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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1963/10/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 8, 1963 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 McHains, McA11ister, Menzel, DeGraaf Absent: Councilman Smith Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Duberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Assistant City Planner Warren Mayor Henzel 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 24 hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of October 8, 1963. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL HINUTES It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman HcMains, and carried that the Council minutes for the meetings of September 10, 17, 24, and October 1 be approved, as mailed. ~'~UBLIC HEARING (continued) - Appeal of Daniel Thomas to action of Planning Commission in disapproving building plans for property on Bonita Road Due to the illness of Councilman Smith, it was moved by Councilman l~aaf, seconded by Councilman Hcl/ains, and carried that the hearing be continued for one week. ORDINANCE NO. 858 - Establishing special capital outlay fund - First reading It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that Ordinance No. 858 be placed on its first reading ~Ylthat reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following votel to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, HcAllister, Menzel Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith BID AWARDED ON "E" STREET EXTENSION - Gas Tax Project 42, Unit 2 City Engineer Cole reported having received seven bids on the "E" Street Extension, Gas Tax Project No. 42, the low bid being that of the Griffith Company in the amount of $130,288.07. Hr. Cole explained that this project being a Joint venture with the County of San Diego, the City share ~f the cost would be $80,304.35 and recommended that the low bid be accepted. It was moved by Councilman HcAllister, seconded by Councilman HcMains, and carried that the low bid of the G~iffith Company in the amount of $130,288.07 be accepted, REPORT ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street Administrative Officer Ross. submitted his written report in reply to a letter from the Castle~ark'Junior High Parent-Teacher Association per- taining to the improvement oH Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street. City Engi- neer Cole showed a slide of the streets in question, pointing out the infor- mation presented in Hr. Ross' report. Mrs. Dale Holthaus, representing the Castle Park Junior High Parent- Teacher Association, stated they had contacted the County Supervisor pertain- ing to improvement of the streets and had received favorable information. In answer to her question, Mrs. Holthaus was informed that the City would initiate any proceedings in the area which are possible under Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act. Hrs. Holthaus asked if the five-foot dirt shoulder proposed for the west ~ide of Hilltop Drive from ~ford to Quintard Street could be covered with asphalt. Mr, Ross explained that under the present ordinance only cement can be used in walkways0 l/r. Ross stated in reply to Mrs. Holt- haus that crosswalks would be painted as soon as possible. Mayor Menzel asked that Mr. Ross' report be made available to the P.T.A. ~..-RF~UEST FOR A~RICAN LEGION CIRCUS APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated that the request of the American Legion for permission to hold a circus on November 7 on the Pony League ball diamond has been reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Co~ission who recommends that the request be granted upon the posting of a $100.00 bond guaranteeing property clean-up and their obtaining a liability insurance policy in the amount of $50,000.00 with the City as co-insured. It was moved by Councilman McMains, seconded by Councilman DeGraaf, and carried that the request for the one day circus be granted with fees waived, subject to the posting of a $100.00 clean-up bond and their obtain- ing a $100,000-$300,000 liability insurance policy with the City as co-insured. EES WAIVED FOR ROHRHALLOWEEN CARNIVAL It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McMains, and carried that fees be waived for the annual Rohr Halloween Carnival to be held October 25 and 26, as ~equested by the Rohr Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 3220 - Accepting grant deed from Frank Ferreira (Tri-County Building, Inc.) Offered by Councilman McAlltster, passed and adopted by the following vote., to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: Councilman McFiains AbSent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION NO. 3221 - Granting quitclaim deed to Frank Ferreira (Tri-County Building, Inc.) Offered by Councilman HcAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Menze~, DeGraaf Noes: Councilman McMains Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION NO. 3222 - Accepting drain~ easement at "C" Street - Gustafson Offered by Councilman Mc. Mains, passed and adopted by the following VOte, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McMains, McAllister, Menzel, DeGraaf