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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/01/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 11, 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg Mayor Anderson led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Rev. Robert Jones of the First Christian Church gave the invocation° APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Spatting, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of January 4, 1966, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. 7:06 P.M. - Councilman McAllister took his seat at the Council table at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 3953 - Modifying Code Section 29.3 requiring self-latching gates for swimming pool area at 846 Broadway Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodate, Sparling, McMains, Anderson Abstaining: Councilman McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~,/~'RESOLUTION~ - Requesting Board of Supervisors to call an election relative to Metro Area Rapid Transit It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that action on this matter be deferred one week for further study. FEBRUARY 8, 1966 set as time for hearing on appeal of John D. McKinney It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that February 8, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal of John D. McKinney to Planning Commission action denying him a zone change from R-3 to C-1 for property at the south- east corner of Fourth Avenue and "H" Street. ~/'REpoRT ON STATUS OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PRINCESS MANOR SUBDIVIS ION UNIT NO. 8 Administrative Officer Ross stated that improvements have been com- pleted in Princess Manor Subdivision Unit No. 8 except for a minimal amount of discrepancies which the subdivider has agreed to correct within thirty days. Because of this, it was the recommendation of Mr. Ross that a resolu- tion of default not be adopted at this time. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that any action that might be necessary on the matter be deferred for thirty days. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AUTHORIZED FOR CROSSWALK ON BROADWAY BETWEEN "H" AND "I" STREETS City Engineer Cole presented a layout drawing of a proposed crosswalk on Broadway midway between "H" and "I" Streets. The plan calls for an island sixty feet long in the center of Broadway with flashing beacons on either end, and recommended signal standards at each end of the crosswalk. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and speci- fications preparatory to calling for bids on the proposed crosswalk across Broadway. Mr. E. H. York, Manager of the Broadway Department Store, questioned the need for the island being sixty feet in length and urged that it be kept as short as feasible. Mr. Robert Gruss with Lee Mather Realty Company, expressed concern over the possibility the center island might interfere with possible drive- ways which could be installed when the property south of the First National Bank is developed. Mr. Ray Halpenny, representing the First National Bank, requested that the center island be kept at a minimum length and also that consideration should be given to the development of the property to the south of the bank. /JAPPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEN TO COUNCIL-PLANNING COMMISSION COMMITTEE ON ANNEXATIONS Administrative Officer Ross recommended that the Mayor appoint two Councilmen to meet with two members of the National City Council and repre- sentatives of both Chula Vista and National City Planning Commissions to ex- change ideas on the subject of annexations. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the Mayor appoint two Councilmen to the committee as recommended. Mayor Anderson suggested that Councilman Sparling and herself serve on the corznittee. It was moved~bF Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Mc- Mains, and carried that the Mayor's suggested appointments be approved. ~TATUS ASKED ON INSTALLATION OF MELROSE AVENUE Councilman McMains asked what the status was of the northerly exten- sion of Melrose Avenue by Princess Park Estates, Inc. Mrs. Mary Hoffman asked for a definite date when work would be started on the project. Avenue within Administrative Officer Ross stated, due to the rains, work on Melrose has been delayed but actual installation of the street should begin the next three weeks, weather permitting. CTION ON RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO M~NHOLES REQUESTED Administrative Officer Ross requested unanimous consent of the Council to consider on this agenda the matter of reconstructing damaged manholes at the intersection of Third Avenue and "G" Street and Broadway and "G" Street. Estimated cost set at $9,000.00. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and unanimously carried that the Council consider at this time author- izing the staff to proceed with the reconstruction of the two manholes. RESOLUTION NO. 3954 - Finding that certain work for the removal and replace- ment of materials in connection with the repair of certain sewer manholes is of urgent necessity for the preservation of health and property and the contract for said work should be let without advertising for bids Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Anderson, McCorquodale, Sparling, McMains Noes: None Absent: None COUNCIL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED Mayor Anderson set January 24 at 3:30 P.M. as the time for a Council conference on the discussion of County-wide flood problems. ~QUEST FOR JOINT USAGE OF PROPERTY A letter was read from the Greater Southwestern Corporation requesting that the Council consider the possibility of a joint usage between the corpo- ration and the City of that portion of land approximately 40 feet wide and 300 feet in length lying between the south property line of the property owned by the corporation and the north unused property of the City recreation area between Center Street and Parkway, east of Fourth Avenue. Use of the property would be for parking purposes. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~/ LETTERS OF APPRECIATION Letters were read from Mrs. Samuel Kodish and Mr. Craig Starkey express- ing appreciation to the Council for the Newsletter. Mr. Starkey's letter also suggested that the City publish its legal notices in the Civic Center Newsletter. A letter was read from Mr. E. H. York, Manager of the Broadway Depart- ment Store, expressing appreciation to the City Fire Department for the quick and efficient response given to a recent emergency call from the store. ~,/~IGHTS SUGGESTED FOR CROSSWALK PROPOSED FOR BROADWAY Mr. Ray Halpenny suggested that the Council consider installing street llghts on each side of the crosswalk proposed for Broadway between "H" and "I" Streets. Administrative Officer Ross suggested that City Engineer Cole obtain alternate bids on installation of the crosswalk, one with lights and one with- out, for Council consideration. ROSSWALK ACROSS FIFTH AVENUE BETWEEN "H" AND "I" STREETS SUGGESTED Mr. Charles Petillo asked if any consideration has been given to the installation of a crosswalk across Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets to the new Sears Store, or at least some control of traffic between the two centers. Administrative Officer Ross stated that the City Traffic Engineer is studying the matter and will have a report for the Council. ~/TRAFFIC HAZAKDS Mr. Tom Griffis asked that the Council have someone make a study of the traffic hazard at the northwest corner of First Avenue and "H" Street caused by the shrubbery growing in the parkway at this intersection. Mr. E. H. York suggested that a four-way stop be considered for the intersection of First Avenue and "H" Street as well as having the shrubbery removed. Councilman McCorquodale suggested the possibility of a need for a four-way stop at Fifth Avenue and "I" Street instead of the two-way stop now used. Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Traffic Engineer is making a study of the entire traffic pattern around the Shopping Center and Sears Store. REQUEST FOR HEARING ON RAPID TRANSIT Mr. Robert Hastings requested for next week a public hearing on the Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:20 sine die. City Clerk