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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/02/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 21, 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 Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Director Warren, 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 February 14, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~UBLIC HEARING (continued) - Establishment of Flood Plain Zoning in Lower Sweet- water Valley Upon the recon~nendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that this hear- ing be continued until March 21, 1967, at 7:00 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1039 - Relating to identification cards for taxicab drivers - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1039 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ~-/ CODE OF ETHICS Councilman Sylvester suggested that the first paragraph of sub-section 2, Section 1.44 be deleted from the proposed Code of Ethics; that the word "letter- head" in the second paragraph, sub-section 2, Section 1.44 be stricken and the word "official" be inserted in front of the word "seal" in the same paragraph; that sub-section 1, Section 1.49 be amended to require that proof of any alleged violation be submitted at the time a sworn complaint is received by the Board of Ethics; and that Section 1.50 be amended to allow for the calling of a meeting of the Board of Ethics by the Vice Chairman or four members of the Board in the absence of the Chairman. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, and seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale that the aforementioned changes to the Code of Ethics be approved. The motion failed with Councilmen Anderson, McAllister and McCorquodale voting no. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, and seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale that the first paragraph of sub-section 2, Section 1.44 be deleted from the proposed Code of Ethics. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen Ander- son, McAllister and McCorquodale voting no. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the word "letter-head" in the second paragraph, sub-section 2, Section 1.44 be stricken and the words "city stationery" be inserted in its place and the word "official" be inserted in fron~t of the words "City seal" in the same paragraph. It was ~oved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Section 1.50 be amended to provide that in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Ethics, a meeting may be called by the Vice Chairman or the concurrence of a majority of the members of the Board. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, and seconded by Councilman Syl- rester that the word "valuable" be stricken from sub-section 4, Section 1.46. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen Sparling, Anderson and McAllister voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1040 - Adopting a Code of Ethics for officers and employees of the City - First reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1040 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 McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4329 - Approving attendance of Personnel Officer at Institute on Labor Relations and appropriating funds for same 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4330 - Amending Schedule III of the Traffic Code to revise the "No Parking" regulation on East Naples Street 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, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4331 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for Third Avenue traf- fic signal modification at Davidson, "F" and "G" Streets 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None /DIscussION ON LEFT-TURN LANES ON "E" STREET AT FIFTH, SECOND AND FIRST AVENUES City Engineer Cole explained his proposal for establishing left-turn traf- fic lanes at the intersections of "E" Street with Fifth, Second and First Avenues. Mr. Victor Wood, 110 "E" Street, stated he did not feel the present traffic war- ranted a left-turn lane at the First Avenue intersection and that if put in, he would have no place for his company to park. Mr. Tony Loria, 109 '~" Street~ also spoke in opposition to the establishment of left=turn lanes at the First Avenue intersection. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that the intersection of First Avenue and "E" Street be deleted from further discussion. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Burke~ representing the Board of Trustees of the ?ilgrim Lutheran Church, opposed the plan for the intersection of Fifth Avenue when informed by the City Attorney that the "no parking" regulation in front of the church could not be lifted while loading for funerals. Mrs. Lee Ramsey, northwest corner of First and "E" Street, suggested that other property owners should do as she did, and widen their driveways to allow for the parking of more cars off the street. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter be held over until March 14, in order for the Traffic Engineer to discuss with the property owners the possibilities of widening drive- ways or any other possibilities for increasing their off-street parking. REPORT ON MELROSE AVENUE Administrative Officer Ross reviewed past action which has transpired on the matter of the improvement of Melrose Avenue between Quintard and Rienstra Streets. After reporting on the different alternatives the Council could con- sider at this time, the Administrative Officer recommended that the Council take action to proceed with the installation of this portion of Melrose Avenue i~medi- ately. It was moved by Councilman Sparlin$, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Engineer be directed to complete the plans, specifica- tions and cost estimates for the installation of that portion of Melrose Avenue which Princess Park Estates, Inc., had agreed to improve, and to check on the possibility of using Gas Tax funds on this project, and be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale and bring the matter back to the Council for consideration. ~,z-~REQUEST FOR MILEAGE STUDY ON DISTANCE FROM FIRE STATION TO FARTHEST DWELLING Upon the request of Councilman McCorquodale, Administrative Officer Ross will have a check made on the number of miles it is from any one fire station in the City to the farthest dwelling which is served by that fire station. REQUEST FOR LEASE ON PARK LAND A letter was read from Scotty's Kiddy Rides requesting a lease on some park land on a percentage basis in order to locate a children's playland in the City. Referred to Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Sparling requested that a police investigation be made of the same type of operation which is now operating in National City. NOTICE OF BASKETBALL GAME A notice was read from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce giving notice of a basketball game they are sponsoring between the Organo Jaycees of San Diego and the Ail American Redheads, said game to be held at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, March 5, at Southwestern College Center. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DANCE ORDINANCE Mr. Harry Freighter, who is building a steak house and cocktail lounge in Bonita Valley, requested that the Council direct that the City dance ordinance be reviewed and amended to allow a small dance hall in a truly bona fide rest- aurant. He also requested that the Planning Ordinance, which prohibits dancing in any restaurant or bar, be reviewed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to investigate the mat- ter, include a copy of the dance ordinance to each Councilman in the next mailing and the ordinance be set for discussion at a future Council Conference. REQUEST THAT CHAIRMAN OF THE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION BE INVITED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COUNCIL Councilman Sylvester suggested that the Chairman of the Chula Vista Tax- payers Association be invited to appear before the Council and give a report of their findings on their study of the location of the proposed new Police facility. Administrative Officer Ross stated he was sure a report would be forthcoming from the Association but he would contact them to see if they would care to appear before the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8;40 P.M. sine die.