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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/07/18Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA July 18, 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: Administrative Officer Ross, Assistant City Engineer Gesley, Plan- ning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor MeCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Edgar Zimmerman of the First Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 11, 1967, be approved, subject to the correction that Councilman Sparling's motion for a discussion on the police facility at the end of the meeting for the 18th include the words "at a formal taped meeting". Copies of the minutes were sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Phase XII, 1911 Block Act Administrative Officer Ross stated an investigation has been made by the Engineering Division regarding the exceptions requested at the hearing on Phase XII of the 1911 Act proceedings. The Engineers recommend that 30-day extensions be granted Mr. Muraoka for property at 1436 First Avenue, Mr. Laubmayer for prop- erty at 365 "K" Street, and Mr. Garcia for property at 250 "K" Street. It was also recommended that Mr. Miles be granted a four-month extension beyond the sixty- day ~nStallation period ending August 3, subject to posting a bond in the amount of $1,900.00, for property at the northeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Center Street. It was recommended that Mrs. Borer be granted a six-month extension, sub- ject to the posting of a $1,200.00 bond, for property at 70 Broadway. On the re- quest of Mr. Yamate that his property at 1002 Industrial Boulevard be deleted from the proceedings, the Engineers recommended that the request be denied and a one-year extension granted, subject to the posting of a bond in the amount of $2,100.00. This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of the hearing on Phase XII, 1911 Block Act, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing re- opened. Mr. Robert Miller, asked for an extension of time for his property at the northeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Center Street. He was told a four-month extension has been recommende~ subject to posting of a bond. Mr. Miles was in agreement. Mr. Zig Layman stated that the thirty-day extension recommended on the Laubmayer property would be sufficient but wanted to know if a bond would be required. He was informed a bond would not be necessary. Mr. Yamate asked the reason for recommending a one-year extension of the proceedings for his property. Assistant City Engineer Gesley stated that it was in order that the matter could be reviewed again in one year. Mr. Yamate stated that the widening of Interstate 5 in 1969 would change the usage of his property. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mr. Yamate not be required to post the recormnended $2,100.00 bond and that he get together with the Administrative Officer and work out an arrange- ment satisfactory to the two of them. RESOLUTION NO. 4488 - Electing to proceed under provisions of the 1911 Block Act - Phase XII Offered by Councilman McAllister, including all recommended exceptions, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale None None ORDINANCE NO. 1068 - Amending contract with State Employees' Retirement System - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1068 be placed on its~ac~nd 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. Offered imous consent~ AYES: Noes: Absent: 4489 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for "L" Street tree removal 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. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4490 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for slurry seal program - 1967-68 fiscal year 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. 4491 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for asphaltic concrete paving material for 1967-68 Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 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. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4492 - Authorizing extension of lease agreement for "F" Street School site building by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. 4493 - Giving notice of intention to annex Bonita Cove Annexation No. 3 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR FIRE STATION TEST PIT It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale be authorized for construction of a test pit at Fire Station No. 2 for the purpose of testing truck-mounted pumps. INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS RECOMMENDED FOR "E" STREET AND LANDIS AVENUE Administrative Officer Ross stated that a recormmendation has come from the Parking ~lace Commission recommending the installation of one-hour parking meters on both sides of '~" Street between Garrett and Third Avenues and two-hour meters on both sides of Landis Avenue north of "E" Street to the limits of the Parking District. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study and report back. ~/KEPORT ON STREET LIGHTS ON "L" STREET Administrative Officer Ross stated that at the Council Conference held July 10, the City Engineer discussed three alternate proposals on the matter of the: street lights along "L" Street between Hilltop Drive and Country Club Drive. He stated a majority of the property owners involved favored proposal three which would include ~nstallation of a new Mission Bell type light at "L" Street and Country Club Drive and removal and replacement of the four existing street lights. This improvement can be paid for by Gas Tax funds with the exception of an amount of $850.00 for replacement of two of the lights. The $850.00 would have to come from the General fund or property owners. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Engineer be directed to proceed on the basis of proposal three and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution authorizing the special appropriation of $850.00 from the General fund. AM.REPORT ON 1911 ACT ALLEY IMPROVEMENT Administrative Officer Ross reported that 69% of the property owners have expressed opposition to the proposed 1911 Act alley improvement district for the alley between "J" Street and Kearney Street and between Elm Avenue and Second Avenue. Because of this, he recommended that no further action be taken on the matter. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution abandoning the proceedings. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SISTER CITY FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council adjourn to an executive session for appointment of these two Commission members, 7:30 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.~ Council reconvened at this time. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mr. Spencer Menzel be reappointed a member of the Sister City F~iend- ship Commission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Mr. William McAlister be reappointed a member of the Civil Service Cormmission for a term of four years, said term to expire June 30~ 1971. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MEMBER OF BOARD OF APPEALS A letter was read from Mr. John Hayes tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Appeals effective as of July 1~ 1967. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written commending him for his service. REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN TAX RATE A letter was read from the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, Inc., recom- mending that the Council give consideration to reducing the tax rate for the com- ing fiscal year to compensate for the increase in assessed values. Councilman Sparling questioned where the association was during the public hearings on the City budget and County budget and also why they were not heard from at the time the County imposed a charge for use of the County dump. Mr. Standle~McMains, representing the Taxpayers Association, stated Mr. Clint Matthews represented the group as spokesman at the City budget hearing and that the organi- zation still being small, it was difficult to get members to devote the time to attend meetings. Councilman Sparling stated that next year the Council would welcome the counseling of the Taxpayers Association at the budget sessions. REQUEST THAT PARKWAYS BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE A letter addressed to Administrative Officer Ross from the Chamber of Commerce stated that the City Beautification Committee has discussed the possi- bility of having parkways in the commercial area filled with concrete in order to clean them up. They requested co~nents on this proposal from Mr. Ross. Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP Mr. Dale Horton, Subdivider, requested that the Council take action to approve the final map of Windsor Park Subdivision, subject to execution by the owner of a contract with the City for the installation of improvements and the posting of the necessary bonds guaranteeing said installation. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. ~DIScUSSION ON LOCATION OF A PROPOSED NEW POLICE FACILITY Mr. Clinton Matthews, President of the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, submitted a resolution outlining the views of the Taxpayers Association and the ~roadway Association on location of a new police facility. The resolution, which was read to the Council, recommended that all activities relating to the creation of additional facilities be held in abeyance until a long-range plan for a Civic Center complex containing all Civic facilities has been developed and adopted. Mr. Charles Shippey, representing the Chamber of Commerce, asked that any action on the police facility be deferred until the Chamber's study committee, which has completed its study, can submit its recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Chamber who will meet-again on August 10. Councilman Anderson questioned where everyone was when the Council was in the process of purchasing the site on Third Avenue for a proposed new police fa- cility. Mr. McMains replied that at the time the City was negotiating for the sale of City property to Sears and it was thought at that time the Boys' Club would have to be moved in a hurry. Administrative Officer Ross stated that when the Council was considering the purchase of the Third Avenue site, it was wondered if there might be room for the Boys' Club on the site but that the City's first obligation was to the Police Department. Mr. Kenneth Dunn, Vice President of the Downtown Association, submitted a resolution by the Association which was read to the Council. The resolution recon~nended that the new police facility be constructed and located in the present Civic Center area. Mr. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street, questioned where the present Council was when the "F" Street School site was purchased. He stated the site was purchased for Civic Center expansion. Mr. Jack McClure, 231 "K" Street, stated that the question that everyone is asking and one which is going to have to be answered is what does the City plan on doing with all the vacant property around the Civic Center. He stated a plan is needed. Mr. Robert Hastings, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Junior Chambec~stands firmly behind the Police Department and City Coun- cil on their stand to locate the new police facility on Third Avenue on property purchased for that purpose. Mr. Peter DeGraaf, 665 Del Mar Avenue, stated that the "F" Street School site was purchased for expansion of Civic Center facilities and asked where the plan is for the development of that property. It was his opinion that the new police facility should be located in the present Civic Center area. Mr. Hugh Christensen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue, a member of the Community Facilities Committee, but speaking as a citizen, gave the background of items studied by the Facilities Committee in making their recommendations to the Coun- cil. Most predominantly in the minds of most was what will be done with the present Civic Center property. He stated that all possibilities are being studied for the most efficient future use of the Civic Center property. Mr. Christensen stated that the Facilities Committee was unanimous in its decision to recommend that the police facility be removed from the present Civic Center site. Councilman McAllister stated that he does not feel that any majority can say that any given site is the best place for a police facility, there being good and bad about any site. However, after many discussions, he has been convinced by the technicians that the police needs of the City can best be served from the Third Avenue site and that the "F" Street site will be needed and used for other facilities. Councilman McAllister asked that the staff be requested to present their case regarding the police facility and why this particular site was chosen, along with the report of the Comm~unity Facilities Conm~ittee and then to attempt to re- solve any differences. Councilman Sparling read a prepared statement which reviewed a survey, made by the Planning Director in 1966, of future space needs by the City. He gave reasons why the Third Avenue site would be the more suitable site for the police facility. Police Chief Winters reviewed factors considered at the time the Third Avenue site was purchased and summarized a report from the Community Facilities Committee. A letter was read from Eugene York favoring the location of the police facility in the present Civic Center area but urging the Council to refrain from further planning of a police facility until after adoption of a general plan for civic facilities. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the staff be asked to write a resume of the reasons why the Council has chosen the direction to pursue that they have and that it be written up in the newsletter for the next issue, and to pursue the course that they have set until and if something is presented to lead them to believe they are on the wrong course. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M., sine die. City Clerk