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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1971/11/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF (]TULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 9, 1971 A regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Warren The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Hamilton followed by a mament of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the minutes of the meetings of October 27 and November 2, 1971, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST Mayor Hamilton introduced Miss Gayle Mc Candliss, Chair- CO~ISSIONER man, Youth Con~nission, as guest commissioner for this meeting. A proclamation signed by the Mayor, proclaim- ing the week of November 8 through 14, 1971, as '~fouth Appreciation Week" was presented to Miss Mc Candliss. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Due to illness, Mrs. Phyllis Foster, Manager, did not VISITORS AND CONVENTION submit the financial report. This report will be sub- BUREAU mitted at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF Director of Planning Warren explained that Mr. McMurtry, PLANNING CO~ISSION APPROVAL on behalf of the Bonita Coye -Rogan Hills residents, has OF VARIANCE FOR CREATION OF filed an appeal of the Planning Comnission approval of THREE LOTS AT CORNER OF the creation of the three residential lots. The lots SANDALWDOD DRIVE AND HILLTOP would measure approximately 11,000 sq. ft., 12,000 sq. DRIVE - B. F. McMurtry ft., and 21,400 sq. ft. Mr. Warren submitted a plat showing the location of the proposed lots noting that the 1+ acre parcel is irregularly shaped with the highest point located at the southeast corner and the lowest point at the southeastern corner. The applicant plans to raise the southeast section of the property so that it would drain north to Sandalwood Drive, relieving the drainage problem that now exists in this area. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor Hamilton opened the public hearing. Donald Worley, Attorney Mr. Worley stated he is representing most of the resi- Selzer, Caplan Wilkins & dents in this area. They do not oppose a reasonable Mc_Ma/non development of the property. They are objecting to the 3003 Fourth Avenue specific plan as proposed by the developer and the exact San Diego location of the easement. Mr. Worley revised the find- ings of the Planning Comnission and listed his clients' · reasons for appealing: the development would be detri- mental to adjacent property due to the traffic hazard on the private drive; the width of the drive is inadequate and there is a blind corner on the drive; the danger of mudslide and erosion due to the grading required of the developer. Mr. Worley suggested the access road be lo- cated adjacent to the westerly and southerly boundary of the property thereby moving it away from the back yards of the residents on Coralwood Drive. Roy Wisbrock Mr. Wisbrock remarked that the proposed development would 4 Sandalwood Drive place his family in jeopardy regarding their health, safety and welfare. Show of hands Mayor Hamilton asked for a show of hands of those present who support the appeal. It was noted that approximately 20 people raised their hands. James Melch, Attorney Mr. Melch stated he is representing Bart Corporation. 1007 Fifth Avenue He reviewed the findings and the conditions imposed by San Diego the Planning Commission in their unanimous approval of the variance, comnenting that his client will abide by all the conditions. Mr. Melch ccmaented on the appel- lant's suggestion that the roadway be constructed west of the property, noting that this would require exten- sive grading creating much more of a drainage problem than that existing. Public hearing closed There being no further comments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. Council discussion A general discussion ensued as to the location and size of the City-owned property in this area. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, explained the triangular shaped parcel which was acquired in order to gain access to this property. Mr. Cole then discussed the width of the driveway and that of the streets in the City. Councilman Scott remarked that the entrance to the pro- posed development was inadequate and unless additional land is purchased, he could see no way in which the area can be developed. Motion to approve appeal It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and unanimously carried that the appeal be ap- proved. City Attorney's comments City Attorney Lindberg explained that the property owner would have to come back to the Planning Commission with a new approach to the development of the property. Recess Mayor Hamilton called a recess at 8:40 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERA- Director of Planning Warren submitted a plat noting the TION OF REZONING FROM R-E TO location of the property. The property coraprises 9.72 R-I-10 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED