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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/04/04Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA April 4, 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 Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: Councilman Sylvester Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Assistant Planning Director M anganelli, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McAllister 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 Anderson, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 28, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~,~PRESENTATION OF 30-YEAR SERVICE AWARD TO CHIEF GEORGE LEE Mayor McAllister presented a service award pin and certificate to Fire Chief George S. Lee for his thirty years of service with the City. ~/'PRESENTATION OF UCS AWARDS BY ROBERT B. JAMES Mr. Robert James, representing the Community Services organization, pre- sented certificates to representatives of the Fire, Building Inspection, Plan- ning and Personnel Departments, the City Attorney's office and Administration for having participated one hundred per cent in the 1966 United Community Serv- ices fund drive. Also presented was a special honor award to the management and employees of the City of Chula Vista. ORDINANCE NO. 1050 - Amending Traffic Code to authorize property owners to paint curbs at driveways - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1050 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1051 - Providing for fees for the agenda and minutes of various Commissions and Boards - First reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1051 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE RELATING TO EXCESSIVE NOISE It was moved by Councilman Sparling that the time set forth in Section 20.35.2, subsection (b), be changed from 9:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Bill Sims, 353 Montcalm Street, was of the opinion that the section requiring that certain sounds not be audible at a distance of fifty feet from the building in which it is located should be changed to increase the distance. A letter was read from M. C. Sutterfield, 532 Oaklawn Avenue, requesting that the same section be changed to decrease the distance from fifty feet to twenty feet. Mr. Neil Haas, whose business is Radio Service, was of the opinion the proposed ordinance could be improved. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that action on the proposed ordinance be delayed one week and that the ordinance be studied at Council Conference. ~,~COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Councilman Sparling moved that the Council hold a conference Monday, April 10, at 3:30 P.M., in the Administrative Conference room to consider the proposed noise ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1048 - Amending City Code relating to Planning Commission review of structures to be relocated - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1048 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1049 - Amending City Code relating to fencing of swimming pools - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1049 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4368 - Authorizing encroachment permit to City of San Diego for water main in Industrial Boulevard, West Bay Boulevard and Moss Street 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, McAllister, Sparling Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: Councilman Sylvester It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that this be referred back to the City Attorney to contact the City of San Diego in regard to striking the name of San Diego from the salt water conversion facility. Motion died for lack of second. RESOLUTION NO. 4369 - Changing name of National Avenue to Broadway from "L" Street to Moss Street 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, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4370 - Adopting a street tree removal and replacement policy for Gas Tax projects 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, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4371 - Approving special appropriation of $346.50 for tuition reimbursement program Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None Councilman Sylvester ,~zDISCUSSION ON T~FFIC ~ZA~ ALONG ~ST"L"STREET BETWEEN ~LROSE A~ NACION A~N~S City Engineer Cole reviewed the recommendation of the Safety Council that "no left turn" signs be posted on Monterey and Mission Avenues at their intersection with East "L" Street for a test period of eight months. A traffic hazard due to poor sight distance on a portion of East "L" Street between Mel- rose and Nacion Avenues had previously been reported to the Council. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer that if "no left turn" signs are approved, that it be on an interim basis while the Public Works De- partment includes in its schedule of Gas Tax projects, for approval, a proposed modification of "L" Street in this area which would solve the sight distance problem. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the recommendations of the Safety Council and City Engineer be accepted. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. ~.zREPORT ON ACQUISITION OF LARD FOR PALOMAR SCHOOL-PARK SITE Administrative Officer Ross reported that Mr. Ray E. Dixon has indicated a willingness to accept $12,400.00 for 3.1 acres directly east of the Palomar Elementary School which the City is desirous of obtaining for development of a neighborhood park. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the staff be directed to take steps to acquire the property and that the City Attorney prepare, for the next meeting, the resolution appro- priating the necessary funds. ~z/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES COMMITTEE Administrative Officer Ross reported that he has received word from Dr. Mannis that he will not be able to serve on the Cormnunity Facilities Committee, thus making three vacancies to fill on the cormnittee. Mr. Ross stated that the name of Mrs. Doris Odenthal has been submitted by Councilman Sparling ~nd that of Mr. Hugh Christensen by Councilman McCorquodale for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Anderson that appointment be held over one more week in order that more names may be submitted. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Mrs. Odenthal and Mr. Christensen be appointed. W/'~NATIONAL CITY RESOLUTION IMPLORING CITIZENS TO SHOW GREATER RESPECT FOR LAW AND ORDER A resolution was read from National City imploring all citizens to show a greater respect for law and order with the pledge of utmost cooperation ex- tended to aiding law enforcement personnel in the discharge of their duties, and urgin~ other cities to adopt similar resolutions. No action taken. NATIONAL CITY RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED REDISTRICTING OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY A resolution was read from National City calling upon the County Board of Supervisors to provide a common representation for the South Bay communities and that the City of National City not be transferred to a Supervisorial dis- trict other than that in which the other South Bay communities will be placed. Also, that the Board delay any final redistricting for at least thirty days to allow the South Bay cormmunities an opportunity to present alternative plans for redistricting. It was suggested by Councilman Spatting that the Council take no action on the matter but that the Mayor act on behalf of the Council through the League of California Cities Board of Directors for San Diego County. ~//DISCUSSION SUPERVISORS - Increase in fees for use of ON ACTION OF BOAKD OF County dump Mayor McAllister stated that the League of California Cities Board of Directors, representing the thirteen cities in the County of San Diego, deliv- ered a resolution to the Board of Supervisors requesting that they delay action regarding an increase of fees for use of the County dump. However~ the Board has taken action to increase the fees. Councilman Sparling recon~nended that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to push, with all speed, the Council Resolution No. 4209 to the State Legislature which urges changes in the State taxation structure to effect a more equitable apportionment of County ad valorem taxes between citizens of municipalities and residents of unincorporated County areas. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Administrative Officer be authorized to start seeking a dump site for the City where we can have a sanitary cut and fill with the pro- viso that the land, if purchased, eventually would be used for park purposes for the City. ~/CIGARETTE-MOTEL TAX TO BE DISCUSSED AT COUNCIL CONFERENCE Councilman McCorquodale suggested that the matter of earmarking the cig- arette tax for capital improvements be discussed at the next Council Conference in order that the staff will know the Council's wishes before finalizing their budgets for the coming year. Councilman Anderson requested that the motel tax be discussed at the same conference. ~/APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE BEER LICENSE Administrative Officer Ross stated that he has received a report from the Chief of Police requesting that the Council authorize a formal protest to the application of the Pizza Hut of San Diego, Int., for an on-sale beer license for premises at the southwest corner of Madison Avenue and "H" Street. It was moved by Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Police Department investigate to determine if the application is for a plain beer bar license or a license where beer is served in a bona fide eating estab- lishment, and if it is to be an out and out beer bar, that the application be opposed before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:20 P.M. sine die.