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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/02/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 1, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers 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 Engineer Cole~ City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Associate Planner Manganelli, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Dr. Earl Kernahan of the First Methodist Church gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded bY'Councilman McMains, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of January 25, 1966, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ORDINANCE NO. 965 - Establishing C-N zone - Neighborhood-Commercial - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that Ordinance No. 965 be placed on its second reading, that read- ing of ~hm text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 966 - Rezoning Del Mar Avenue between "I" and "J" Streets to R-l-B-15 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 966 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 Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 967 - Rezoning property along Third Avenue Extension between Third and Fourth Avenues to C-1-D - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 967 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 McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3976 - Appointing election officers and consolidating polling places for General Municipal Election to be held April 12, 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 N0..3977 - Gi~ing notice of intention to vacate a portion of Hill- top Drive - Kokai property - Hearing set for February 23, 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 Upon the suggestion of Councilman McMains, Administrative Officer Ross stated he would instruct the Parks and Recreation Director to be prepared to discuss the feasibility of purchasing property along Telegraph Canyon Road for park purposes. RESOLUTION NO, Offered vote~ to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3978 - Authorizing Division of Public Works to install a mid- block crosswalk on Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains None None RESOLUTION NO. 3979 - Appropriating funds for sewer manholes 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. 3980 - Approving encroachment permit - Dr, Yoshindo Shibuya 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. 3981 - Accepting grant of easement for street purposes from San Diego Gas and Electric Company Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains, McAllister~ Anderson Noes: None Absent: None P. ESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3982 - Awarding contract and appropriating funds to Alfred O'Day for Madrona Parking lot walkway by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen Sparling, McMains, McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 3983 - Urging the Governor to include funds for the acquisition of the Otay Mesa Prison site in the next State Budget by MayoriAndmrson, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains, McAllister None None AMENDING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT - Scheduling of Rabies Clinics Action held over one week for further study upon request of Councilman McAllister. A letter was read from the Robert L. Mueller PTA urging that the Council study the possibility and if feasible, provide monthly clinics for rabies control. RESOLUTION NO. 3984 - Designating and naming City-ow~.ed property the Fred H. Rohr Park It was moved by Mayor Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the resolution be amended to name the city-owned property on Sweetwater Road the Fred M. Rohr Park instead of Rohr Park. Resolution offered by Councilman McAllister, as amended, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling~ MeMains Noes: None Absent: None WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY Mr. V. L. Arenth, Traffic Manager for the Southern Pacific Railway, appeared in connection with Council Resolution Numbers 3943 and 3944, stating that in his opinion some misunderstanding or misinformation is evident in con- nection with these resolutions. He introduced Mr. O. G. Linde, Manager of the Industrial Department of Southern Pacific, who spoke on the efforts of his company to enter into an agreement with Santa Fe Railway for joint rail serv- ice to the area owned by Santa Fe. Mr. Linde also stated that his company is working with the Port District to serve the tidelands area south of "G" Street and that they are ready to construct tracks as soon as necessary easements are obtained. He asked City cooperation in obtaining the necessary easements. Mr. Roy Pender, Special Representative on rate matters for Southern Pacific, stated that the company has received no complaints from existing Chula Vista concerns as to the service received. He stated that freight rates for long hauls into and out of Chula Vista are for the most part equalized with those of San Diego. Rates for short hauls are and probably will be higher for shipments to Chula Vista than to San Diego because higher rates for short hauls are usual throughout the country. Mr. Pender asked that the Council rescind action taken on Resolution No. 3943 and No. 3944. Mayor Anderson stated that the information given by representatives of the railway will be taken under advisement and directed Administrative Officer Ross to meet with representatives of both the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific to discuss the agreement they are negotiating and report back to the Council. Councilman McCorquodale requested that a transcript of this entire agenda item be made available to each Councilman. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGARDING USE OF CITY Property - Greater Sout~estern Corporation Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received from the Park and Recreation Commission reco~nending that the Council grant an ease- ment to the Greater Southwestern Corporation~for joint use, with the City, of a forty-six-foot strip of property on the northerly side of the Community Recreation Center for parking purposes. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study and preparation of the necessary documents for granting the easement. ENFORCEMENT OF SETBACK ORDINANCE REQUESTED Administrative Officer Ross stated a petition has been received from residents of a trailer park at 288 Broadway requesting that the Home Lumber Company be requested to remove their buildings from the setback line along the north side of "F" Street just west of Broadway. Mr. Sam So~na, Jr., speaking informally on behalf of the petitioners, urged that the Council take favorable action on the petition. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for study by the Engineering Division and a legal report by the City Attorney, and report back to the Council within thirty days. LICENSE FEES WAIVED - Optimist Club circus It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the license fee for the circus that the Optimist Club of Chula Vista will sponsor in A~ril, 1966, be waived as per their request in letter addressed to the Council, dated January 10, 1966. IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR FLOOD CONTROL AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross recommended that the Council authorize the writing of a letter to the Board of Supervisors indicating which of the following four alternatives the Council feels would best serve the public in regard to flood control: (a) A county-wide flood control district; (b) a county-wide flood control district, excluding the Cities of Coronado and Es- condido and portions of the City of San Diego and. those portions of cities lying within more than one zone; (c) a joint powers agreement between the several cities in the County and other districts; and (d) proceed in the present manner whereby those cities who wish to do so may plan, construct, maintain and operate their own facilities, with County Planning doing like- wise in the unincorporated areas. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors, expressing the City's interest in f~oed control in San Diego County, and encouraging them to initiate and implement a joint powers agreement for flood control in San Diego County. SEWER SERVICE CHARGE VARIANCE DENIED Administrative Officer Ross stated an application has been received from Mr. Paul Hickey for a sewer service charge variance for property located at 118 Elder Avenue. After investigation by the Engineering Division, it is their recommendation that the request be denied. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the request of Mr. Hickey be denied as recommended. SIGN ON BROADWAY QUESTIONED Councilman McCorquodale asked if anyone was aware of the large sign being erected on the west side of Broadway on the Mayfair Market grounds south of "H" Street. Administrative Officer Ross stated he would check into it. ~REQUEST FOR STUDY ON COUNTY BUMP Councilman McCorquodale requested a study and report to the Council on the possibility of doing away with burning at the County Dump at the southeast side of the City and possibly changing it to a sanitary fill. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. V COUNCIL CONFERENCE ON DRAINAGE PROBLEMS REQUESTED Councilman McAllister requested a Council Conference be held on drain- age problems. Mayor Anderson stated that a conference would be held just as soon as possible on drainage problems, as requested. L/COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor Anderson set Monday, February 7, 1966, at 3:30 P.M. in the Admin- istrative Conference room as the time and place for a conference on transpor- tation. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGE ORDINANCE Mr. Frank Ferreira requested that an amendment be made to the sewer service charge ordinance so that subdividers would not be penalized for land- scaping their subdivisions and watering them prior to the sale of houses. Ad- ministrative Officer Ross stated there was such a provision in the present ordinance. Mr. Ferreira was instructed to get together with Mr. Ross on th' matter. /~HAMBER OF CCMMERCE PRAISED Mr. Frank Schneemann, 256 Beech Avenue, read his personal letter ex- pressing praise of both the Senior and Junior Chambers of Co~nerce and re- quested that the Council take attributes of the Chamber into consideration before cutting their budget. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:50 sine die.