acres. The request, by Dacon Development Company, is ON EAST SIDE OF OTAY LAKES for a change of zone to R-i-10. ;&ong with this appli- ROAD, NORTH OF BONITA VISTA cation is a Planned Unit Development and a tentative JUNIOR HIG~ SG-~3OL subdivision map. The City Planning Co~mdssion recom- mends approval of the zone change to R-i-10-P to become effective upon approval of a precise plan for the devel- opment of the property. Public hearing opened This being the time and place as advertised, Mayor H~nilton opened the public hearing. William Rick, Civil Engineer Mr. Rick stated he was the engineer for this project. S620 Friars Road He asked for Council's approval of the recommendation of the City Planning Cormnission for the change of zone. Letter from School District City Clerk Fulasz read a letter from Mr. Joliff, Direc- noted tot of Facilities and Budgets, Sweetwater Union High School District, stating that the Bacon Development Company has not contacted their district in regard to the school problem for this vicinity. Public hearing closed There being no luther co~ments, either for or against, the hearing was declared closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1373 - It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be REZONING PROPERTY BAST OF placed on its first reading and that the reading of the OTAY LAKES ROAD, NORTH OF text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried BONITA VISTA JUNIOR Hlflt by the following vote, to-wit: SCHOOL FROM R-E TO R-i-10-P AYES: Councilmen Scott, }tobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl FIRST READING Noes: None Absent: None CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED UNIT Director of Planning Warren submited the map explaining DEVELOPMENT FOR BONITA VIEW the planned unit development. The applicant proposes TERRACE to develop the property with 48 condomini~n units in clusters of 3 to 6 units on approximately 10 acres of ground. The density represents a 6 dwelling unit bonus over the 42 dwelling units that would be allowed under the proposed R-i-10 zoning. Mr. Warren noted the topography of the area and the pro- posed construction of the units. Willi~n Rick, Engineer Mr. Rick stated he contacted Mr. Joliff of the Sweet- 5620 Friars Road water Union High School District and talked to Mr. B. San Diego Houser, Facilities Director, Chula Vista City School District. They understand, and have the terms of the contract, whereby each district requires, prior to recordation of final map, a fee of $100 per pupil per year for school facilities. Mr. Rick then explained the general development plan. Planned Unit Development It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman approved Hyde, and unanimously carried that the Planned Unit Development be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 6261 - Director of Planning Warren submitted the tentative map APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP OF explaining that since this is a condominium development, BONITA VIEW TERRACE only one lot is involved. The tentative map is neces- SUBDIVISION sary to establish the home owners association and to file the deed restrictions. Included on the map are the necessary public improv~nents such as street, sewer, and utilities. Mr. Warren asked that another condition be imposed (No. 15) stating: "the provision of adequate classroc~as will be resolved with the school districts prior to recorda- tion of the final map." Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, as amended, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hob¢l, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1374 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that this amendment AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1022 allows the specialty emergency medical transportation RELATING TO AMBULANCE team to enter the City. This medical team will handle REGULATIONS - FIRST READING transporting of special medical cases requiring such a team in cases which Bay Cities Ambulance Service is not equipped to handle. Ordinance placed on first It was moved by Co~cilman Egdahl that this ordinance reading 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 Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6262 - City Clerk Fulasz read the resolution which congratulated COMMENDING JOHNNIE L. ROSAS Mrs. Rosas on being appointed Managing Editor of the FOR HER COVERAGE OF COUNCIL Chula Vista Star News. The Council, by this resolution, MEETINGS is co~ending her for her services as reporter in cover- ing the activities of the City Hall for the past five years. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott and was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - FINAL ORDER OF In a written report to the Council~Director of Public VACATION OF "G" STREET Works Cole explained that in September 1968, the City Council ordered the vacation of a certain portion of RESOLUTION - ACC~FTING G Street with the effective date to be set at a time T~v~ORARY EAS~T OF G when permanent access to the tidelands area becomes STREET FROM ROHR~CORPORATION available by the construction of Tidelands Avenue con- necting either F or J Streets. To this date, this RESOLUTION - ACCEPTING OFFER permanent installation has not been made; however, a OF DEDICATION - TIDELANDS t~nporary easment to the tidelands has been available. AVF~NUE-RESERVATION FOR FUTURE STREET Port District consulted Councilman Scott questioned whether this was discussed with the Port District. In a previous ~eeting with the Port Distridt on the vacation of G Street, they expressed certain rese~zations, and certain c~itments were made by the City at that time. Mr. Cole, Director of Public Works, stated the Port District was not notified. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the: items pertaining to the vacation of G Street be held over until the staff comes back with a c~mnent from the Port District. RESOLUTION NO. 6263 - This resolution is requested appropriating surplus APP~DPRIATION OF GAS TAX balances in the Gas Tax Fund, as of June 30, 1971: FUNDS Unexpended 2106 Reserve - $4,462.70 Unexpended 2107 Reserve -$44,101.00 These balances represent the differences between esti- mated and acutal revenue used in preparing the Gas Tax budget. 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 Egd~hl, Scott, Hobel, H~milton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6264 - In a written report to the Council, Director of Public ADOPTING STREET TREE Works cxplainoJ that this policy established guidelines PLANTING POLICY to provide attractive tree-lined streets in the City. It affixes responsibility for tree planting in subdivi- sions, Planned Unit Developments and in already developed areas. It also establishes specifications for the trees which are to be plm~ted along City streets. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 6265 - The Board of Con~nissioners of the Woodlawn Park Pire TERMINATING AGREEbR~NT OP Protection District have submitted a request to the City CITY WITH WOODLAWN PARK FIRE Council for withdrawal or cancellation of fire protec- PROTECTION tion provided by the City for the District. The reason for the request is the recent consolidation of Woodlawn Park and Montgomery Fire Districts. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the f~llowing vote, to-wit: A~FES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST OF YOUTH COFI~ISSION The Youth Conmission is requesting a proclamation corn- FOR PROCLAMATION COFI~ENDING mending Mr. Carson as an '~onorary Youth for Life" and MR. RICHARD CARSON OF TH~ to thank both Mr. Carson and the Chula Vista Jaycees (~LA VISTA JAYCEES for their help in preparing the Youth Fair at the 1971 Fiesta de la Luna. Request approved It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and unanimously carried that the request be approved. REQUEST OF HUMAN RELATIONS This request relates to a questionnaire containing 12 CO~4ISSION TO INCLUDE ~- questions regarding the ~nployment and hiring practices PLOY~ QUESTIONNAIRE WITH of the local businesses and industries. 1972 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLI- CATIONS It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Referred to staff Hobel, and unanimously carried that the request be re- ferred to staff for report back to Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1372 - At the Council meeting of November 2, 1971, the proposed ESTABLISHING DOWNTOWN ordinance was approved based on certain modifications. IMPRDV~ DISTRICT - The City Attorney has made these changes and the ordi- FIRST READING nance is now ready for its first reading. Mr. Lindberg asked that the phrase "proposed to be renamed Beautiful Downtown Chula Vista, Inc." be deleted frcm Section 7. The Chamber of Con~nerce has rejected this proposal. Ordinance placed on Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text first reading was waived by unanimous consent, passed and placed on its first reading by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hyde, H~nilton, Hobel Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANC£ NO. 1371 Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text AMF~NDING TH~ ZONING ORDINANCE was waived by unanimous consent, adopted and placed RELATING TO FEES - on its second reading, by the following vote, to-wit: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl, Hyde, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None L~ITER TO BOARD OF ~qyor Hamilton referred to the letter received from SUPERVISORS Supervisor Boney concerning a proposal he is submit~ ting to the Board of Supervisors on November 10. The Mayor asked each of the Councilmen to contact Mr. Boney's office to express their o~inion on the proposals. INTERVIEWS FOR VACANCIES Mayor Hmnilton asked that the Council set a date ON COmmISSIONS to consider the applications for vacancies on the various Co~nissions. Councilman Egdahl noted that the Youth Co~nission has requested a review 6f the applications so that they could make recon~nendations to th~ Council. The Council agreed that the interviews be set up for Thursday, Noven~er 11, at 7 p.m. in the Mayor's office, for all C~mlissions with the exception of the Youth Con~nission. These applications to be forwarded to the Youth Cormnission for review and recorm~endation. (]iRIS/NAS DECORATIONS ON In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Mr. Niek THIRD AVSN/JE Slijk, Manager, Chamber of Co~nerce, explained that the Christmas decorations were installed along Third Avenue last week as a result of a late signing of the contract. The contract should have been signed in August, but due to lack of funds, it was not signed until just recently, therefore, they could not schedule a later date for the decorations. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by WOODLAWN AND H STREET Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Safety Co.mission study the crossing at Woodlawn and H Street. Councilman Hobel noted there was no marked crossing in this area and a number of school children cross this road at a time when there is a substantial amount of traffic going to Rohr Corporation. CPO MEETING Councilman Hyde referred to the meeting to be held on November 15 of the Technical Conwittee concerning the policies and recommendations of premature devel- otm~ent. He discussed the Council's policy in regard to this: that a basic principle be established that development shall occur in urban areas contiguous with n~nicipalities, and development of property in a "leap-frog" fashion be discouraged or prohibited. Motion to take position It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Council- man Scott, and unanimously carried that the Council's representative to CPO take this position in the discussions at this meeting. CARPORTS IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS Comlcilman Hyde discussed the matter of carports versus garages. He moved that the staff not permit further developments in the Brandywine Subdivision when they file new plans that require approval for further development. The Council discussed the motion, c~,~enting th~'~t it was not general enough--and selecting one subdivision was not appropriate. Director of Planning Warren reviewed the concept of the construction of the carports ~d the required storage areas. Motion reinstated Councilman Hyde changed his motion to state that the Council advise the Planning Co.mission and the Planning Department that it feels that the variences approved to p~rmit construction of the carports in the Brandywine development are not acceptable fcr continued development - in that project, ~nd that a more acceptable standard be achieved. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Director of Planning Warren explained that ~J~e Council had directed the staff, sometime ago, to amend the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to Plarned Unit Developments, so that Council will have approval of these projects. Motion withdrawn Councilman Hyde withdrew his motion. WARNER HOT SPRINGS Councilman Scott gave a brief report on the conference CONFERENCE held in Warner Hot Springs on November 4-5-6. WRITTEN COM~fONICATIONS Offer of bend~ to City - Mr. and Mrs. Richey, Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice CremT, Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice 398 F Street, have installed a concrete bench at Cream the corner of F Street and Fourth Avenue. They are offering it to the City at no charge. Referred to staff It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Ceuncil- man Egdahl and unanimously carried that the offer be referred to the City Engineer. -6- ORAL CO~ICATIONS Martin L. Altba~m, Mgn_ager, Mr. Altbaum questioned the action concerning the Chub's Club n~m~e change f6r the Improvement District. City Attorney Lindberg explained that it was not the intent to designate any name the Advisory Co~nittee wished to use for itself--tl~e question was that the Downtown Association wished to change its name to "Beautiful Downtown Chula Vista, Inc." This was opposed by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Scott commented that the Council's action was solely to create a seven-man body to administer the funds of the Improvement District. Petitions submitted Mr. Jack Cummings, 342 F Street, submitted a petition signed by 11 people opposing the relocation of "Our House" to the proposed location at Fourth and Garret Street. Mr. Llmmings stated that this makes a total of 548 names he submitted to date. Temporary location of Mr. Herb Lathan, 631 Carla Street, asked that the "Our House" Council make clear that the relocation of ,'Our House"--if located on Fourth and Garrett Street-- would be a temporary one. There was a question as to this site being the location of the new Library, if the bonds pass. AIUOU~NT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 1971 at 7 p.m. and the interviews scheduled by the Council for Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m. City CYerk - 7 -