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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1965/10/26Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 26, 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 Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Birector of Planning Warren, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINIYI~S It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of October 19, 1965 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed permanent zoning to C-1-D for property located at the southwest corner of Bonita Road and Otay Lakes Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed permanent zoning to C-1-D for property located at the southwest corner of Bonita Road and Otay Lakes Road and the establishment of setbacks, Mayor Anderson declared the hearing open. Mr. Lloyd Lee spoke in favor of the zoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling~ and carried that the proposed ordinance zoning this property to C-1-D be amended to in61ude the establishment of a 25-foot setback on Otay Lakes Road. ORDINANCE NO. 960 - Permanently zoning property located at the southwest corner of Bonita Road and Otay Lakes Road and establishing set- backs - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 960, as amended, be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 958 - Amending Ordinance No. 252, establishing truck routes in the City - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that Ordinance No. 958 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Spatting, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 959 - Authorizing issuance of General Obligation bonds - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 959 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3890 - Accepting grant deed and dedicating property for street purposes from James C. Patten - Millan Court Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAltister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3891 - Amending Civil Service Rule II - Greenskeeper Foreman and amending Resolution No. 3760 Offered by Councilman McAllister~ passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None iAMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF RULE IX OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the wording in the first sentence of the proposed amendment to Section 5 of Rule IX of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations be amended by deleting the words "approved by" and substituting the words "subject to the recommendations of" the appointing authority and Personnel Officer and "with the approval of" the Chief Administrative Officer. RESOLUTION NO. 3892 - Amending Civil Service Rule IX, Section 5 - Special l~ave without pay Offered by Councilman McAllister, as amended, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3893 - Authorizing execution of agreement with County of San Diego for construction of traffic signals - Palomar Street and Third Avenue Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None~ PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON PROPOSED RAIL INSTALLATION ON "G" STREET, WEST OF MONTGOMERY FREEWAY A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the proposed alignment of a rail spur along the north side of "G" Street be- tween Bay Boulevard West and the 75-acre tidelands fill area be approved and that the dog pound be moved to the north of its present location. Councilman Sparling expressed concern that no action has been taken on a proposed agreement between the Santa Fe Railway and Southern Pacific whereby they would have joint operational rights over common lines in the Chula Vista area. Mr. E. G. Stubbs, Santa Fe representative~ was asked to comment and answer questions on the matter. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale~ and carried that action on the rail spur on "G" Street be delayed for one month and referred to Administrative Officer Ross for a meeting with railway officials and Port District representatives for further study. ~PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON VACATION OF PORTION OF STREET A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the portion of "D" Street crossing the Santa Fe Railway property west of the Freeway be vacated. Mr. E. G. Stubbs~ Santa Fe representative~ spoke urging that the Coun- cil vacate this portion of "D" Street and stated that his firm has indicated they will dedicate property for the proposed Tidelands Avenue from "E" Street to "G" Street. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary reso- lution giving notice of intention to vacate this portion of "D" Street. ~,/'NOVEMBER 16, 1965, SET AS TIME FOR HEARING ON APPEAL OF DR. ALBERT KLUG It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that November 16, 1965 at 7:00 P.M., be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal of Dr. Albert Klu~ to Planning Commission action denying a parking variance for property at 360 "F" Street. L/..DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHING PAP, KING DISTRICT FINANCING Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Council has received a report from Finance Officer Grant on business conditions in the Downtown Area since the creation of the Parking District, as requested by Mayor Anderson at the last meeting. Question before the Council was whether or not the Parking District should pay interest on the loan from the City which made the District possible. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Mc- Mains, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution authorizing repayment from the Parking District of principal only over the period of time suggested in the outline. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McMains Noes: Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None It was moved by Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that a decision on repayments to the City by the Parking District be delayed for two weeks awaiting a determination by the Finance Officer as to a repayment schedule., Councilmen McCorquodale and Sparling voted no. REPORT REQUESTED ON THE RICHMOND PLAN Mayor Anderson requested that a report be given within two weeks on the Richmond Plan, preferably at a Council Conference. ENGINEER'S REPORT ON PHASE XI, 1911 BLOCK ACT - November 9 set for hearing City Engineer Cole reported on the cost of construction and assessment under Phase XI of the 1911 Act. It was moved by Councilman Spatting, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that November 9 at 7:00 P.M., be set as the time for a public hearing on the report and assessment. ~REPORT ON SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - Third Avenue Extension Administrative Officer Ross stated that the owner of the property ad- joining the City property which is for sale at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Third Avenue Extension has been contacted and has offered the City $1~000 for the property. The property having been appraised at $5,000, Mr. Ross recommended that the Council authorize a call for bids. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale, and carried that the City Administrative Officer be authorized to call for bids on the City property at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Third Avenue Extension. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTED TO HOLD HEARING TO ESTABLISH "D" ZONE It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Mc- Allister, and carried that the Planning Commission be requested to hold a hear- ing on the establishment of a "D" zone for the City property on the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Third Avenue Extension, prior to going out for bids for its sale. TRANSFER OF JURY TRIALS TO SAN DIEGO COURTS Mayor Anderson moved that any discussion or action on the matter of transferring jury trials from the South Bay Municipal Court to San Diego be deferred one week awaiting the outcome of a meeting of County Judges to be held October 27. Councilman McCorquodale abstained from voting. REPORT ON LEGISLATION REQUESTED Attorney Councilman Sparling requested that the City/bring back an analysis of the legislation which didl authorize the Board of Supervisors to consoli- date certain judicial districts within the County, and the intent of the legis- lation. ..'ACTION TAKEN ON VISIT TO GENERAL ROCA Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Sister City Commission has recon~nended that Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp and Mr. Spencer Menzel be allowed to represent the City on a trip to General Roca, Argentina. It was also recom- mended that one Councilman be authorized to take the trip. It was stated that an additional $500.00 would be needed to cover travel expense of the Council- man or $700.00 if direct flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City is made, which flight would save one day's time. It was moved by Councilman McCorqu~dale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that one member of the Council be authorized to take the trip to General Roca and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution appropriating $700.00 to cover the additional cost. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that Councilman McAllister be the Councilman to make the trip to General Roca. Councilman McAllister abstained from voting. REPORT ON LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE Administrative Officer Stenberg gave a report on the League of Cali- fornia Cities conference in San Francisco. Councilman Sparling suggested that Mayor Anderson, at the next Board of Mayors~ meeting~ recormmend that some action be taken to attempt to take some of the confusion out of the League of California Cities conferences. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale, and carried that a letter be written from the City Council congratd~ lating Mayor Erwin Sklar of Oceanside on his election as president of the League and offering our cooperation in any way on League business. REGIONAL GENERAL PLAN POLICY COORDINATING COMMITTEE A letter was read from the County Board of Supervisors recommending and requesting that each member agency of the Transportation Policy Coordinat- ing Committee authorize its member on the committee to also act as a member of the Regional General Plan Policy Coordinating Committee. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Councilman Sparling, with Administrative Officer Ross as al- ternate, be authorized to act as members of the Regional General Plan Policy Coordinating Committee. INVITATIONS A letter was read from the Senior Citizens Club inviting members of the City Council to their fourth anniversary luncheon celebration to be held November 4, 1965, at noon in Norman Park Center. An invitation was read from the Chula Vista Chapter Order of DeMolay, inviting Councilmen to attend the 37th public installation of officers on October 30, 1965 at 7:30 P.M., in the Chula Vista Masonic Temple at 732 Third Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 3894 - Approving encroachment permit for Christmas lighting Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling~ McMains Noes: None Absent: None ADJOURIqMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 9:08 P.M. sine die.