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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1966/03/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 22, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Cham- bers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Principal Civil Engineer Harshman, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson 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 McCorquo- dale, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of March 15, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed extension of First Avenue, north of Flower Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed extension of First Avenue, north of Flower Street, Mayor Anderson declared the hearing open. Mr. John Sawyer, 65 Minot Avenue; John Payne, 62 Corte Maria Avenue; David Shipman, 66 Corte Maria Avenue, and James Keene, 99 Minor Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed extension of First Avenue. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written cormmunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. After discussion concerning the two alignments referred to in the Planning Department's "First Avenue Extension Study", estimated costs and need for the extension, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that no action be taken on the matter. ~/STUDY ON REALIGNMENT OF SECOND AVENUE AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Engineering and Planning Departments be directed to proceed with a study on the possibility of realigning Second Avenue in an attempt to eliminate the sharp turn on the hill as Second Avenue descends into Sweetwater Valley and also to enable the State to plan the proposed overpass at Edgemere Road so the two will meet. ~/REPORT ON PORT DISTRICT Port Commissioner Robert Campbell gave a summary report on the high- lights of those projects now under way and those contemplated in the near future by the Unified Port District. RESOLUTION NO. 4017 - Proclaiming Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, 1966 Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4018 - Establishing loading zone on the south side of "G" Street at Rohr Corporation Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4019 - Regulating and restricting parking on west side of Woodlawn Avenue, north and south of "D" Street Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4020 - Regulating and restricting parking on "H" Street Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None Councilman McCorquodale suggested that restricted parking be imposed on Woodlawn Avenue and other streets off "H" Street in the general area where Rohr Corporation workers are parking all day, in order that citizens can park in front of their residences. Administrative Officer Ross stated he would have the Traffic Engineer study the area. RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4021 - Establishing sewer connection fee for "H" Street Sewer Main extension by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, Sparling, McMains Councilman McCorquodale None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4022 - Approving recommendation of Library Board of Trustees regarding Library policy by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4023 - Amending Rule II, Section 2.7 of Civil Service Rules - Up-grading Tree Trimmer's salary by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McMains, McAllister~ Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4024 - Approving tentative map of Loma Verde Subdivision by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None DISCUSS ION ON ALIGNMENT OF ORANGE AVENUE Planning Director Warren showed ltf~ee possible alignments of Orange Avenue east of First Avenue. The north alignment would skirt the south boundary of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company's right-of-way. The pres- ent alignment, as shown on the General Plan, would cut south of Loma Verde School and through the Little League ballfields. The south alignment would cut south of the Henry Rienstra residence. Ail alignments would connect with Orange Avenue as it now ends in Princess Manor Subdivision. Administrative Officer Ross recommended that due to the fact that the present alignment is fixed and established in the General Plan, the Council refer the matter of the alignment of Orange Avenue to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation on the basis of trying to preserve the Little League fields. Mr. Henry Rienstra stated the south alignment would eliminate two of his dairy buildings and urged the Council to consider the alignment border- ing on the San Diego Gas & Electric Companyts right-of-way. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that the Planning Commission be directed to review the General Plan as it applie~ to Orange Avenue in this area with an attempt at finding an alternate route for Orange Avenue other than through the Little League ball fields. RESOLUTION NO. 4025 - Approving conditional use permit to Grace Fellowship Church at northeast corner of Fourth and "D" for church in R-3 zone Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 4026 - Authorizing special appropriation of $10,000 for Golf Course clubhouse modification Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4027 - Giving notice of intention to hold hearing April 5, 1966, to declare an unsafe swimming pool at an unoccu- pied house to be a public nuisance by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None f/~LANNING DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND PHILADELPHIA MEETING It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale, and carried that Planning Director Warren be authorized to attend the American Society of Planning Officials meeting in Philadelphia April 17 to 20, 19§6, cost not to exceed $500.00. · CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND ATTORNEYS' MEETING IN PALM SPRINGS It was moved by Councilman McAliister, seconded by Councilman McCor- quodale, and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the League of California Cities City Attorneys' meeting in Palm Springs March 30 to April 1, 1966, cost not to exceed $150.00. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the claim of Clifford A. Goudie in the amount of $12,000.00 for damages alleged to have been received from flooding of his place at 3075 Edgemere Road, be denied. ~z/SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read from the Safety Council recommending that the inter- section of Hilltop Drive and Oxford Street be made a four-way stop and that a "Stop Ahead" sign be placed on Oxford Street just prior to the brink of the hill on the easterly side of Hilltop Drive, facing westbound traffic; that the speed limit on First Avenue be increased to 35 miles per hour; and that the Director of Parks and Recreation be requested to oontact the owner of property on the northwest corner of the intersection at First Avenue and "H" Street and attempt to have the large tree trimmed to improve the visi- bility of drivers approaching First Avenue from the west on "H" Street. Re- ferred to Administrative Officer Ross, · REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PLANNING COMMISS ION CONDITIONS FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS A letter was read from Quality Industries requesting that the condi- tions imposed upon them by the Planning Commission for improvement of their s%eel mill site at 130 Bay Boulevard be waived due to the fact that a sub- stantial portion of their property will be condemned by the State Highway Department for freeway expansion. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. ~/.NOTICE OF HEARING BY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION A letter was read from the Local Agency Formation Commission giving notice that a public hearing will be held on April 4, 1966, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. in Room 310, County Administration Center, San Diego, for the purpose of considering an application for withdrawal of territory from the Montgomery Sanitation District. BETTER FENCING OF WRECKING YARDS SUGGESTED Councilman McAllister suggested that it might be wise to see what can be done to require better fencing of Auto Wrecking Yards on Bay Boulevard when the State starts its widening program. City Attorney Lindberg stated action is now being taken against violators. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss possible litigation. Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:55 sine die. City Cler~ Z