - Approving and adopting amendments to Rule II of the Civil Service Rules Administrative Officer Ross recon~nended that the Council hold this resolution over for consideration at the next meeting in order to give more time for study. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Council- man McCorquodale, and carried to hold this resolution over for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 3640 - Accepting lien from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips for the installation of street improvements at 754 "F" Street Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains~ McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3641 - Opposing alteration of control zone for Ream Field 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. 3642 - Authorizing State to prepare special population estimate 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. 3643 - Commendation for "Operation Amigo" Project~ Copley Press, Inc., and San Diego Union & Evening Tribune Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale~ Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3644 - Commendation for "Operation Amigo" Project to Sweetwater Union High School District~ Hilltop High School and Citizens of Chula Vista Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ~REPORT ON "E" AND "H" STREET LIGHTS - Chief Administrative Officer Administrative Officer Ross gave his report on street lights proposed for "E" and "H" Streets, between Broadway and Montgomery Freeway, which had been requested for study by the Chamber of Commerce. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried to proceed with the plan as outlined by the Engineering Department. ~/~WEETWATER VALLEY FLOOD CONTROL REPORT Councilman McMains, in commenting on the Army Corps of Engineers' report for Sweetwater Valley Flood Control, stated he felt the staff should consider a possible connecting street at the south end of the bridge on Edgemere Road. Referred to Chief Administrative Officer for report back at the earliest pos- sible date. ~/'BROADWAY AND "C" TtkAFFIC LIGHT REPORT Councilman Anderson questioned what progress was being made on the traffic light to be installed at Broadway and "C" Street. City Engineer Cole reported the City has everything ready to go to bid as soon as approval is received from the County. '~/~QUEST INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THIPd) AND "E" STREET Councilman McCorquodale asked if anything could be done to change the red blinking during late night hours of the traffic signal at Third and "E" Street. He felt that the traffic flow warrants it changed to yellow. City Engineer was asked to make an investigation. ~/~EPORT ON TRANSIT MEETING Mayor Sparling reported on the recent meeting of the Mayors of various local cities with regard to the Transit problem. Mr. Terry Owen, who is in charge of Federal funds for distribution to metropolitan areas, in the meet- ing with them, stated no funds would be provided for the establishment of a transit system unless it would benefit all local communities. Councilman McCorquodale again pointed out his feeling that the Port District should be considered to handle the transportation system. ~/'~ETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from School Board President of Buenos Aires, Mr. Almeyra, expressing their appreciation for the City's help in "Operation Amigo" project. V~'~LETTER OF THANKS TO COUNCIL A letter was read from Mr. L. E. Crownover, Manager of local J. C. Penney Coo, giving his thanks for the plaque presented to their founder, Mr. J. C. Penney, on the occasion of his visit to Chula Vista. He was especially appreciative of Councilman Anderson's presentation. LETTER ON OBJECTION TO TRASH PICK-UP BILLING A letter was read from Mrs. Edna M. Updegraff requesting other means of billing since she is paying for her tenants' trash pick-up. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~LETTER REGARDING CROSSWALK ON BROADWAY A letter was read from Craig A. Starkey, President of the Broadway Association, requesting the Council again review the need for a crosswalk on Broadway between "H" and "I" Streets. Referred to Safety Committee. jREPORT ON ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN BY CHAMBER OF COMMERGE Niek Slijk, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, reported on various ways the cormnittee has proposed to stage the anti-litter campaign~ which will be on a twelve-month basis. A further report on a definite program will be given at a later date. ~"JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AIRPORT MOVIE TO BE SHOWN Mayor Sparling introduced Hugh Christiansen, President of Junior Chamber of Commerce, who announced that a movie regarding local airports would be shown immediately after adjournment of the council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 7:55 P.M. until March 2, at 7:00 P.M.