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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/08/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA ~ Held Tuesday August 22, 1967 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- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Francis Maguire, Church of the Good Shepherd. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of August 15, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. REPORT ON PORT DISTRICT Port Corznissioner Robert Campbell brought the Council up-to-date on Tide- lands Survey Case No. 17 which pertains to a l~wsuit by persons claiming ownership to the tidelands. Mr. Campbell invited all Councilmen to attend a meeting of the Los Angeles District Corps of Engineers to be held Wednesday, August 30, at 7:30 P.M., Room 358, County Administration Center. The meeting will be held for a re- port from the Engineers on their findings on extension of the deep water channel in the bay to a point between "D" and "E" Streets in Chula Vista. Mr. Campbell announced that a contract has been awarded to the C. W. McGrath Construction Com- pany for hauling fill material for the physical beginning of the "J" Street marina and the extension southward of the existing 75-acre tidelands fill. Mr. Don L. Nay, Port Director, went through the chronology of events that will take place in construction of the "J" Street marina, beginning with the haul- ing of tons of fill dirt to the area by the McGrath Company. Mr. Harry Muns, representing the McGrath Construction Company, explained that all precautions will be taken by his company to inconvenience citizens as little as possible during the dirt hauling process down "L" Street from Telegraph Canyon Road to the tidelands. /~PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate a drainage easement adjacent to Dalseth Hills Subdivision No. 4 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a drainage easement adjacent to Dalseth Hills Subdivision Unit No. 4, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4527 - Ordering vacation of drainage easement adjacent to Dalseth Hills Subdivision Unit No. 4 Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1075 - Levying taxes on all taxable property in the City ~r 1967-68 ~¥~ fiscal year - First reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that Ordinance No. 1075 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling None None ORDINANCE NO. 1073 - Amending City Code relating to excessive noise - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1073 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1074 - Repealing cigarette tax ordinance No. 985 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1074 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester~ Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4528 - Approving tentative map of Rancho Vista Estates Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Dennis Wittman, engineer for the subdivider, stated that there would be no problem in meeting all requirements of the staff. ~.~RESOLUTION - Establishing cul de sac policy It was moved by Councilman SylYester, seconded by Councilman Anderson~ and carried that action on this resolution be held over until the meeting of September 5. RESOLUTION NO. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4529 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the purchase of an air compressor in the Public Works Department by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unan- passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NO. 4530 - Approving agreement with San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railroad to construct and maintain a drainage channel between "G" and "H" Streets Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by unan- passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester None None RESOLUTION NO. 4531 - Approving agreement with Leah Shapov for the extension of sewer main at 32 Third Avenue Offered by Councilman Sparling~ the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Spatting, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None PROPOSED RELOCATION OF SWEETWATER RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL Administrative Officer Ross stated that as a result of the Council confer- ence held August 15, on the State Division of Highways' proposal to relocate the Sweetwater River Flood Control Channel, he has written a letter to Mr. Warren Barney, Director of Special District Services for the County. Mr. Ross read the letter which requests that the channel relocation not jeopardize its future extension to the east and that the proposed change should be approved by the Corps of Engineers. Administrative Officer Ross reconm~ended that the Council endorse the realignment of the flood control channel and authorize him to send the letter as written. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the recormmendations of the Administrative Officer be approved. ~/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SISTER CITY FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION Councilman McAllister nominated Miss Sue Hume to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ira Taylor on the Sister City Friendship Commission. Mayor McCorquodale nomi- nated Imogene Hamilton to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ted Goff. There being no other nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Miss Hume be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Taylor on the Sister City Commission, said term to expire June 30, 1970, and that Mrs. Hamil- ton be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Goff, said term to expire June 30, 1969. ~/REQUEST FOR USE OF "F" STREET SCHOOL SITE FOR 1967 FIESTA A letter was read from Mr. Bob Hastings, Co-Chairman of the Fiesta de la Luna, requesting permission to use the City-owned land known as the "F" Street School site from October 5 through October 20 for the 1967 Fiesta. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the request be granted. Mayor McCorquodale abstained from voting. ~/' REQUEST FOR USE OF STREET FOR BLOCK PARTY A letter was read from Mrs. Donald Sipes, 543 Berland Way, requesting per- mission to hold a block party September 3, 1967, on Berland Way, east of Floyd Ave- nue. She requested permission to block off the street at Floyd Avenue from early evening to about midnight. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be granted. ~/REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT A letter was read from Mr. T. O. Palmer, 54 Whitney Street, requesting re- imbursement of part or all of the $55.00 filing fee in connection with the Whitney Street vacation proceedings. Mr. Palmer indicated that had unknown problems which were brought out at the hearings on the street vacation been known, the petition for vacation would never have been filed. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for action. PROTEST ON CORONADO DUMP A letter was read from Mr. Ray Stinnett, 492 Minor Avenue, protesting about the smoke from the Coronado dump and requesting that the Council protest to the City of Coronado. ~REQUEST TO BLOCK OFF TRAFFIC A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting permission to block off traffic in one of the following locations on the afternoon of September 16, 1967: Third Avenue between "F" and Davidson Streets; Third Avenue between "E" and Davidson Streets; or "F" Street between Third and Church Avenues. Also requested was use of the City-owned public address system. Purpose of the requests is for presentation of "Back-to-School Contest" prizes and a "Battle of the Bands" program. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross for action. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that a Council conference be held on Monday, August 28, at 3:30 P.M. in the Administrative Conference Room to review the proposed Police facility. CHULA VISTA SOUTH PONY LEAGUE Councilman Anderson stated that the Chula Vista South Pony League is in Springfield, Illinois, representing the West and competing with the North, East and South for the National Championship. Mrs. Anderson announced that there will be a recognition dinner for the boys at 7:30 P.M., August 30, at the Municipal Club House. Ail were invited to attend. ' Councilman Anderson asked for contributions from anyone interested so that small gifts could be given to each boy. Mr. Nell Haas reported that fifteen radios have been purchased and paid for, for the boys. Mr. Nell Haas stated that they are attempting to raise $342.50 for air tickets for a couple of the parents and any contributions would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Howard Minor, representing Chula Vista South Pony League, suggested that telegrams of praise be sent to the boys in the east. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a wire be sent in the name of the City Council. Councilman Anderson suggested that a certificate of appreciation be prepared and presented to each boy at the dinner in their honor. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the certificates be prepared as suggested. ADJOUP~4ENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. sine die. k.__. City Clerk~'