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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1964/12/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 8, 1964 A regular meeting was held in the Council Chambers by the City Council on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Junior Planner Lee, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg Mayor Sparling led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag and asked for a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of December 8, 1964. ~/~RESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Mayor Sparling presented the United Community Services certificate of merit to the Planning Department for 100% participation in this year's contribu- tion drive. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 1964 be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate portion of Toyon Lane This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Toyon Lane, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed vacation and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3582 - Ordering vacation of portion of Toyon Lane Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE Nb. 911 - Regulating youth dances - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Ordinance No. 911 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: None OP. DINANCE NO. 909 - Approving Loma Verde Park Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 909 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 910 - Amending zoning ordinance ~ day nurseries - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 910 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 912 - Amending Chapter 16 of the City Code relative to the control of litter in the City - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 912 be placed on its first reading and that read- ing of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None ~ Absent: None IlgPORT ON REQUEST OF 'WAR AGAINST LITTER COMMITTEE" FOR FUNDS Administrative Officer Ross, reporting on the request of the San Diego County War Against Litter Committee for funds, stated the Chamber of Cormnerce Beautification Committee has requested that action be withheld until it is deter- mined if an adequate local program can be worked up for the war against litter. Mr. Neik Slijk asked that the Chamber of Conmaerce be given an opportunity to prove what can be done on the local level toward an educational program on litter. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Chamber of Commerce be given until March 1, 1965, to submit their proposal for waging a war against litter. v?AUTHORIZING CALL FOR BIDS FOR II~PROVEMENTS AT GREG ROGERS PARK It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevail- ing minimum wage scale for the paving of access road, parking lot and walks at Greg Rogers Park. ~/~'?LANS FOR TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT OF EAST "J" STREET APPROVED City Engineer Cole showed plans for the proposed temporary improvement of East "J" Street ~.cross the route of the proposed 241 Freeway. He asked that the plans be approved in order that specifications can be drawn up for presentation to the Council prior to calling for bids. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Engineer be directed to proceed with the plans for East "J" Street improvement as outlined. ~/SALE OF CITY HOUSE AT 55 "E" STREET AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated that after investigation by the staff, it was decided it would prove too costly to try to remodel the City house at 55 "E" Street in order to eliminate the traffic hazard it now causes. It was recom- mended that the house be sold to the highest bidder and restrictions placed on the lot which would prevent another dwelling being built which would block the view of motorists at this corner. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the house be sold to the highest bidder who in turn would be required to stand the cost of removal. RESOLUTION NO. 3583 - Approving Civil Service agreement with County of San Diego Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 3584 - Endorsing alternate for Highway Route 54 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 3585 - Opposing AB 2334 and AB 1716 amending the Brown Act and legislation restricting news media coverage of legislative meetings Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the hearing referred to in Resolution No. 3585 on December 11 in Los Angeles if the Administrative Officer determines that it is necessary. ~REqUEST FOR LIGHT AT "E" STREET AND BONITA ROAD Councilman McMains suggested that action be taken to see that a light is installed on Bonita Road as it enters the new "E" Street extension. The inter- section, being in the County, would require County action. ~COPIES OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC SUGGESTED Councilman McMains suggested that copies of proposed ordinances be made available to the public prior to their adoption and that either the Civic Center News or Council agenda give notice to the public when ordinances are available. L/STUDY ON EXTENSION OF '~" STREET AUTHORIZED Upon the request of Councilman McAllister, Administrative Officer Ross stated he would up-date the study made on the possibility of extending "H" Street east of Hilltop Drive for submission to the Council at a later date. ~F/~STUDY ON RAMPS LEADING OFF FREEWAYS REQUESTED Upon the request of Councilman McCorquodale, City Engineer Cole was directed to investigate what can be done to eliminate the traffic hazard caused at peak hours by cars backing up onto the freeway as they leave by the "E" and "H" Street ramps. ~{IRCHASE OF TRANSIT SYSTEM BY PORT DISTRICT SUGGESTED Upon the suggestion of Councilman McCorquodale, Administrative Officer Ross was directed to contact Port District officials to determine if the District would be interested in taking over the San Diego Transit System. ~/~ REQUEST FOR SPECIAL APPROPRIATION A letter was read from the Sister City Commission requesting that the Council appropriate funds for the purchase and installation of a base for the plaque presented to the City by the Sister City of General Roca. RESOLUTION NO. 3586 - Approving special appropriation of $400.00 for plaque base Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, McMains, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None -3- ~/~RESENTATION OF TROPHY ~ Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, presented the grand prize trophy presented to the Junior Chamber of Commerce for their float in the Toyland Parade. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Junior Chamber of Cormnerce for their efforts. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sparling adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. to December 15 at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk