HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/10/25Held Tuesday
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
October 25, 1966
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held
at 7:00 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers with the following Coun-
cilmen present: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Spatting
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant Adminis-
trative Officer Stenberg, Planning Director Warren, Administra-
tive Assistant Sullins
Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was
given by Rev. Paul P. Veenstra of the Christian Reformed Church.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 11, 1966, be approved,
copies having been sent to each Councilman.
~,~' PUBLIC HEARING - Prezoning northwest corner of Bonita Road and Bonita Mesa Road
to C-1-D and establishment of setback
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro-
posed~p~m~nning of property at the northwest corner of Bonita Road and Bonita
Mesa Road from A-3 to C-1-D and the establishment of 20-foot setbacks, Mayor
McAllister declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or
against the proposed prezoning and the Clerk having received no written communi-
cations, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1025 - Prezoning northwest corner of Bonita Road and Monita Mesa
Road to C-1-D and establishing 20-foot setbacks - First reading
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that Ordinance No. 1025 be placed on its first reading and that
reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Anderson, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
p/PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate a portion of '~" Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro-
posed vacation of a portion of "K" Street at Industrial Boulevard, Mayor McAllis-
ter declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against
the proposed vacation and the Clerk having received nowwritten communications,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 4211 - Ordering ~acation of a portion of "K" Street
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES:Q Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
ORDINANCE NO. 1023 - Revising Section 32.9 of the City Code in order to provide
for street tree maintenance in the Public Works Department - Second
reading
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that Ordinance No. 1023 be placed on its second reading, that reading
of the text waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
ORDINANCE NO. 1024 - Amending Code relating to obstructions and flow of irri-
gation water in and over sidewalks, streets, curbs and
gutters - Second reading
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that Ordinance No. 1024 be placed on its second reading, that read-
ing of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, S~rling, Anderson, McAllist~r
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4212 - Approving setback variance for Union Oil Company at north-
east corner of Melrose and Orange Avenues
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4213 - Urging amendment to State Constitution to provide that any
local general obligation bonds to be issued for municipal
purposes may be approved by ~0% affirmative vote of the
qualified electors voting on such proposition
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4214 - Authorizing Mayor to execute "G" Street and Hilltop Drive
sewer extension agreements
Offered by Councilman McCorquodate, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Anderson, Mcglli~ter
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4215 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for i~provements on
"K" Street from Fifth Avenue to 750 feet east
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilm~n Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4216 - Approving agreement with National City for maintenance of
traffic controller and detection equipment located in
National City
Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Anderson~ McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
~zzP, ESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for services of a commercial designer for prep-
aration of new City Seal
Offered by Councilman Sparling, this resolution failed to carry by the
following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister
Noes: Councilman McCorquodale
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that this item be brought back to the Council on the next agenda when
a full Council will be present.
RESOLUTION NO. 4217 - Amending Resolution No. 4137 which adopted City's person-
nel complement for fiscal year 1966-67
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and 'adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4218 - Urging County to cease burning of rubbish and garbage at
County dump located on Otay Mesa
Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following
votes to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparllng, Anderson, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4219 - Requesting National League of Cities to hold annual 1968
conferemce in San Diego
Offered by Councilman Spar~ing, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
RESOLUTION NO. 4220 - Applauding the City of San Diego for the excellent way in
which the recent League of California Cities conference
was held
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACTS ON RADIO ADVERTISING AND BILLMOARD RENOVATION
APPROVED
Bi~s r&ceived by the Chamber of Commnerce for radio advertising and bill-
board renovation having been discussed at the last Council meeting, it was moved
by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the
contracts be approved. Councilmam McCorquodale abstained from voting.
AMENDMENT TO FREEWAY AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED
City Engineer Cole explained that owners of property on West Bay Boule-
vard between "E" and "F" Streets were concerned with the realignment of West Bay
Boulevard as it is proposed with the widening of Montgomery Freeway, due to the
fact the proposed alignment will bisect theirrproperty and make it difficult to
develop. The City Engineer submitted a plat which showed an alignment.~of West
Bay Boulevard parallel to and contiguous with the San Diego and Arizona Eastern
Railway between "E" and "F" Streets, and recommended that this a~ignment be re-
quested from the Division of Highways.
It was moved by Counc~ McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparli~g,
and carried that the Divisio~Highways be requested to amend the Freeway
Agreement, dated November 19~ -i~.~5, in accordance with the recommendations of
the City Engineer, as shown on.~he plat submitted.
DISCUSSION OF RAILROAD BRIDGE ACROSS FREEWAY AT "F" STREET
Mayor McAllister stated that in his opinion the railroad bridge which
will have to be rebuilt with widening of the freeway at "F" Street is completely
unjustified in view of the hundreds of thousands of dollars it is going to cost
and in view of the fact the spur of track on the east side of "F" Street does
not go anywhere but is used just for switching and storage purposes. Mr. McA1- ·
lister would like to see the City exert every effort to explore this matter fur-
ther than ithhas been at the present.
