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.