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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1967/11/07Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA November 7, 1967 men present: Absent: Also present: Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. of the First Methodist Church~ve the invocation. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Council- Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling None City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross~ City Engineer Cole~ Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer. Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Rev. Edgar Zimmerman RECOGNITION Mayor Sylvester recognized and congratulated Jerry Kirk, Director of Hill- top High School Band, and Larry Blumenthal, President of the Band Boosters Club, for their part in bringing the Hilltop High School Band to victory in the Autumn Band Review. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 31, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the rezoning from R-1 to R-3 of a portion of property at 210 Davidson Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 of a portion of property located at 210 Davidson Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mrs. E. L. Miller, 256 Second Avenue, stated she was not opposed to the rezoning but would like to see the plans for the proposed development. Mrs. Salvador Par, owner of the property, showed the plans they proposelto use in developing the property. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1085 - Rezoning property at 210 Davidson Street - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1085 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1086 - Amending Section 26.81 of Ordinance No. 807 pertaining to the schedule of sewer service charges - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparlingothat Ordinance No. 1086 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4598 - Gr~nting the appeal of County Properties, Inc., for condi- tional use permit for car wash Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4599 - Amending Schedule VI of the Traffic Code to revise the parking time limit on "F" Street from Fourth Avenue to Garrett Avenue Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4600 ~ Granting extension of time for tentative map - Palomar Plaza Subdivision Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4601 - Extending agreement with National City for use of dog pound facilities Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR PARKING PURPOSES Administrative Officer Ross reported on the Parking Place Con~nission's re- quest that the lot at 288 "F" Street be purchased for additional parking in the downtown parking district. After the report Mr. Ross indicated that the Council might consider the following alternatives: (a) Discontinue any further action on the purchase of the property. (b) Direct the City Attorney to institute con- demnation proceedings for the purchase of the property at a price of $91,480. (c) Direct the staff to engage the services of a qualified appraiser for the purpose of having the land appraised in conjunction with a condemnation action. Parking Place Commissioner Eckhart enlightened the Council on reasons why the Co~nission considered the purchase of the property at 288 "F" Street and answered questions from the Councilmen. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~and seconded by Councilman Sparling that steps be taken to initiate recommendations (b) and (c). City Attorney Lindberg recommended that part (c) be ~liminated from the motion in order to avoid any difficulty in committing the City for a $500 appraisal fee. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the motion of Councilman McAllister be amended to delete part (c). Councilman Anderson abstained. The original motion carried with Councilman Anderson voting no. 6/~REPORT ON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Compensation and Classifica- tion survey Administrative Officer Ross reviewed the recommendations of the Civil Service Co~nission that (a) The City Council extend the City's contract with Griffenhagen-Kroeger to March 31, 1968. (b) The City Council request that the consultant provide the Council compensation and fringe benefit recommendations for all full-time classified employees by March 31, 1968. (c) The City Council request the consultant to provide the Council with all other recommendations, as provided by contract, as soon as possible, including the classification plan, all salary ranges for new classifications being recommended, a classification and compensation plan for all hourly positions and a compensation plan for all execu- tive positions. (d) The City Council withhold the final 25% payment of the total bill for services rendered until ten days following the submission of the con- sultant's final report. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the recormmendations of the Civil Service Commission be approved. Councilman Anderson voted no. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PEtLMIT FOR RUBBISH RECEPTACLES Mr. Milo Berenson, co-owner of the Chula Vista Center on "F" Street, asked that the Council grant him a temporary encroachment permit in order to place his rubbish receptacles on the City right-of-way at the rear of his shopping center. He stated that proposed improvements to be made in the future at the Center will provide for areas off the City right-of-way for their rubbish disposal. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the request be denied as recommended by the staff. ~/KEQUEST FROM GIRLS' CLUB OF CHULA VISTA Mrs. Frank Youtsey, 663 Fig Avenue, introduced Mrs. Carlos Solar, 658 Brightwood, who is volunteer chairman of the Girls' Club of Chula Vista. Mrs. Solar read a prepared paper on the purpose and philosophy of the Girl~' Club of Chula Vista. Mrs. Youtsey requested use of park land to locate a building that has been donated for use by the Girls' Club. Her preference would be on City Park property at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study and report back at a later date. w/REQUEST FOR ONE-WAY STREET DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON A letter was read from R. E. Mansard, 264 Sierra Way, requesting the estab- lishment of one-way traffic on San Miguel Drive and Sierra Way in the 200 block starting on December 16, 1967 and continuing until January 1, 1968, to expedite the passage of heavy traffic viewing the annual Christmas decorations on the streets. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the request be granted. ~QUEST FOR STUDY ON POSSIBILITY OF USING MEMORIAL BOWL MORE OFTEN Councilman McCorquodale suggested that Administrative Officer Ross study and report on the possibility of using Memorial Bowl more often throughout the year for civic purposes. BACKINO TO TO ROS Mr. Larry Blumenthal, President of the Band Boosters Club, stated that they will be asking for financial backing to send the winning Hilltop High School Band to the Hose Bowl festivities on New Year's Day. It was estimated $6,000 will be needed to send all the members to Pasadena. Councilman Anderson paid tribute to Mr. Jerry Kirk, Band Director, and members of the band for their outstanding performance which ended in their winning the bid to march in the Rose Parade. Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M., sine die. %-- City Clerk ~