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.