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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/08/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 11, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, City Engineer Gesley, Associate Planner Lee, Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek, Personnel Director McCabe, Finance Officer Grant Mayor Hamilton led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of August 4, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~///ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the following newly appointed and reappointed members of commissions and boards: Loris Larsen and James Chanoux, Board of Appeals; Milton Grossman and Otis Pemberton: Board of Ethics; H. A. Freet, Civil Service Cormnission; Martha Vickers, Margaret Helton and Marguerite Acosta, Human Relations Commission; Delwyn Brooks, Jose Viesca and Felipe Pulido, International Friendship Commission; Alice Foster and Linda Courchaine, ].ibrary Board; Vanitta Olinger~ Parks and Recreation Co~nission; Herbert Hillson, Planning Commission; William Wappes, Edward Potter and George Brines, Safety Commission. ~z/LETTER OF RESIGNATION Mr. Gordon Thorn read his letter of resignation as Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately or in thirty days, whichever date pleases the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss persomnel~.matters. Council adjourned to executive session at 7:~2 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. bi.' RESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ACCEPTED It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and unani- mously carried, that the resignation of Mr. Thorn be accepted, effective i~mediately. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that Mr. John Thomson be appointed acting Chief Administrative Officer. ~/'~ PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Castle Plymouth, Inc., df Planning Commission action denying a zone change from R-3 to C-T for property located at 178 Third Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Castle Plymouth, Inc., of Planning Commission action denying them a zone change from R-3 to C-T for property located at 178 Third Avenue, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Attorney Gus Pappas, representing Castle Plymouth and Mr. Regler~ repre- senting Mrs. Beaulah Whitney, owner of the property, spoke in favor of the re- zoning. Mr. John Keeley~ 4166 Talmadge Drive, San Diego, and Mr. Milton Vest, 174 Landis Avenue, spoke in opposition to the razoning. Mary Vest, 174 Landis Avenue, spoke and submitted a petition bearing thirty-nine signatures opposing the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the City obtain a legal and binding contract with Castle Plymouth, Inc., contingent upon submission of their plans, in regards to having a D zone placed not only on the property being considered for rezoning, but on their entire property, and that the document be brought back to the Council at which time the Council will make a decision on the rezoningo Councilman Egdahl voted no. L~,. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-1 to C-C for property at 315 and 321 "L" Street and reduction of front setback from 25' to 10' This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider rezoning from R-1 to C-C for property at 315 and 321 "L" Street and a reduction of front setback from 25' to 10', Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Donald Learned, 72 Vallecito Way, one of the applicants for the zoning, and Mr. Ernest Arnold~ 897 Beech Avenue, spoke in favor of the C-O-P zone recommended by the Planning Commission. No others wishing to be heard, and the Clerk having received no written co~nunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the rezoning from R-1 to C-O-P be denied. The motion failed with Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton and Hyde voting no. A/ORDINANCE - Rezoning property at 315 and 321 "L"?Mtreet and establishing front setback It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Hamilton declared a five minute recess. The Council reconvened at 8:50 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried, that the rezoning from R-1 to C-O-P be denied. Mayor Hamilton and Councilman Hyde voted no. RESOLUTION NO, 5748 - Approving improvement agreement - Vista Loma Verde Sub- division Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5749 - Approving final map - Vista Loma Verde Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, 5750 - Accepting public improvements in Russell Subdivision 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, HoOel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO, ~7~1 - Accepting grant deed for drainage purposes on the west side of Broadway, south of G Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5752 - Authorization to proceed with 1911 Act Improvement District - Arizona Street, east of Broadway Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5753 - Amending resolution authorizing filing application for Federal grant Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5754 - Recognizing employee associations Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ~STATUS REPORT ON FILgING VACANCIES OF CITY CLERK, FIRE CHIEF AND SENIOR PLANNER Director of Personnel McCabe gave a status report on filling of the vacancies created by the retirement of the City Clerk and Fire Ohief and by resignation of the Senior Planner. ~REPORT ON CAVES AT FREEWAY 805 AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD City Engineer Gesley stated that the contractor for the State Division of Highways has deposited soft dirt over the area at Telegraph Canyon Road and Freeway 805 where children have been digging caves, and because of this he feels a hazard no longer exists. It was suggested that the area be watched and if digging of the caves resumes, that the ~rea be posted. IREPORT RELATIVE TO INCREASED VALUATIONS AS T~EYMAY AFFECT TAX RATE Finance Officer Grant reported that the actual assessed valuation for the City as certified by the County Auditor is $2,420,373 more than was estimated at budget time. Mr. Grant stated that budget requirements can be met with a reduction of the tax rate from $1.52 to $1.50. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Rebel, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to bring back at the next meeting the necessary ordinance setting the tax levy for fiscal year 1970-1971 at $1.50 per hundred of assessed valuation. ~.ECISION TO NOT PLACE BOND ISSUE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT City Attorney Lindberg reported ghat it is still feasible to pursue placing of a bond issue for completion of the Civic Center project on the November ballot, but the time element is very narrow and would require i~nediate action by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, m~conded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that a bond issue for completion of the Civic Center project, phase II, not be placed on the November ballot. Councilman Hyde suggested that the staff be directed to proceed with this matter in order that it can be put to a vote of the people at the most practicable time. ~/CHARTERAMENDMENTS City Attorney Lindberg was directed to have ready for Council approval at the next meeting, the proposed charter changes as discussed at Council Con- ference. ~/REPORT ON MODIFYINGA CONDITION OF THE TENTATIVE MAP OF CHULA VISTA GARDENS UNIT NO. 6 City Engineer Gesley reported four alternatives which can be taken per- taining to improvement of the north half of Palomar Street in conjunction with development of Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision Unit No. 6, as recommended by the Planning Commission. a. Require the developer of the subdivision to obtain ownership of the necessary right of way and construct the improvements in accord- ance with the original condition of the tentative tract map. b. The City could acquire the right of way by negotiation or condemna- tion and construct two lanes of pavement and require the developer to pay for an additional four feet, making a total of four 12' travel lanes. c. The condition could be deleted in accordance with the Planning Com- mission recommendation and the developer could be required to con- struct a minimum amount of off-site construction in accordance with recommendations of the City Engineer to eliminate the narrow neck that now exists at East Palomar Street and Nolan Avenue. d. The recommendation of the Planning Commission could be upheld. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution approving alternate "C" for development of Palomar Street and that the Engineer- ing staff be directed to report on the feasibility of a 1911 Act for the eventual widening of Palomar Street. ~/RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARKS &RECREATION COMMISSION AND DIRECTOR ON DOG SHOW ACCEPTED Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission has no objection to the Southwest Collie Boosters Club holding a dog show on the "F" Street School property, the property not having been designated as a park, but would recommend that the provisions of Ordinance No. 1179, along with the City's policy on animal regulations, be adhered to. Mr. Jasinek also recommended that if the Council does permit use for this type of activity that either a nominal bond be posted guaranteeing the clean-up or that the sponsoring agency be forced to emplo~ at time and one-half, an off-duty groundsman-gardner to supervise the clean-up after the activity is over. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried, that the recommendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation be accepted. DUES CHECKOFF APPROVED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried, that the dues checkoff be allowed for the employees represented by the San Diego County Employees' Association. Acting Administrative Officer Thomson requested that the Council consider~ as soon as feasible, the formation of a management negotiating team to work with employee organizations. ORDINANCE NO. 1295 - Amending Zoning Ordinance regulating signs in commercial zones - First reading City Attorney Lindberg stated that due to the fact certain changes were made in the ordinance as presented at the last meeting, it would be his recommend- etlon that the ordinance be placed once more on its first reading. It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, ~bel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None /REPORT REQUESTED ON UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY POLES In reply to the second request of Councilman Scott, City Engineer Gesley stated he would give a report at a later date on the feasibility of undergrounding all utility poles, including those of high tension. ~/COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the Council hold a Council conference on Monday, August 24, at 3:00 p.m., with members of the Planning Commission in attendance, to discuss the proposed development of Chula Vista Tidelands in preparation for the meeting with Port District officials. ABSENCE FROM NEXT COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Hyde and Councilman Egdahl announced that because of other commitments they will be absent from the Council meeting of August 18. ~/~___~UEST FOR USE OF NORMAN PARK CENTER A letter was read from the Chula Vista Art Guild asking permission to use Norman Park Center for an Art-for-a-Song Mart on October 2nd and 3rd. It was referred to staff to check for date conflicts. ~/~REQUEST FOR STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLATION OF PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED LIGHTS A letter was read from the Safety Commission recommending that the feasi- bility of the installation of pedestrian controlled lights at the intersections of "H" Street and Broadway and "E" Street and Broadway, be explored. It was re- ferred to staff for a feasibility study. ~' REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF PARK SITE A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending that the Council attempt to secure a two year option on a minimum of 3.5 acres immediately adjacent to the proposed elementary school in the northern half of the northwest quarter of quarter section 69, for a park site. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the matter be referred to the staff for report. OBJECTION TO PASSING SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Nell Haas, 18~ Broadway, objected to placing the Sign Ordinance on its first reading because the Ordinance was not available to the public in time to study proposed amortization schedules. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m., sine die.