Mr. Wayne Grizzle, representing Mr. Harding Campbell, owner of property
at the freeway and "F" Street, stated that the proposed new bridge to be used
by the railroad company for switching and parking purposes is to cost approxi~
mately one million dollars. About 60 feet of Mr. Campbell's property would be
needed to change the location of the railroad which would completely put out of
business a tenant he has on the property. Mr. Grizzle urged that the Council
meet with railroad representatives in an attempt to have the switching spur
moved into the National City area where it is contemplated that six million
dollars are to be spemt on railroad changes in conjunction with the f~eeway
widening project.
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that the Mayor set up a meeting with railroad representatives to
discuss the possibility of eliminating the bridge across "F" Street.
~,Z~EQUEST FROM ELKS LODGE OF CHULA V~STA FOR SEWER HOOK-UP
Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg stated he has received a re-
quest from the Elks Lodge of Chula Vista to hook to the City sewer pending an-
nexation of their property to the City. Also that they be extended fire pro-
tection and, if possible, police protection.
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary agree-
ment for presentation at the next meeting.
~/REQuEST FOR STREET CLOSING FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED
Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg stated a letter has been re-
ceived from Mrs. Donald Sipes, 543 Berland Way, requesting that the Council
grant the residents on that block permission to hold a block party on October
29, 1966, with the resultant closing of Berland Way, east of Floyd Avenue.
Berland Way being a dead-end street at this point, approval was reconm~ended by
the Chief of Police and City Engineer.
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
-and carried that the request be granted.
NOTICE TO EXTEND EXPIRATION DATE OF ALLOCATION MADE TO CONSTRUCT GRADE CROSSING
A letter was read from the Public Utilities Commission giving notice of
the extension of the expiration date of the allocation made to construct grade
crossing protection at Moss Street in Chula Vista. Date extended to April 13,
1967.
~/OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING IN SIDE YARD SETBACKS
A letter was read from Melvin Sutterfield, 522 Oaklawn Avenue, expressing
opposition to any ordinance being passed which would prohibit parking in side
yard setbacks. Referred to Planning Con~nission.
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF THE 1911 ACT PROCEDURE
A letter was read from the City of E1 Cajon, requesting that the Council
support legislation to modify the 1911 Act procedure in relation to the comple-
tion of partially constructed street improvements. Referred to City Attorney
Lindberg.
LETTERS OF PRAISE FOR GOLF COURSE AND OPERATION
Letters were read from staff members of the Southwestern College and Rob-
ert Tomlinson expressing satisfaction with the Municipal Golf Course and the way
it is being operated.
~'LETTER OF APPRECIATION
A letter was read from Assemblyman Lionel Van Deerlin expressing appreci-
ation to the Council for making available the use of the Chula Vista Bowl for the
rally at which Senator Kennedy was a principal guest.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice was given that a Candidates Forum, sponsored by the League of
Women Voters, will be held October 26, 1966 at 7:30 P.M. at Hilltop Junior High
School.
~,~TREET CLOSING AUTHORIZED FOR CHRISTMAS PARAI]E
Mr. Niek Slijk, speaking for the Downtown Association, who will sponsor
the Starlight Yule Parade, asked permission to close Third Avenue between "H"
and "E" Streets from 7 to 8 P.M. on the evening of November 28, and for an addi-
tional hour, 8 to 9 P.M., between "F" and Davidson Streets for this purpose.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo-
dale, and carried that the request be granted.
RESOLUTION NO. 4221 - Bpposing Proposition No. 16, and urging the passage of
sound legislation to control the licentious distribution
of pornographic literature
Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodate
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Sylvester
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and unanimously carried that the above resolution be considered and acted upon
at this meeting.
REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE TO STUDY MEANS OF TRASH DISPOSAL
Councilman McCorquodale suggested that the Mayor appoint one or two
Councilmen to work with the Administrative Officer, and any others they feel
necessary, to study a means of disposing of the trash and litter from the City
without use of the burning method.
Mayor McAllister stated he would contact County officials and let it be
known that we want to work with them and depending on what comes of this meet-
ing, we may or may not want to have a committee appointed.
gIREQUEST FOR ACTION ON INTRA-CITY BUS TRANSPORTATION
Councilman McCerquodale stated that something positive should be done
soon in the way of intra-city bus transportation. It was his opinion it was not
the responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce to solve the problem but that of
the Council. It was suggested that Councilman McCorquodale attend the next meet-
ing of the Chamber Transportation Conmaittee and submit any ideas he has on the
subject.
Mr. Freddie L. Allen, President of the Economy Bus Line, Inc., stated he
has an application before the Public Utilities Commission to run a bus kine
through Chula Vista. He urged Councilmen to attend the hearing to be held on
November 16, 1966 at 10:00 A.M. in the President's Room, Chamber of Cormnerce
Building, San Diego.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. sine die.
City Clerk