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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1964/06/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 23, 1964 An adjourned 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, Anderson Absent: Councilman McCorquodale Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Director of Planning Warren, Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Stenberg, City Finance Officer Grant 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 adjourn- ment of the adjourned regular meeting of June 23, 1964. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PORT DISTRICT COMMISSION Councilman McMains nominated C. R. Campbell for membership on the Uni- fied Port District Coranission. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the nominations be closed and C. R. Campbell appointed to the Port District Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 3426 - Commending James Glasgow for service as Port District Commissioner Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale ~z(~RTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO JAMES GLASGOW Mayor Sparling presented James Glasgow with the City's Certificate of Commendation for service to the City while serving on the Unified Port District Cormnission. ~ PUBLIC HEARING - Vacation of three-foot utility easement This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed yacation of a utility easement on the westerly three feet of a six-foot public utilities easement in Lot 101 of Kuebler Terrace No. 7, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. Mrs. Marie Aland, Realtor, representing the owners of the property, spoke in favor of the vacation. No others wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed vacation and the Clerk hawing received no written protests~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 3427 - Declaring utility easement vacated Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to change street names This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed changing of the names of Gallico Street to Olympia Court, Remora Street to Oneida Court and Lomax Street to Orlando Court, Mayor Sparling de- clared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed street name changes and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 890 - Ordering street names changed - First reading It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Ordinance No. 890 be placed on its first reading, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale ~ PUBLIC HEARING - Budget for fiscal year 1964-1965 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal y~mr 1964-1965 as submitted by the Adminis- trative Officer, Mayor Sparling declared the hearing open. Mr. Paul Yeager stated that he was in full accord with the appointment of a full-time City Attorney but requested that consideration be given to the placing on the ballot at the next Municipal Election the matter of a Charter change which would provide for the election of the City Attorney for a period of six years rather than the present method of appointment by the Council. Mr. Earl Clark, on behalf of the Chula Vista Police Relief Association, reviewed the Association's written wage review request for 1964-1965 as sub- mitted to the Council and filed with the City Clerk. Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg requested that an additional amount of $9,651.00 be included in the budget for 1964-1965 to take care of the salaries for three additional firemen from January i, 1965 to June 30, 1~65. The additional firemen were needed because of a reduction in work hours for firemen. Personnel Officer Foss recommended that the salary range for the posi- tion of Assistant Planner be ~stablished at range 32~ and the range for the Central Stores Clerk be established at 23~. Mr. Lane Cole, Director of Public Works, asked that salaries of members of the Public Works Department be reviewed and he showed slides comparing sal- aries received in Chula Vista as compared to those received in other cities in the area. No others wishing to be heard on the budget, the ~ayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the reco~mnendations of the Personnel Officer establishing the salary range for the position of Assistant Planner at 32~ and for the Cen- tral Stores Clerk at 23~, be approved. Councilman McAllister moved that an overall increase of 12~% be granted to the Chief Building Inspector. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the salary range for the Chief Building Inspector be estab- lished at range 35. Councilman McMains voted no, stating that in his opinion recormnendations for salary changes should come from the Personnel Officer at a later date when he has had sufficient time to study each case. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that $9,~51.00 be included in the budget to cover salaries for six months for three new firemen. Councilman McMains suggested that the Personnel Officer start his salary study on personnel where the greatest inequities exist and refer back to the Council as he progresses. Councilman Anderson suggested that Mr. Foss study first those positions where only a 2~7o increase was granted. Mayor Sparling suggested that a study be made on establishing larger differences between ranges. RESOLUTION NO. 3428 - Adopting budget for fiscal year 1964-1965 Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 3429 - Approving and adopting amendment to Rule II of the rules of the Civil Service Commission Offered by Councilman McMains, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman M¢Corquodale RESOLUTION NO. 3430 - Approving agreement with Chamber of Commerce Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 3431 - Approving agreements with Princess Park Estates, Inc., relative to off-site improvements - Princess Manor Subdivision Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: Councilman McCorquodale ~z~PPROVAL OF FINAL MAP - Princess Manor Unit No. 1 Subdivision It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the final map and improvement plan of Princess Manor Unit No. 1 be approved upon the execution by the owner of agreements with the City for the installation of improvements and the posting of a bond guaranteeing the performance thereof and with the condition that the signatures of the City Attorney and City Engineer shall be withheld from the title sheet until said agreements have been executed. Councilman McMains Voted no~ RESOLUTION NO. 3432 - Approving lease agreement with Handyman Offered by Councilman McMains, with the deletion of Article III, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Sparling, Anderson Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale .ATE SET FOR REARING ON APPEAL OF LAWTON AND LIENHARD TO PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION An appeal was read from Raymon Lawton and Wendell Lienhard to action of the Planning Commission in denying them a conditional use permit for property at 349 "H" Street for professional offices. The report of findings was read from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that July 14 at 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the appeal~ /~QUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 701 CONTRACT A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council approve an amendment to the 701 Contract with Planning Consultants Williams and Mocine and the State to provide 5,000 copies of a colored, foldout wall map of the General Plan with a summary of the text. It was moved by Coun- cilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that the City Planner be directed to proceed with the preparation of the necessary amendment for presentation and adoption at a later meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 3433 - Giving notice of proposed First Avenue Annexation No. 1 Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale RESOLUTION - Approving special appropriation of $800.00 for Mayor to attend Conference in Florida Administrative Officer Ross stated that on July 25 to 29 the annual American Municipal Congress for Mayors will be held in Miami, Florida, and the Mayor having expressed a desire to attend the conference, it was his recom- mendation that $800.00 be appropriated to cover the cost of the trip. No action taken. RESOLUTION NO. 3434 - Giving notice to property owners and setting date for public hearing - Phase X, 1911 Act Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale Letters asking that their properties be deleted from the proceedings were read from the Metropolitan Land Company, Saburo Muraoka and Mrs. Cora Hanson. The Clerk was directed to bring the letters back for consideration at the public hearing. ~REFARATION OF PLANS AND CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON BOWLING GREEN Motion was made by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Ander- son, and carried that the staff proceed with the preparation of plans and the calling for bids for construction of a bowling green in Eucalyptus Park. ORDINANCE NO. 888 - Approving the rezoning of property at northeast corner of Telegraph Canyon Road and Halecrest Drive - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Ordinance No. 888 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 McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, McMains Noes: None Absent: Councilman McCorquodale ~UEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE A letter was read from property owners at the east end of "E" Street requesting that the short section of "E" Street on the east side of the new "E" Street extension be named "E" Street Lane. Referred to the Planning Com- mission for report. ~LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE SAFETY COUNCIL A letter was read from Harry C. Ruble tendering his resignation from the Safety Council. The Clerk was directed to bring the letter back in July. PROCLAMATION - Clean-up, Paint-up Week A proclamation from Mayor Sparling was read designating June 26 to July 5 inclusive as Clean-up, Paint-up and Fix-up Week in the City. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that June 26 to July 5 inclusive be Clean-up, Paint-up and Fix-up Week as designated by the Mayor. a~/~AEK AND RECREATION COMMISSION DANCE POLICIES APPROVED It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the policies for dances, as set up and submitted by the Park and Recreation Commission, be approved. ~$TA BANNERS APPROVED A letter was read from the Junior Chamber of Cormnerce requesting per- mission to decorate Third Avenue and major intersections with thirty banners, 10 feet by 3 feet, for the Fiesta de la Luna. A certificate of insurance coverage was attached to the letter. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McMains, and car- ried that hanging of the banners be approved with evidence of insurance coverage. p/,I~qUEST TO HANG PENNANTS A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting permission to hang migns and pennants from the light poles on Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets during the month of July to advertise a large July celebration sale. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman McAIlister, and car- ried that the request be granted subject to adequate insurance coverage. b/~RESENTATION OF YEAR BOOK Mrs. Anne Hedenkamp presented each Councilman with a copy of the year book compiled by the American Field Service. The book contains histories of foreign exchange students in Chula Vista and histories of Chula Vista students in other countries. ~,./REQUEST FOR COPY OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REMARKS TO COUNCIL ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Paul Yeager asked if it is possible that a copy of the Administra- tive Officer's written remarks to the Council on agenda items be made available for use by the public prior to Council meetings. The Council was of the opinion the remarks made by the Administrative Officer were his opinions an~ recon~nendations and not necessarily those of the Council and to release them to the public prior to the meetings would serve no purpose. QPINION OF CITY ATTORNEY ON SEWER SERVICE CHARGE Upon the request of Mr. Paul Yeager, City Attorney Duberg read his written opinion on whether or not a new subdivision house, as yet unoccupied, is subject to the sewer service charge as established by Ordinance No. 807. //~HARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE DISSOLVED It was moved by Councilman Mc-Mains, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Charter Review Con~ittee be dissolved and letters of praise for their work be sent by the Mayor. ./.~EQUEST THAT MAYOR BE SENT TO CONFERENCE ¥ Mr. William Ayers stated that, in his opinion, it was vitally important for the City to be represented at the American Municipal Congress in Florida and suggested that the Council reconsider and authorize Mayor Sparling to at- tend. The Clerk was directed to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. ~//JOPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO EXTENSION OF RIENSTRA STREET Mr. Bob Hastings stated residents in his area are still opposed to the condemnation of property for the continuation of Rienstra Street as an access street to Princess Manor Subdivision. It was his contention it would be much more economical to extend Max Street into Orange and Orange into the subdivision. PROGRESS REPORT ASKED ON TV ANTENNA SERVICE Administrative Officer Ross was directed to obtain and report on progress by Mission Cable TV, Inc., on the franchise the City granted them to operate a community antenna television system in the City. ADJOUP, NMENT - 9:35 P.M. It was moved by Councilman McAllis~ter, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the meeting adjourn until June 30 at ?:00 P.M.