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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1965/01/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF TItE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 12, 1965 A 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 Administra- tive 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 adjournment of the regular meeting of January 12, 1965. ~//iNTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN OFFICERS Mayor Sperling introduced Lt. Muller of the Naval Amphibious Base who in turn introduced a group of officers from various countries of the Far East who are in this country for specialized training. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of December 8, 15, 22 and January 5, 1965 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORDINANCE NO. 917 - Establishing 35 MPH speed limit on "C" Street between Broad- way and Fourth Avenue - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 917 be placed on its second reading, that read- ing of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling~ McCorquodale~ Anderson Noes: None Absent: None' ORDINANCE NO. 918 - Approving rezoning of Norman property on Otay Lakes Road to C-2-D - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 918 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sperling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3607 - Offer of street dedication by Don Norman 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. 3608 - Amending Rule II, Sec. 3 (b) (1 and 2) of Civil Service Rules and Regulations - Classification plan 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. 3609 - Approving Railroad Indenture Agreement at "F" and "G" Street crossings of San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railroad, west of the Freeway 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. 3610 - Accepting deed to Lot B and Parcel A, Bonita Cove Subdivision 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. 3611 - Waiving driveway width requirements - 798 Third Avenue 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. 3612 - Accepting deed to real property for street purposes on Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets - Sears~ Roebuck & Company 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. 3613 - Approving revised tentative map of Virginia Terrace Subdivision 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. 3614 - Approving special appropriation of $2~490.00 for landscap- ing and sprinkler system - Library addition Offered by Councilman McMains~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None ATE SET FOR HEARING ON REZONING SOUTH SIDE OF "F" STREET BETWEEN GUAVA AVENUE AND CHUI~t VISTA SHOPPING CENTER A letter was submitted from the Planning Con~nission recormnending that property along the south side of "F" Street between Guava Avenue and the Chula Vista Shopping Center be rezoned C-1 and R-3 with setbacks of five feet along Center Street and fifteen feet along Fourth Avenue and "F" Street. The Council had previously requested that the Cormnission consider C-1 zoning for the entire area. It was moved by Councilman Anderson~ seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that February 2, 1965, at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a hearing on the proposed rezoning. ~P~PORT FORNEED OF BUS LOADING FACILITIES ON FREEWAY ON REQUEST Administrative Officer Ross, in reporting on the request of the Division of Highways for an indication from the City as to the need for bus loading facil- ities on Freeway No. 805 between Route No. 5 near San Ysidro and Route 5 at Sorrento, stated that the San Diego Transit System has indicated there is no need for the bus loading facilities~ and would therefore recommend that none be included. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale~ seconded by Councilman Ander- son, and carried that the report of the Administrative Officer be approved. 0VING OF BUILDING WITHIN CITY APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross, reporting on the request of Frank Whitting- ton to move a building from 507 Fifth Avenue to 697 Third Avenue, stated that the building has been inspected by the Building Inspector who recommends the move, subject to meeting all requirements of the building code. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request to move the building be granted~ subject to all re- quirements of the Building Inspector. ~zREPORT ON PROCEDURE FOR AMENDI~G THE CHARTER City Attorney Lindberg read his written report on procedures required for amending the City Charter. Administrative Officer Ross gave a comparison of costs between submitting the proposed charter changes to the people at a special election or holding them over until the next general election in 1966. It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be tabled for the time being. Mayor Sparling asked each Councilman to shbmit names, at the next meeting, of persons they would like to serve on the Charter Review Cormnittee. The Commit- tee has requested~that at least two additional members be appointed. b~AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated that an application has been received from Mr. E. D. Duncan for a license to conduct an auction at 698 Broadway for one day, January 26, 1965. Bonds have been posted, all fees paid and police investigation report satisfactory. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, sec- onded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the license be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 3615 - Authorizing application for Public Utilities Commission railroad crossing funds at "L" 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. 3616 - Proclaiming "Operation Amigo" Day 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. 3617 - Proclaiming Junior Chamber of Commerce Week Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ~ZARD ON SECOND AVENUE REPORTED Councilman McCorquodale reported that the curbing on Second Avenue south of Chula Vista Street seems to dead-end into the street, causing a traffic hazard. City Engineer Cole was directed to look into the matter and report. ~ STUDY ON MONORAIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM REQUESTED Mayor Sparling stated that he brought up at the last County Mayors' meet- ing the subject of transportation as requested by the Council. He stated that they would like a report at their February meeting on the possibility of private enterprise installing a monorail for transportation between the cities. It was requested at the meeting that all twelve cities in the County act to encourage this means of transportation. ~I{EQUEST FOR ACTION ON BORDER FENCE A letter was read from the County Board of Supervisors requesting that the Council pass a resolution requesting that the Federal Government appropriate funds and install a fence along the International Border which would prevent rabid animals from crossing the border. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for next week's agenda. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS Mr. John Murphy requested the installation of street lights on Parkway between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. He was told to contact the City Engineer to see what could be worked out. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. until January 19 at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk