HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/04/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA V%STA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday April 10, 1973
A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on
the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the CounCil Chamber, Civic Center,
276 Fourth Avenue, with the following
Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindbe~g, Assistant City
Manager Bourcier, Assistant Direct6r of Public Works Roberts,
Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation
Hall, Police Captain V. Sieveno
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton, followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
MISS CHULA VISTA Miss Chula Vista 1975, Irene Miller, was in-
troduced to the City Council. The Council
and audience congratulated her on winning the
title.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the minutes of the meeting of April 3-4,
1973, be approved, copies having been sent
to each Councilman.
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) - Director of Planning Peterson reported that
CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL BY on March 5, 1973, the Planning Commission
CLARIC~ ~. 0LIN OF PLANNING approved a conditional use permit to operate
COMMISSION ACTION GRANTING A a pre-school child day care center at 175
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO Fifth Avenue. This would accommodate up to
PILGRIM EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN thirty children between the hours of 8:30
CHURCH FOR A CHILD DAY CARE a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Two conditions were
CENTER ON PROPERTY LOCATED imposed:
AT 175 FIFTH AVENUE, AN R-3
ZONE 1. Picking up and dropping off of
children would be accomplished
at the rear of the property from
the Brightwood Avenue entrance;
2. The outside activities for the
children would be restricted to
one hour in the morning and one hour
in the afternoon, in addition to
one hour at noon time.
At the Planning Commission meeting, discussion
centered around the possibility of additional
fence requirements on the north property line
as well as restricting the outside play area
to a much 5mallet area adjacent to the
dwelling; however, these were not included
in the motion.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Speaking in support of Speaking in support of the appeal were:
the appeal
Mrs~ Clarice T. Olin, 171 Fifth Avenue;
Richard J. Wood, 3538 - 30th Street, San
Diego; Francis Gee, 169 Fifth Avenue;
Louis Thompson, owning property next to
Mrs. Olin's; David G. Shipman, 66 Corte
Maria.
They opposed the child day care center for
the following reasons:
(1) they have earned the right to a
certain amount of peace and quiet;
(2) it will have a detrimental effect
on the neighborhood; (3) noise factor
should be considered; (4) existing fence
is not adequate; (5) the children in the
existing school are noisy, bang the fence
and throw papers into the neighboring
yard; (6) there are a good deal of
elderly people living in this neigh-
borhood, along with apartments that
cater to adults only; (7) there would be
an adverse affect on Mrs. Olin's property
which would decline in market value by
thousands of dollars; (8) traffic genera-
tion is another factor; (9) there will be
restricted parking at the curbs; (10)
a petition signed by over sixty people
was presented to the Planning Commission;
(11) survey was taken of nursery schools
in the City and there are vacancies, so
another nursery school is not needed.
Speaking against the Mr. Richard L. Smith, 411 Kearney Street,
appeal representing Pilgrim Lutheran Church, dis-
cussed the existing school and the play area.
tlc stated there is adequate supervision on
thc playground for the children. The noise
factor would not be as great as it would be
if apartments were constructed in this area,
as allowed under the zone (R-S). There are
presently 146 K-6 children attending classes
here now.
Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for
or against, the hearing was declared closed.
City Attorney's opinion Mr. Lindberg stated that the conditions, as
imposed by the Planning Commission, will be
observed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer
during the year, and if there are violations,
the matter could be brought back to the
Planning Commission for modifications of the
conditions to meet circumstances that might
be detrimental to the neighborhood, including
a revocation of the permit.
Motion to deny appeal It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded
by Councilman Hyde that the action of the
Planning Commission be sustained and the ap-
peal be denied.
Motion carried Thc motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde, Hobel,
Hamilton
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
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Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl noted that the applicant
for the conditional use permit has not been
approached for any existing problems, and has
indicated its openness to such an approach to
deal fairly with the neighborhood, should
such problems occur.
RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT City Manager Thomson asked for a deferral of
TO EL RANCHO DEL REY action on the resolution to give the Planning
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT Department and Engineering staff time to study
PLAN PROPOSED FOR the modifications as proposed by the Council
SPORTS WORLD at the last meeting, and to submit a complete
report for Council consideration.
The staff will submit a status report to the
Council at the next meeting which will indi-
cate when this complete package will be ready.
Motion to defer It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that
this matter be deferred for one week for
staff study.
Questions by staff Planning Director Peterson asked whether it
was the intent of the Council to have no
attached single-family units and no apartments
in this entire area, or whether the Council
was referring to the density that would be
involved with that kind of development.
Councilman Scott explained that the motion
was only to that section discussed at the
last meeting - the 1440 acres.
Housing types Mr. Peterson questioned whether it was
Council's intent to eliminate as a housing
type any attached single-family or multiple-
family dwellings from the Sports World propo-
sal.
Councilman Scott indicated that this was the
motion.
Timing of development Mr. Peterson then questioned the timing. It
was the staff's assumption that tbe arena
could go in prior to the construction of
Interstate 805, and the applicant agreed to
delay the shopping center until after
Interstate 805 was constructed.
Councilman Scott affirmed this, explaining
that the Council discussed Telegraph Canyon
Road as an alternate and not utilizing J
Street.
In answer to Mr. Peterson's query, Councilman
Scott further explained that L~]wood Drive
would be required prior to opening of the
Circulation pattern Mr. Bill Roberts, Assistant Director of Public
Works, stated they would be working with the
assumption that the circulation pattern in
the area, other than the 400 acres, would
be subject to chm~ge depending on the new
density to the new single-family development.
City Manager Thomson made reference to the
list of conditions submitted to the Council
by the Director of Public Works. These will
be included in the package and incorporated
into the conditions.
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Councilman Scott remarked that these may or
may not be incorporated, depending upon the
density requirements.
PUBLIC HEARING - (CONTINUED) This annexation encompasses 419 acres of land
CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION located east and west of Interstate 805 in
TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA the vicinity of H Street. The annexation was
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY initiated by Dr. Leonard Bloom and approved by
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LAFCO on January 15, 1973, with additional
SPORTS WORLD PHASE I ANNEXA- property added by LAFCO to facilitate traffic
TION circulation planning and administration once
the property to the east is developed.
Motion for staff study It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
the staff be directed to look into the possi-
bility of annexing the entire 1440 acres and
not just the 419 acres - what the options are,
what the problems and benefits may or may not
be.
ORDINANCE - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that
SAID CITY OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED this public hearing be held over.
TERRITORY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED
AS SPORTS WORLD PHASE I ANNEXA-
TION - FIRST READING
Recess A recess was called at 8:28 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION Assistant Director of Public Works Robens
OF WAIVER OF UNDERGROUND reported that a condition of the approval
OVERHEAD UTILITIES - MAIN of the tentative map of this subdivision
STREET AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD required that utilities on the south side
WITHIN RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION of Main Street and Otay Valley Road be under-
grounded, or in lieu thereof, the developer
initiate an assessment district to install
said underground utilities.
The developer initiated proceedings for the
formation of an assessment district and con-
tacted the property owners in the County of
San Diego since most of the property lies in
this area. They did not consent to the in-
clusion of their property within the proposed
assessment district.
The cost of undergrounding would be approxi-
mately $50,000, and the developer is request-
ing a waiver since the ultimate objective
of eliminating overhead poles and wires in
Main Street and Otay Valley Road will not be
accomplished.
Council discussion Councilman Scott commented that the properties
would be sold to certain individuals and
questioned how the City would get them to
waive their rights.
City Attorney Lindberg stated that agreements
are binding upon the heirs, assigns and
successors. The property owners would buy
their properties subject to such conditions
and restrictions.
Discussion followed as to the possibility of
undergrounding this area in the future.
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Otis Pemberton, Manager Mr. Pemberton stated that the $50,000 figure
San Diego Gas & Electric was an estimate and asked for time to submit
a more exact figure to the Council.
Motion for continuance It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that
this public hearing be held over for two
weeks to get accurate figures for the under-
grounding.
ORDINANCE - WAIVING THE (Held over for two weeks.)
REQUIREMENT TO UNDERGROUND
OVERHEAD UTILITIES IN MAIN
STREET AND OTAY VALLEY ROAD
WITHIN RANCHO RIOS SUBDIVISION
PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVING By Resolution No. 6782, adopted on March 20,
SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS, 1911 1973, the Superintendent of Streets prepared
BLOCK ACT, PHASE ×IV the spread of assessments and recommended the
method to secure the repayment of funds
advanced by the City for Phase XIV of the
1911 Block Act. The people affected have
been notified.
Assistant Director of Public Works Robens
submitted a plat showing the area in question.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against,
the hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 6810 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the
APPROVING SPREAD OF ASSESS- text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
MENTS, 1911 BLOCK ACT, and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
PHASE XIV AYES; Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel, Hamilton
Noos: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVING By Resolution No. 6783, adopted on March 20,
SPREAD OF ASSESSMENTS, 1973, the Superintendent of Streets prepared
1911 BLOCK ACT, PHASE XV the spread of assessments and recommended the
method to secure the repayment of funds
advanced by the City for Phase XV of the
1911 Block Act. The people affected have
been notified.
Assistant Director of Public Works Roben5 sub-
mitted a'plat noting the area in question.
Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised,
Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing.
Public hearing closed There being no comments, either for or against,
the hearing was declared closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 6811 - Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the
APPROVING SPREAD OF ASSESS- text was waived by unanimous consent, passed
MENTS, 1911 BLOCK ACT, and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
PHASE XV AYES: Councilman Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1460 - In a report to the Council, Director of
AMENDING ARTICLE 3 OF Public Works Cole explained that, under the
CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE present ordinance, a district is approved and
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS dates are set up whereby the property owner
AND PROCEDURES FOR must be ready to receive underground service
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES- and the overhead utilities to be removed -
FIRST READING almost one year ahead of the construction
time. This amendment has been proposed to
provide more flexibility relative to estab-
lishing specific dates for accomplishing the
work.
Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading ordinance be placed on its first reading
and that reading of the text be waived by
unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORT - PLANNING CO~qlSSION The Director of Planning reported that 5.94
RECONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF acres recommended by the City Council for
ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY S.94 R-$-G-D and R-3-M zoning was considered by
ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST the Planning Commission. Since the General
CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND Plan designates high density residential
PALOMAR STREET (13-26 dwelling units an acre), either the
R-3-M or R-3-G-D zoning is consistent with
this designation. The Planning Commission
concurred with the recommendation of the
City Council and recommended the following:
1. That the 1.82 acre property be rezoned
from R-1 to R-3-G-D.
2. That Council take no action on the proposal
to rezone the 4.12 acres from R-3-G-D to
R-3-M.
Mr. Peterson, Director of Planning, noted that
this acreage is within the 90-day moratorium,
which was placed on rezoning and building
permits.
ORDINANCE NO. 1461 - It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE ordinance be placed on its first reading
REGARDING CHANGE OF ZONE - with the understanding that the zone change
1.82 ACRES LOCATED 140 constitutes a waiver of the moratorium of
FEET EAST OF SECOND AVENUE changes of zoning in the area, but not on
AND 290 FEET NORTH OF construction. The ordinance title was read
PALOMAR STREET FROM R-1 TO and the text waived by unanimous consent.
R-~G-D - FIRST READING The motion carried by the following vote, to-
wit:
Ordinance placed on first AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
reading Hamilton
Noes: Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
County moratorium Councilman Scott asked if it was possible to
find out when the County would respond to the
moratorium request.
Staff report Mayor Hamilton directed the staff to bring
back a report on this at the next meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 6812 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that the
ACCEPTING REAL PROPERTY - City of Chula Vista agreed to use its right
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ROAD of eminent domain in the acquisition of
RIGHT-OF-WAY right-of-way for the access streets to serve
the hospital. The street will be known as
Brandywine Avenue and the local street frOm]
Brandywine Avenue to the hospital site will
be known as Dora Lane. Th~ ownership of that
property lying within the unincorporated area
will be transferred to San Diego County in order
that it may be dedicated to public use. The
property has been acquired in two deeds, one
from Community Hospitat~site within its owner-
ship and the balance from United Enterprises, Inc.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6813 - The subdivision, located on Brandywine Avenue,
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING north of Main Street, east of Interstate 805
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN Freeway, consists of 200 lots. A final inspec-
THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION tion of the improvements was made on March 23,
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS 1973. The Director of Public Works reported
BRANDYWINE SUBDIVISION, that the improvements have been completed
UNIT NO. 1 to his satisfaction and in accordance with
the requirements of the City.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6814 - This subdivision is located east of Otay
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING Lakes Road between Gotham and Ithaca Street,
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN west of Rutgers Avenue and consists of 81
THAT CERTAIN SUBDIVISION lots. A final Snspecti~8 was made on
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS February 19, 1973, and all of the public
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE improvements have been completed to the
ESTATES NO. 5 satisfaction of the Public Works Director
and in accordance with the requirements of
the City.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6815 - Councilman Scott noted that his cousin was the
GRANTING ADDITIONAL EXTENSION contractor, but that the City Attorney ruled
OF TIME, HILLTOP DRIVE-PALOMAR there was no conflict of interest.
STREET WIDENING - GAS TAX
PROJECT #147 D~rector of Public Works Cole, in a written
report to the Council, explained that the
project has boen delayed due to inclement
weather, and recommended an extension of
sixteen days for the contractor, W. H. Led-
better ~ Sons, to complete the project. The
contract completion date will be May 1, 1973.
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Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl~ the reading
of the text was waiyed by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Ityde
Noes: None
Absent None
RESOLUTION NO. 6816 - The vacant property at the northeast corner
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR of Center Street and Fourth Avenue was sold
THE INSTALLATION OF to Richard G. Zogob on March 1, 1973. The
STREET IMPROVEHENTS AT installation of the public improvements for
CENTER STREET - RICHARD G. the property has been deferred four times.
ZOGOB The new owner has signed an agreement to re-
place the former owner's agreement and
requests an extension of time until July 1,
1973; a pledge of monies in the amount of
$1,900 has been pledged to guarantee the in-
stallation of the improvements.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6817 - The contractor for the project, Traffic
GRANTING EXTENSION OF Control Systems for Econolite Corporation has
TIME FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL requested an extension of 85 ,~alend~r days
INTERCONNECT PROJECT for the completion of subject project,
(TOPICS) because they are experiencing serious delivery
difficulties from their material vendors.
The extended contract tlme would be July 17,
1973.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6818 - Mr. and Mrs. Merrill E. Nelson are selling
APPROVING THE RELEASE their home at 441 James Court. In order to
OF THAT CERTAIN DEFERRED secure financing by the proposed purchasers,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Melton, it is necessary that
BETWEEN THE CITY OF the escrow: agent be permitted by the
CHULA VISTA AND AUSIE Council to aeeept a release of the lien
LEE NELSON, MERRILL E. against the Nelson property and simultaneously
NELSON AND LOUELLA M. place it on the property with the Meltons'
NELSON, RECORDED purchase.
DECEMBER 4, 1968, AS
FILE NO. 212430 The Council was requeste~t to~leas~ the
lien against the Nelsons while at the same time
accepting the agreement to bind the Meltons
for the deferred amount of $1,000.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the fo/lowing vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
Hamilton, Hyde
Noeg: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6819 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading
AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL of tha text ~a~ ~ai~ed by unanimous consent,
OF THE INSTALLATION OF ~asaed and adoptad hy the following vote,
CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS to-w%t:
ON THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel,
TO THEODORE WILLIAM MELTON Hamilton, Hyde
AND NATHANEAL MELTON, LOCATED Noes: None
AT 441 ~_~S COROT IN T~H~ Absent: None
~IT¥ O~ CHULA ~STA
RESOLUTION NO. 6820 - The City has received an application for the
DECLARING ITS INTENTION installation of a temporary master antenna
TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR television system in the Rancho Rios area
TEMPORARY MASTER ANTENNA from the Rancho Rios Antenna System.
SYSTEM IN THE RANCHO
RIOS AREA IN THE CITY This resolution sets the public hearing for
OF CHULA VISTA May 1, 1973.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, ttobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, E~dahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6821 - Section 11528 of the State Subdivision Map
REQUESTING THE SAN DIEGO Act provides that the legislative body of any
COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT city which desires to inspect and make recom-
TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY OF mendations concerning the map of a proposed
CHULA VISTA ALL SUBDIVISION subdivision adjacent to, but outside
MAPS FILED IN THE COUNTY its jurisdictional boundary line, may file
ADJACENT TO, BUT OUTSIDE with the Clerk of the governing body a map
OF, THE CITY'S JURISDIC- of the territory in which it is interested
TIONAL BOUNDARY LINES in proposed subdivisions.
The Planning Department has prepared a ter-
ritorial map outlining the area of concern,
or the basic sphere of influence in which
subdivision maps filed within this area
·ffect the planning process of the City of
Chula Vista.
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
toZwit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes: None
Absent: None
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM:
RESOLUTION NO. 6822 - This resolution provides for payment of the
PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIAL services of the court reporter in the hearings
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS concerning Apollo Subdivision Unit 5 and
TO COVER SERVICES OF the Sports World Arena.
SHORTHkND REPORTER
Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of
the text was waived by unanimous consent,
passed and adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton,
Hyde, Egdahl
Noes; None
Absent: None
REQUEST OF ROHR CORPORATION Comlcilman Hobel stated hc was abstaining
TO LOCATE BUILDING 1N from v~tlng on th~2 matter since it affects
TIDELANDS ZONE his employer.
Rohr Industries has requested permission to
locate a 20' x S0' prefabricated steel build-
ing in the Tidelands Zone to be used for the
operation of steel cutting equipment. This
equipment will be relocated from an existing
structure 300 feet to the north. The Tidelands
Zone provides for the addition of accessory
buildings after review and approval by the
Planning Commission and the City Council.
The Planning Commission recommended approval
and made the appropriate findings.
Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the conditions of
approval, jurisdiction of the Port District
and control by the City of the requirements
as contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Approval of request It was moved by Councilman Egdahl a~d secOnded
by Councilman Scott that the request be ap-
proved.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton,
Hyde
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Councilman Hobel
RECOMMENDATION FOR REINSTATE- The Safety Commission requested that the
MENT OF CITY OF CHULA City's Newsletter be reinstated and con-
VISTA'S NEWSLETTER sidered by the City Council during the
budget study.
Request to be considered It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
at budget time Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that this request be considered by the
Council at budget time.
ORDINANCE NO. 1452 - The City Council has requested that the
AMENDING ARTICLE 6 OF Campaign Contribution Ordinance be adopted,
CHAPTER 1 OF THE CHULA but that it should automatically expire on
VISTA CITY CODE BY ADDING the 30th day of June 1974 allowing experience
THERETO NEW SECTIONS 1.605 pursuant to the terms of the ordinance
THROUGH 1.635, ALL RELATING through one election.
TO THE CONTROL OF CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL ELECTION The ordinance had its first reading at the
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND meeting of March 20, 1973.
EXPENDITURES - SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Scott that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading
and adopted. Reading of the text was waived
by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde,
Egdahl
Noes: Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1453 - At th~ ~eet~ng of March 27, 1973, the revised
A~DING ZONING MAP OR ordinance ~a~ placed on first reading. This
MAPS ESTABLISHED BY ordinance provid~ that th~ zoning a~ approved
SECTION 33.401 OF THE h~~ th~ COuncil doe~ not become effective until
CHULA VISTA CITY CODE, a final ~hdivision map or maps has been filed
REZONING THAT CERTAIN and approved by the Council within two years
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH of the effective date of the ordinance.
OF ALLEN SCHOOL LANE,
]{EST OF OTAY LAKES ROAD
FROM R-E-D TO R-E-P -
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
Ordinance placed on second It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this
reading and adopted ordinance be placed on its second reading
and adopted and that reading of the text
be waived by unanimous consent.
The motion carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott,
Hobel, Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
REPORT ON SCR 88 CONCERNING City Manager Thomson explained that Senate
REORGANIZATION OF LOCAL Concurrent Resolution 88 was passed by the
GOVERNMENTS WITHIN SAN DIEGO State Legislature on December 11, 1972,
COUNTY and authorized the Joint Rules Committee
to conduct a long-range, in-depth, comprehen-
sive study of all local governments within
the region of San Diego County.
A meeting was held on March 1S and March 30,
1973, chaired by Supervisor Jack Walsh at
which time he called upon all interested
and concerned agencies to prepare a state-
ment or resolution endorsing the SCR 88
proposal for a study of governmental struc-
tures in San Diego County. This resolution
would then be incorporated into a single
statement of endorsement and presented to
the Council on Intergovernmental Relations.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the report be accepted and support given
to the study effort.
REPORT ON CHULA VISTA City Manager Thomson reported that there is
VISITORS AND CONVENTION $3,178.50 still due on the $7,500.00 loan.
BUREAU The Bureau members have been using their
own money for matching funds for those areas
which they failed to match last year. They
are proceeding as indicated to fulfill their
obligations.
Report accepted It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
~hat the report be accepted.
STATUS REPORT ON REGIONAL City Manager Thomson reported that the staff
COASTAL COMMISSION received an opinion from the State Attorney
General going into various problem areas.
Since the staff has not had an opportunity
to review this opinion, he asked that ~his
item be tabled, and a report will be brought
back at some!lime'in the future.
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Item tabled It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that this item ha tabled~
REPORT ON ROBBERY City Manager Thomson reported that the City
PREVENTION GRANT of San Diego's Police Department will receive
FOR S;~N DIEGO POLICE a grant subject to California Council on
DEPARTMENT Criminal Justice funds starting in July 1973.
Chula Vista will be asked to provide one
experienced officer to work on this twenty-
man robbery team. Under this grant, the
City will be receiving this officer's
annual salary plus fringe benefits which will
total $18,235.
The objective of the program is to reduce
the number of robberies in this area and to
educate those persons who tend to be sub-
jected to this crime in the positive measures
of robbery prevention.
Captain Virg Sieveno In answer to Council's queries, Captain Sieveno
Police Department stated that the Department will have to hire
another person to fill this officer's posi-
tion for the one-year interim period.
Authorization given to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
proceed with the grant by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that authorization be given to proceed with
participation in the grant.
REPORT ON INTERIM PROJECTS In a written report to the Council, Director
FOR "J" STREET WIDENING of Public Works Cole recommended that the
FROM EAST PARK LANE TO following work be performed as an interim
CHURCH AVENUE - DIRECTOR measure to prevent any major drainage problems
OF PUBLIC WORKS and t~ enable the storm drain and inlets to
partially function:
a. Construct full width A.C. spillways
to the new curb inlets on J Street
east of Third Avenue;
b. Install a grate and small drain from
the northeast to the southeast corner
of Third Avenue and J Street;
c. Plug the new curb inlet at the south-
west corner of Fifth Avenue and J
Street and cover it until the inter-
section of Fifth Avenue and J Street
is fully improved.
Mr. Cole further recommended that the widen-
ing of Third Avenue north and ~outh of J
Street should be deferred until the City
Council takes final action on the J Street
widening project some six to nine months
from now.
Discussion Discussion followed i~ which Councilman Hyde
questioned the status of the intersection
at Ash and J Street.
Motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the staff
be directed to either taper that curbing, as
requested by the home o%~ner adjacent to it,
or come back to the Council wi~h an alterna-
tive.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
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Interim report accepted It was moved hi· Councilman Scott, seconded
b7 Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that the interi~ report be accepted.
REPORT ON REQUEST FOR At its meeting of March 26, 1973, the Parks
JUNIOIIIEI~N~S~'AD¥~SOR and Recreation Commission considered the
AND INSTRUCTOR - DIRECTOR request of Mr. Vincent ~elan that a Junior
OF PARKS AND RECREATION Tennis Advisor and Instructor be hired by
the City. The Commission recommended denial
for the following reasons:
1. The City has an existing contract with
Mr. John Movido, Tennis Professional,
which includes responsibility for pro-
motion of a Youth Tennis Program.
2. Specialized instruction is presently
furnished by the Department on a self-
sustaining, fee basis. Approval of
this request would expose this depart-
ment to further requests for which
funding would not be available at
present.
Set for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded
by Councilman Scott that this item be set
for a Council Conference on April 25, 1973.
City Clerk Fulasz noted the other items
pending for a Council Conference.
City Manager Thomson stated he would have a
report ready for the Council regarding the
Chamber of Commerce lease, perhaps at the
next ~eeting.
Included in motion Councilman Hobel included in his motion to
schedul* for this same Conference the item
pertaining to the ad hoc committee on "Our
House" as suggested by the ~man Relations
Commission.
Councilman Scott agreed to the second.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Hamilton,
Hyde
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: None
M~YOR'S REPORT
Irapuato Picnic Mayor Hamilton announced that an invitation
has been extended by the International
Friendship Commission to attend a "Welcome
Irapuato Picnic" which will be held at
Memorial Park on Monday, April 16, 1973,
beginning at 4:30 p.m. The picnic will
honor the eighteen guests from our Sister
City of Irapuato, Mexico.
Irapuato Trip Mayor Hamilton commented that funds are avail-
able for the members of the Council to go to
Irapuato. He added that the last part of
April or tke first part of May would be the
ideal time to make the trip, and asked the
members of the Council to make their reser-
vations with the secretary.
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League Dinner The next dinner meeting of the League of
California Cities will be held on Thursday,
April 19, 1973, with Escondido being the
host city, It will be held at the Escondido
Country Club.
Mayors' Meeting Mayor Hamilton reported on the Mayors' meet-
ing held on April 9, 1973, in which the cities
of the North County indicated they will be
asking that the voting formula for the
Comprehensive Planning Organization go back
to the one city-one vote formula.
Board of Director's Councilman Scott remarked that the Board of
Meeting - Chamber of Directors will be considering the Library
Commerce proposal at the meeting which will be held
on Thursday, April 12, 1973 (12:30 to 1:30).
He asked for time for rebuttal; however, he
cannot make it and asked if another member
of the Council could attend.
Mayor Hamilton indicated he would attend.
San Diego Transit proposal Councilman Hobel asked if the staff received
any proposal from San Diego Transit Co~ora-
tion.
City Manager Thomson stated they have not.
LAFCO Sphere of Influence Councilman Hyde asked about the status of
the sphere of influence study by LAFCO.
City Manager Thomson stated that no response
was received from the Council's proposal.
Mayor Hamilton explained that LAFCO appropri-
ated $40,000 last fall to hire consultants for
a sphere of influence study. The prpposal,
as submitted by this City, was given to the
consultants and will be taken into consider-
ation.
Resignations from commissions It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that resolutions be prepared thanking Mrs.
Kincaid of the Safety Commission and Mr.
Welden of the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion for their long services on these
commissions.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Verified claim for damages - A verified claim for damages was received
Mark Randy Martin, 581 Moss from Mr. Martin in the amount of $35.00. He
Street, Apt. B claimed that on March 4, 197~ at 12:00 a.m.
a police officer kicked in his door and a
warrant was served.
Claim denied It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by
Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the claim be denied in order that it
can be turned over to the City's insurance
carrier for investigation.
Request for permission to Ms. Hepler has sent in a program for trans-
initiate chauffeuring service porting senior citizens to and from shopping
for senior citizens - Marjorie L, centers and tours of interest. She has asked
Hepler, 731 G Street, D-15 for consideration of granting a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity to oper-
ate this business.
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Referred to staff It Has moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that thl~ matter be referred to staff.
Letter of resignation - Mr, Welden has submitted his resignation from
James C. We lden, Parks the Parks and Recreation due to personal
and Recreation Commission reasons, tie asked that the resignation be
effective April 1, 1973.
Resignation accepted It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded
with regret by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried
that the resignation be accepted with regret
and a resolution be prepared thanking him for
his services on the Commission.
Letter from Board of Mr. Thomas R. Waddell, Attorney at Law,
Directors of Chula Vista representing the Police Relief Association,
Police Relief Association sent in a letter asking that the Council give
regarding LPG careful consideration to the problems in-
curred by the use of LPG in police vehicles.
Mr. Waddell cites several problems experienced
by the police officers and summarized the
report by stating that when the manufacturer
can offer propane as a factory-equipped option
with all the addendum safety standards estab-
lished, then the use of propane-powered ve-
hicles would then be ideal.
Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded
by Councilman Hobel that this matter be
referred to staff and hold up the installa-
tion of the LPG on the new vehicles until
this problem can be solved.
Discussion Discussion followed concerning the motion.
City Manager Thomson announced that a work-
shop was held last week at the Police facility
concerning this matter. The staff will have
a report ready for the Council at the next
meeting.
Units on order Assistant Director of Public ;~orks Robens
declared that tanks have been ordered --
there is a critical time problem involved
to get the tanks and the vehicles at the
same time.
Councilman Hobel suggested the order be placed
on "hold."
Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel
NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde
Absent; None
Referred to City Manager It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by
Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that this matter be referred to the City
Manager for a report as requested by Coun-
cilmen Egdahl and Hobel.
Various requests from "Our Mr. Gary Wappes, Administrator, stated that
House" relating to fund- "Our House" is initiating an area-wide fund-
raising activities raising drive to support the actual opera-
tional costs of the program. They are re-
questing the following:
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1. A Council resolution authorizing the
~aek of April 28 through May 6 as
U0ur House Week~U
2. A marathon danoe on April 28 from
12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the
Parkway Gym;
3. Permission for a raffle of merchan-
dise provided by merchants;
4, Permission to hold an open-air
festival of arts and crafts at
Fourth Avenue and F Street from
May 5 through May 6;
5. A canvassing of the homes in Chula
Vista giving out a pamphlet outlining
the services of "Our House."
Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried
that the requests be referred to staff with
a general endorsement to work with the "Our
House" staff, and come hack to the Council
with a resolution.
ORAL CO~qUNICATIONS
Dick Simonson, Attorney Mr. Simonson stated he is representing a
San Diego client who wishes to purchase Roy's Jewelry
and Loan Company, 267 Third Avenue. His
client does not meet the residency qualifi-
cation (one-year resident of Chula Vista)~
City Attorney Lindberg explained that the
Superior Court has recently ruled that auc-
tioneers could not be denied a license based
on the residency requirements. Mr. Lindberg
suggested that Mr. Simonson proceed with
the licensing process subject to Council
determination that an ordinance be brought
back to eliminate this residency provision
in the City Code.
Revision to ordinance to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded
be brought back by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried
that a revision to the ordinance be brought
back next week for Council consideration.
Eugene Coleman Mr. Coleman asked for clarification of the
1670 Gotham Street motion made last week concerning Sports World.
It was his understanding that Section 35.1311
of the Zoning Ordinance restricted the Council
to action approving or disapproving the re-
quest, and the request was, in fact, modified.
City Attorney's opinion City Attorney Lindberg explained that the
Council was acting upon a negative recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to an
application for a modification of the
existing P-C zone. The Council chose to make
the modification of that zoning, and it is
the opinion of the City Attorney's office
that they were within their legal rights in
doing ~o.
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Frederick A. R. Drew Mr, Drew discussed Ordinance No, 1414 as it
1275 Banndr Avenue referred to political signs~ He complained
that the proponents of the "yes" vote on
Proposition "A" have flagrantly violated the
laws of the City and "have posted almost
every political sign in outright and obvious
violation of the ordinance."
He asked that the Council either change the
sign law or properly enforce it.
Discussion Discussion followed as to the procedure used
by the City in checking these 9iolations. Mr.
Drew was asked to advise the staff as to the
particular signs he has a complaint about
and request appropriate action: the parti-
cular address and the specific violation to
be noted.
Bob Green Mr. Green read a letter he received from the
292 Talus Street mother of a student at Southwestern College
who complained about the "filth" being
published in the College newspaper and the
terrible work assignments, especially in
the Political Science courses that the
students are given.
Request for resolution Mr. Green submitted a copy of the letter and
a copy of the newspaper to the Council,
and requested that Councilman Egdahl make
a resolution to condemn this type of porno-
graphy at the local college, and that this
be done in the name of decent, honest and
responsible families in Chula Vista.
City Attorney's opinion Attorney Lindberg declared that the State
has preempted the field in a regulation of
literature which may be classified as
pornographic. In the past, the Council has
been aware of its limitation in taking any
action in this field.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at
10:22 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, April 17, 1973, at 7:00 p.m.
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