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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/06/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 6, 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 meetings of May 16, 18 and 23, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~/'PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNS Mayor McCorquodale presented certificates to Mr. John L. Harney and Mr. William Sheldon, Jr., for having served with distinction and competence as Admin- istrative Interns in the City Administrative Office during the 1966-67 fiscal year. PUBLIC REARING - Proposed budget for fiscal year 1967-68 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1967-68, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Lt. Earl Clark, representing the Chula Vista Police Relief Association, requested that all police officers be given an additional 2~7o increase in salary in addition to those raises already recormnended. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester and seconded by Councilman McAllister that an additional 2~/o increase be granted to all police officers and an additional 25¢ ~er hour granted to all ~pecial officers assigned to Rohr traffic. It was moved by Councilman Anderson that the motion be amended to grant an additional 2~7o increase in salary to patrolmen and sergeants only. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, with Councilman Anderson voting no, that the Chief of Police be deleted from the original motion and all the rest of the police officers granted the 2½% increase. The original motion carried, as amended. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, and seconded by Councilman Sparling, that the sum-of $5,000.00 be added to the proposed Community Promotion budget, Account 1-19 B0-8B. It was moved by Councilman Sparling that the motion be amended to restore $7,760.00 to the 1-19 B0-8B account, making the total of $12,261.00 for special events. The motion died for lack of a second. The original motion to add $5,000.00 to Account 1-19 B0-8B failed to carry with Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson and McCorquodale voting no. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the budget be accepted as presented. ~REPORT ON PROPOSED WIDENING OF HILLTOP DRIVE IN CONJUNCTI~H "L" STREET WIDENING Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Council has received a report from the Engineering Division setting forth their findings after reconsidering the question of widening Hilltop Drive between Palomar Drive and "L" Street in conjunc- tion with the "L" Street widening project. The Engineers recommend that the inter- section of Hilltop Drive and "L" Street be constructed to its ultimate dimensions and that the widening of Hilltop Drive from Palomar Drive to "L" Street be included in this project. Attorney William Bm, er, representing several home owners on Hilltop Drive, spoke against the widening of Hilltop Drive at this time, stating that in their opinion, it would be premature. Mr. C. E. Norcross, 895 Hilltop Drive, spoke in favor of widening Hilltop Drive for one block each direction from its intersection with "L" Street. Mr. Archie Cox and Mrs. Mary Jesse both spoke in opposition to the widening of Hilltop Drive. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that that portion of Hilltop Drive in question be deleted from the proposed project and not widened at this time. Councilman Sparling voted no. ~ETITION AGAINST REMOVAL OF STREET LIGHT STANDARDS Mr. R. W. Farmer, 63 "L" Street, submitted a petition signed by approxi- mately forty-five property owners protesting the proposed removal of the existing street light standards now being used on "L" Street between Country Club Drive and Hilltop Drive, and also on Hilltop Drive between "L" Street and Palomar Drive. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be brought back to the Council for discussion at the next meeting. Mayor McCorqnodale requested that the matter of removal of the trees on the same streets be discussed at the same time. ORDINANCE NO. 1061 - Amending Ordinance No. 882 relative to Mission Cable TV, Inc. - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1061 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 McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1059 - Adopting National Electric Code, 1965 Edition and amendments - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1059 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. 4419 - Giving notice of intention to annex the Valle Lindo School site and setting June 27, 1967 as the time for a hearing 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 RESOLUTION - Withdrawing Mahy's Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 2 from Bonita- Sunnyside Fire Protection District Upon the request of the City Attorney, action on this resolution was held over one week. RESOLUTION NO. 4420 - Urging appointment of a San Diego County citizen to serve on State Highway Commission 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4421 - Appropriating funds for screening of Memorial Park Bowl Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Anderson requested that if possible, the screening be installed in time for the Altrusa Club's jointly sponsored performance of the San Diego Ballet to be held July 28 and 29. RESOLUTION NO. 4422 - Authorizing City Engineer to mail "Notice to Construct" notices and setting July 11, 1967 as the time for a hearing on Phase XII of the 1911 Block Act 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4423 - Approving cooperative agreement between Chula Vista, National City and San Diego County for the improvement of 30th Street and Sweetwater Road intersection 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4424 - Accepting, naming and dedicating one-foot control lot