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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/06/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY GOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 13, 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, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of June 6, 1967, be approved, copies hav- ing been sent to each Councilman. ~/~UBLIC HEARING - Appeal to action of Planning Commission denying the rezoning of property at 176-182 Fourth Avenue from R-3 to C-1 This being the time and place, as advertised, for hearing an appeal to the Planning Commission action denying rezoning of property at 176-182 Fourth Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mrs. Jeanne Campbell~ property owner in this area, spoke against the zone change. A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E.B~, 168 Fourth Avenue, expressing their opposition to the zone change. A petition was also submitted, signed by thirteen property owners in the area, in opposition to the zone change. At the request of the owners of the subject property for a thirty-day exten- sion of time for the hearing, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried to continue this hearing until July 11, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed prezoning to R-1 of the Valle Lindo School Site Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning to R-1 of the Valle Lindo School Site Annexation, Mayor McCorquodale de- clared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written correspondence, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1062 - Prezoning Valle Lindo School Site Annexation to R-1 - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1062 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling~ Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the revision of collection rates - Chula Vista Sanitary Service This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on revision of collection rates by the Chula Vista Sanitary Service, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Troy Kimbrough, 337 Inkopah Street, representing the Sea- view Property Owners of Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to any increase of rates at this time. Mr. Dick Chase, President of the Chula Vista Sanitary Service, speaking in support of the proposed rate revision, stated the dump facilities will be greatly improved even though the costs will be increased. Me continued his discussion with the showing of slides of Sanitary Service activities. Mr. Dale Bumpus, 66 East Paisley Street, spoke not in opposition to the proposed rate increase but would like to see everyone compelled to'pay for the service who use it. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written correspondence, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Following discussion by members of the Council, it was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Sylvester that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution to grant the rate increase and to extend the contract for five years, as requested. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried to amend the motion to consider the increase in rates only. Councilman McAllister and Councilman Sylvester conceded the amendment without a vote. Mayor McCorquodale voted no. After discussion of the financial statement presented by the Sanitary Serv- ice to the Council, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that an extension of two and one-half years be granted to the present contract. Councilmen McCorquodale and Sparling voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1061 - Amending Ordinance No. 882 relative to Mission Cable TV, Inc. - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1061 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. 4431 - Adopting budget for fiscal year 1967-68 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, ~oAtlis~r~.Sparling, Sylvester None None Also, Mrs. Carol Smith, Chairman of the Library Board, requested an additional $2,000.00 for the consultant's fees in the new budget, due to the fact that all pros- pective consultants~ services run higher than anticipated. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that this additional sum be considered at the time 'the subject of hiring a consultant comes before the Council, the date to be ~ 27. Mayor~_Mc~er~uodate voted no. -~o~ RESOLUTION NO. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4432 - Accepting and dedicating property as Allen School Road and Bonita Road 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: 4433 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for relocation of sewer facilities at Interstate 805 Freeway 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 At the request of City Engineer Cole=for an extension of thirty days, or a total of ninety days due to the fact the State does not have all the right-of-way cleared, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this extension be granted. RESOLUTION NO. 4434 - Accepting deeds and appropriating funds for acquisition of park land at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road - Dieterle and Barker 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 I{ESOLUTION NO. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4435 - Supporting Assembly Bills proposing a 2% in-lieu tax on all telephone companies in the State 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. 4436 - Entering into agreement and appropriating funds for hiring of Personnel Consultant Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the follo~ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman Anderson Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. Offered imous consent, AYES: Noes: Absent: 4437 - Exercising option for the purchase of real property for parking lot by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unan- passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Councilman Sylvester None ~j~DISCUSSION ON LIGHTS AND TREES AS TREY PERTAIN TO THE "L" STREET WIDENING PROJECT It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sperling, and carried that the Council concur with the City Engineer's report pertaining to the lights and trees on "L" Street in the widening project. City Engineer Cole asked the Council for a decision as to whether or not curbs and gutters were to be installed at the corner of Hilltop Drive, south of "L" Street, following the permanent plan or in limited area, similar to the north side of "L" Street on Hilltop Drive. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Mayor McCorquodale, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed along the lines of bringing the curbs over to full 34-foot width, subject to the public hearing on the 1911 Block Act. GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TREE REMOVAL ON "L" STREET BETWEEN COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND MYRA AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that authorization be granted to City Engineer to call for bids at the pre- vailing minimumwage scale for the tree removal on "L" Street, between Country Club Drive and Myra Avenue. DISCUSSION ON NEW POLICE FACILITY The Council has received a report from Police Chief Winters with regard to the new Police facility. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Council- man Sylvester, and carried to accept this report and recommendation. It was then moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution and agree- ment for the next Council meeting, designating Richard George Wheeler, Architect, to prepare schematic studies and cost estimates for the new facility. ~F~REPORT ON MELROSE AVENUE I~PROVEMENT - East Rienstra to East Quintard Streets Administrative Officer Ross gave a report on the latest developments in the Melrose Avenue improvement project. Mr. Dennis Wittman, representing Saratoga De- velopment Corporation~ developer in this area, stated that due tq extensive problems encountered, plans for undergrounding all utilities have been cancelled and offered his sincere apologies to the City. The contractor, Sim J. Harris Company, doing the work on Melrose for the City, will proceed on the job June 14, and plans to com- plete the construction by July 10~ 1967. ~,/~PPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO AD-HOC REGIONAL PARKS PLANNING COMMITTEE - Comprehensive Planning Organization Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Planning Director Warren and Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek be appointed to the Ad- Hoc Regional Parks Planning Committee. LETTER OF COMMENDATION REGARDING VETERANS~ EMPLOYMENT A letter was read from the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 61 of Chula Vista~ cormnending the Council on their action taken in giving service points to veterans for employment. ~/~ETTER COMPLIMENTING EMPLOYEES A letter was read from Mrs. H. R. Shuman, 847 Fourth Avenue~ complimenting the City on its employees and, also the selection of trees and their care. ~LETTER FRC~ CITY OF TORRANCE COUNCIL A letter was read from the City of Torrance City Council urging support by the Council of Assembly Bill 1705 which provides a minimum salary for Councilmen in both Charter and General Law Cities. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution for next week's meeting, supporting this Assembly bill. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DINNER DATE ANNOUNCED It was announced that the June dinner meeting of the League of California Cities would be hosted by the City of Escondido on Friday, June 23, 6:30 P.M., at Palomar Lanes in Escondido. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON LIGHTS ON "L" STREET WIDENING PROJECT Mr. R. W. Farmer, 63 "L" Street, questioned the action taken on the lights and trees on "L" Street. City Engineer Cole explained that lights would be in- stalled according to his report and concurred with by the Council. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, amd carried that the City Engineer be directed to work out an amicable agreement with those property owners involved. It was further moved by Mayor McCorquodale that the Mission Bell type light be used in this project. Motion died for lack of a second. OPPOSITION TO LEFT-TURN LANES ON "L" STREET AT HILLTOP DRIVE Mr. James Austin~ 17 "L" Street~ and Mrs. R. I. Barnes, 29 "L" Street, both spoke in opposition to the placing of left-turn lanes on "L" Street at Hilltop Drive. In their opinion, traffic does not warrant these lanes at this time. ~.~PROPOSED BOOTH AT SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated a contract had been signed for a booth at the San Diego County Fair. Due to a short budget, he requested a transfer of up to $300.00 from the Industrial Development account to complete pictures for this booth. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried to grant this request. RESOLUTION NO. 4438 - Additional appropriation of funds for Mayor's attendance at U. S. Conference of Mayors It was moved by Councilman Sparling that unanimous consent be given to of- feting resolution granting additional appropriation of funds for Mayor's attendance at U. S. Conference of Mayors in Honolulu, June 17 through June 21, 1967. Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Amderson~ McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~/COMPKEHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETING ANNOUNCED Councilman Sparling stated he wished to call the Council's attention to the meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Organization to be held next Monday, June 19, at 2 P.M., in the Health and Welfare Building, and urged all members to attend this meeting if at all possible. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. sine die. ty Clerk