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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/10/11Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 11, 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 Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer 6ole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Edgar Zirmnerman, First Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilm~n Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 4, 1966, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~/~RESENTATION OF CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Chief of Police Winters presented citizenship awards in recognition of assistance and support of the Police Department to the following citizens: Dorothy Sewell, 100 Woodlawn, Space 53; Jeanette Price, 100 Woodlawn, Space 48; Thomas Wittingham, 527 Seavale; Kathleen Partch, 215-A Glover; Marjorie Partch, 868 Ninth Street, Imperial Beach, and Mary Cagney, 195 Jamul. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Union Oil Company of Planning Commission action denying variance at northeast corner of Melrose and Orange Avenues This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal by the Union Oil Company of Planning Commission action denying them a reduction in front yard setback from ten feet to 8 feet, 9 inches for canopy, identifica- tion sign, etc., for property at the northeast corner of Melrose and Orange Avenues, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. R. W. Raymond, representing the Union Oil Company, spoke in support of the appeal. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for the next meet- ing, the necessary resolution overriding the Planning Commission action and approving the appeal. ORDINANCE NO. 1023 - Revising Section 32.9 of the City Code in order to provide for street tree maintenance in the Public Works Department - First reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Ordinance No. 1023 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 Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1024 - Amending Sect ion 27.2 of the City Code relating to obstruc- tions and flow of irrigation water in and over sidewalks, streets, curbs and gutters - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Ordinance No. 1024 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCor~uodale None N one RESOLUTION NO. 4207 - Urging amendments to the Government Code concerning the Local Agency Formation Cormnission Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4208 - Appropriating funds for the purchase of a top dresser for use on the Bowling Green Offered by Councilman Sylvester, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4209 - Urging legislation on reducing proportionate share of County taxes in cities Offered by Councilman Spatting, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4210 - Approving agreement between City and Joseph Warburton for the management, supervision and operation of the Municipal Golf Course Offered by Councilman Sparling, with the amendment that the cancellation clause be extended from 30 to 60 days, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None Letters were read from Martha Southern, 580 "L" Street; Thomas Barrett, 1115 Twin Oaks Avenue; Richard Price, 3366 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, and a tele- gram from Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Moody and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Pugh, all praising the operation and administration of the Municipal Golf Course. Mrs. Maggie Lauderbach, 745 Third Avenue, stated she kris many who have voiced opinions condemning operation and administration of the MunicipaI Golf Course and stated she could get letters written to that effect. BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR "G" STREET AND HILLTOP DRIVE SEWER EXTENSION It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Engineer be directed to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the extension of sewer on Hilltop Drive, "G" Street and Georgina Street. ~/REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated a letter has been received from Mrs. Jerri Smith, 1173 Melrose Avenue, requesting that the Council grant the resi- dents of the 1100 block on Melrose Avenue permission to hold a block party on October 29, 1966, with the resultant closing of Melrose Avenue, north of Oxford Street. Melrose Avenue being a dead-end street at this point, approval was recommended by the Chief of Police and City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be granted. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACTS Administrative Officer Ross stated the Chamber of Commerce has received proposals from two radio stations in the amount of $2,958.20 for advertising of the City. The Council having approved the expenditure of ~2,500.00 for radio advertising, it was the recommendation of the Administrative Officer that the Chamber be directed to revise their contracts in conformance with the budgeted amount. Also the Chamber received a bid for renovation of the Anita Street billboard in the amount of $2,237.87. $2,500.00 was budgeted for the renovation. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the allocation for the radio advertising and billboard renova- tion in the amount of $4,737.87 remain as budgeted and that action be held over for two weeks on any possible revisions to the contracts with the radio com- panies. Councilman Sparling voted no. ~/F.C.C. LETTER PERTAINING TO MISSION CABLE TV A letter was read from the Federal Communications Commission in regard to Council Resolution No. 4184 protesting the ruling of the Commission by lim- iting the expansion of cable service in Chula Vista by Mission Cable TV, Inc. The resolution will be placed with the file for consideration by the Commission before final determination is made in Docket 167865 REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT TO STATE CONSTITUTION A letter was read from the City of E1 Cajon urging the Council to support their recommendation that Section 18, Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California be amended to provide that any local general obliggtion bonds to be issued for municipal purposes may be approved by 60% affirmative vote of the qualified electors voting on such a proposition and also that appli- cable section of the Constitution should further be amended to provide that no public agency may enter into long-term sale and lease-back agreements, agree- ments with non-profit organizations~ sale and lease-back agreements, lease option agreements and use joint powers agreements~ for primary purpose of cir- cumventing the requirement of an affirmative vote of 60% of the qualified electorate voting. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvemter, and carried that the letter be filed. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Chula Vista Aquatic Association expressing appreciation of the Recreation Department and Chula Vista Aquatic Association BBosters for participation of the Councilmen in the Invitational Swim Meet. ~,.REQUEST THAT DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC A letter was read from the Altrusa Club recommending that the Defensive Driving Course be made available to the public. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN TOW TRUCK ORDINANCE Anthony Charlton,stated that, in his opinion, the newot~ truck ordinance shows partiality to companies now in business and for that reason is out of line and should be amended. Mayor McAllister suggested that he draw up any amendments he feels are needed and submit them to the City Attorney for study and possible action by the' Council. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AWARD FROM READERS DIGEST Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp, member of the Sister City Commission, presented a special merit award from the Readers Digest in recognition of the City's con- tribution to International understanding through its community affiliation with General Roca, Argentina. REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION Mr. Paul Yeager, 414 "J" Street, stated he was opposed to legislation which would provide that any local general obligation bonds to be issued for municipal purposes may be approved by 607° affirmative vote of the qualified electors voting on such a proposition. Mr. Yeager suggested that the Council, at the League Conference, recommend legislation which would allow property owners only to vote on bond issues. Also legislation that would prohibit a bond issue that failed being brought back to the people until at least one year had elapsed. ~,/ RESOLUTIONNIN SUPPORT OF PORTION OF EL CAJON'S RESOLUTION RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring in at the next meeting a resolution supporting that portion of the rasolution from E1 Cajon which urges'an amendment to the State Constitution which would provide that any local general obligation bonds to be issued for municipal purposes may be approved by 60% affirmative vote of the qualified electors voting on such a proposition. This resolution to be sent to the appropriate Legislative Committee in Sacra- mento for action. /REQUEST THAT POSSIBILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO LEARN SPANISH BE EXPLORED Mayor McAllister requested that Adminfstrative Officer Ross explore the possibility of City employees and especially the Police Department having available to them the opportunity to learn Spanish. COUNCILMAN SYLVESTER EXCUSED FROM NEXT COUNCIL MEETING Upon his request, Councilman Sylvester was excused from the meeting of October 25. ADJ OURNMBNT Mayor MMAllister adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M. sineedie. City Clerk