in Henry Pinnegar Subdivision 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4425 - Accepting, naming and dedicating grant deed in Henry Pinnegar Subdivision for street purposes - Kearney Street 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4426 - Accepting grant deed for one-foot control lots in Nestler Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None EESOLUTION NO. 4427 - Approving improvement agreement - Holiday Estates Subdivi- sion Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None Mr. John Morgan, representing the subdivider, stated that all conditions of the map and improvement agreement are fully satisfactory. RESOLUTION NO. 4428 - Approving final map - Holiday Estates Subdivision Unit No. 3 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~ESOLUTION - Accepting deeds for acquisition of park land at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action on this resolution be held over one week. RESOLUTION NO. 4429 - Appropriating funds for clerical help in Purchasing Department Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4430 - Recon~mending an award for Sergeant Robert Zeitelhack 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 REQUEST TO MOVE BUILDING INTO CITY GRANTED Administrative Officer Ross stated that he has received a request from the Park Hill Methodist Church to move a building into the City to 545 East Naples Street for use as a sanctuary. Planning Commission approval has been received and the Chief Building Inspector has inspected the building and recommended approval be granted, subject to his requirements to bring the building up to code standard. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and car- ried that the request be granted, subject to all requirements of the Building In- spector. V~A~TICIPATION IN PILOT STUDY FROM SAN DIEGO STATE COLLEGE AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from Dr. Richard Bigger, Director of Public Affairs Research Institute at San Diego State College, requesting City participation in a study to be made of San Diego State's Education TV Station to determine if this new facility can contribute, and in what ways, to local public employee training efforts. Estimated cost to the City would be $300.00. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that authorization be given to notify the College that the City will participate in the pilot study in an amount not to exceed $300.00. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman McAllister nominated H. E. Henderson for appointment to the Library Board. Councilman Anderson nominated Dr. Francis Drag. Mayor McCorquodale nominated Mrs. Dorothy Rudolph and Councilman Sparling nominated Mrs. Francis Com- stock. A ballot was taken with Mr. Henderson receiving the majority of votes. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Mr. Henderson be appointed a memSer of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Myrtle McDonald, said term to expire June 30, 1968. ~REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTS A letter was read from the Broadway Association recommending that additional lights be installed on "E", '~" and "L" Streets between Interstate 5 and Broadway to make those streets more inviting to the visitors of our City. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the letter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross. LETTER OF PROTEST ON WATER RATES A letter was read from Mrs. Rosemarie Alvarado, 1011 Hilltop Drive, pro- testing the amount of water rates charged by the California-Ameriean Water Company, Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross to get information on method used in reading water meters. Also send a copy of the letter to the South Bay Irriga- tion District. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Mayor McCorquodale, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross or City Engineer Cole give some of the ins and outs that we would have to go through to activate our municipal water service for the City of Chula Vista. CouncilmAn Anderson requested that Administrative Officer Ross check with the South Bay Irrigation District as to the status of the study from the engineer- ing firm on the purchase of the water company by the joint powers agreement of National City and the South Bay Irrigation District. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Chula Vista Post 434, American Legion express- ing appreciation for Council action which continues granting five points for all veterans and ten points for all disabled veterans on Chula Vista City employment examinations. ~INVITATION TO AFS ROUND UP An invitation was extended to all Councilmen to attend the County-wide AFS Round Up to be held June 10, 1967, from 1 to 7 P.M. at Rohr Park. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Council meetiAn Council Conference on Monday, June 12, 1967 at 3:30 P.M. to discuss the improvement of Greg Rogers Park, scheduling for the pro- posed new Police facility and trash rates. "E" STREET RAMP TRAFFIC HAZARD Councilman Anderson commented that in her opinion it was much more hazardous trying to<get onto the Freeway, northbound from "E" Street off-ramp at peak hours than it was sitting on the Freeway trying to get onto "E" Street. Mayor McCorquo- dale stated there was not much control that the City has over this but that he did think the officers directing the traffic at peak hours should give equal time to trafffic leaving the Freeway and Rohr employees trying to get onto the Freeway. BEAUTIFICATION OF FREEWAY BETWEEN NATIONAL CITY AND CHULA VISTA URGED Mayor McCorquodale expressed a desire that all possible be done to urge the State to beautify the Freeway between Chula Vista and National City even though it might be only on a temporary basis. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. sine die. City Clerk