Noes: None Absent: Councilman Smith RESOLUTION NO. 3223 - Approving special appropriation of $10,927.00 for tennis courts Offered by Councilman McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Mc2/llister, Menzel, McMains Noes: Councilman DeGraaf Absent: ~ouncilman Smith ~//SEASON TICKETS AUTHORIZED FOR MUNICIPAL PLUNGE A letter was submitted from the Park and Recreation Coimntssion recom- mending that the Council approve a season ticket rate of $7°00 for children under sixteen years of age and $10.00 for those sixteen and older for use of the Municipal Plunge. It was mO~ed,~b~ Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman McHains, and carried that the recou~endation'be approved. ~/~REPORT ON PROPOSED STREET LIGHTS City Engineer Cole showed a slide showing where the Engineering Divi- sion recommends additional street lights be located. $6,000.00 having been budgeted for this purpose. Discussion centered on whether it would be more economical for the City to install the ornamental lights recommended or rent them from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company. Action was held over one week in order that Councilman Smith can be present. ~,,~'OSi OF CiViC CENTER PARIilNG LOT BY JUNIOR CHAMBER AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman DeGraaf, seconded by Councilman HcAllister, and carried that the Junior Chamber of Comerce be authorized to use the Civic Center parking lot on October 12, 13, 19 and 20 for the purpose of in- stalling seat belts in cars, as requested in a letter from the Junior Chamber. qUEST TO MOVE HOUSE INTO A letter was read from W. Richardson, requesting permission to move a duplex from Lemon Grove to his property in the llO0 block on Walnut Street. Referred to the Building Inspector. PROTEST TO CHULA VISTA SANX?ARy SERVICE RATE INCREASE A letter was read from the Vistan Apartments owner, V. M. George, requesting that the Council reconsider the rate increase granted the Ghula Vista Sanitary Service. Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~/~ETTER OF CONGRATULATIOt~S ON PARTICIPATION IN SEWER PROGRAH A letter was read from E. H. Thouren, Chief, Construction Grants Water Supply and Pollution Control. congratulating the City on the initiative taken in the interest of water pollution control by construction of newer pump stations and participation in the Metropolitan Sewer project. ~/REquEST FOR ALLEY VACATION A letter was read from F. D. Lon~worth Construction Company, request- ing that the Council take action to vacate the alley north of "G" Street, west of Del Mar Avenue. Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~/,~.REqUEST THAT COUNCIL SUPPORT IMPERIAL B~Aag ON LOCATION OF TIA JUANA FLOOD CONTKOL CHANNEL A letter was read from the City of Imperial Beach, requesting that the City of Chula Vista support their action requesting that the Tic Juana Flood Control Channel be located in the present Tic Juana River bed. Coun- cilman Miles D. Bowler from Imperial Beach, in person, urged Chula Vista'e support in their request for location of the Tic Juana Flood Control Channel. RESOLUTION NO. 3224 - Ur§ing location of Tic Juana Flood Control Channel in the Tic Juana River bed Offered by Councilman DeGraaf, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen DeGraaf, McMains, McAllister, Menzel Noes:~ None Absent: ~ouncilman Smith ~,RNDORSEMENT OF PROPOSAL FOR A~QUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION A letter was read from the Chula Vista Junior Woman's Club, going on record as endorsing the recent Citizens Committee proposal for acquisition of undeveloped or for-sale properties adjacent to the present Civic Center for future expansion of a City Goveroment-Recreation Complex. ~,/CLARIFICATION OF ORDINANa~ ESTABLISHING "D" ZONE REQUESTED A letter was read from Stephen Gassaway, on behalf of the Sweetwater Valley~Civic Association, requesting that the Planning Commission and City Council clarify the status of the architectural control ordinance w~ich establishes the "D" zone. Letter referred to Administrative Officer Ross. CHULAVISTA DAY WITH CHARGI~ANNOUNGED Mayor Henzel announced that October 27 would be Chula Vista Day with the Chargers and with Niek Slijk, Manager of the Chamber of Go~aerce, urged all to attend who possibl~ could. L~ETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from the State Water Pollu- tion Control Board congratulating the City for completion of all phases of joining with the Hetropolitan Sewer System and that it would be fancy.ended at a forthcoming meeting that the Board rescind the cease and desist order issued against the City in 1961. ~/J~J/PORT ON PUBLIC WORKS CONGRESS - PLAQUE SHOWN City Engineer Cole showed a plaque awarded to the San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Public Works Association for growth and accomplishment realized this past year. Hr. Cole, as president of the Chapter, received the plaque while at the annual Congress in Detroit. Hr. Cole gave a brief report on the Congress and activities of the Chapter leading up to the award. AI~R~/ENT Mayor Menzal adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. until October 15 at 7:00 P.M. '- City Clerk