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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/07/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 28, 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, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren, Associate Planner Lee 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 Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of July 21, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. REPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER GAMPBELL Port Co~anissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. He announced August 27~ as the date set for the Com- mission to meet with the Chula Vista City Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution reaffirming the intent of the Council to complete Tidelands Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regulating signs in commercial zones Planning Director Warren gave a presentation on contents of the proposed ordinance and slides were shown of various signs and sign conditions as they now exist in the City. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinance regulating signs in con~nerctal zones, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Tom Huddleston, speaking for the Broadway Association, stated the association was generally in favor of the proposed ordinance but recommended the four following amendments: (1) eliminate requirement for landscaping at base of existing signs, (2) allow roof-top signs on buildings of 50-foot frontage rather than the 100-foot proposed~ (3) allow revolving signs at intersections only to have a maximum revolution of six revolutions per minute and (4) include a written definition of how the value of all signs will be determined for abatement purposes rather than having it determined by the Building and Housing Inspector. Mr. Nell Haas, 186 Broadway~ stated no provision was made in the ordinance for the smell businessmen~ and objected to the section of the ordinance requiring that all electric signs rmast be burned at full capacity at least two hours each night. He also requested that consideration be given to a two-year minimum for amortization of non-conforming signs. Mr. Fred Edmonds, Director of the California Electric Sign Association, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and pointed out a typographical error which would require lighting which is held away from the sign with brackets, etc., to have a maximum projection of 12 feet. Correctly it should read 12 inches. Mr. Dick Kau, Ghairman of the Broadway Association Sign Cormnittee, urged the Council to consider the four amendments proposed by Mr. Huddleston. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the requirement for landscaping around free-standing poles be eliminated for poles already existing and be required around new signs installed. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that a 100-foot interval for roof-top signs be approved, with the 100 feet being based on lot frontage rather than on building frontage. Mayor Hamilton voted no. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the provision in the ordinance regarding the prohibition of revolving signs be allowed to remain, as written. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and car- ried that the matter of determining the valuation of signs for amortization pur- poses be sent back to the staff and Planning Cormnission for study and report on the basis for which the present market value of a sign will be determined and who will make this determination. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the matter of color schemes and coordination be referred to the staff and possibly the Planning Commission for consideration and further advice to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that those signs which are not fixed to the property, or flashing, animated or moving portions of any sign, as defined in the ordinance, be amortized in 90 days, as well as those which are valued under $50, with those valued from $50 to $500 being amortized over a period of one year and all the rest as now written in the ordinance. Mayor Hamilton voted no. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and car- ried that the changes proposed be referred to the Planning Commission for review and report back to the Council in two weeks. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and car- ried that any typographical errors in the proposed ordinance be corrected. ORDINANCE NO. 1293 - Amending City Code relating to requirements for the issuance of a business license - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hobel 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 Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1294 - Amending City Code relating to licensing of pawnbrokers and junk and secondhand dealers - First reading 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobet, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE - Amending City Code by adding new section pertaining to prohibition of unnecessary or unreasonable light Mr. George Owen, 250 Bonita Glen Drive, requested that this matter be set for public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that this matter be set for public hearing. The motion failed with Gounciln~n Scott, Hamilton and Egdahl voting no. It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be sent back to the City Attorney to discuss with those who have expressed an interest in it, together with representatives of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company~ and then hold a Council conference on the matter~ inviting interested per- sons to attend. Motion failed with Councilmen Hobel, Hyde and Egdahl voting no. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and car- tied that this ordinance be sent back to the City Attorney to discuss with those who have expressed an interest in it, together with representatives of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and bring back the re-written version for Council action. Councilman Hobel voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 5729 - Accepting grant deeds 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 unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES~ Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5730 - Approving agreement for deferral of public improvements - 563 Glover Avenue Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5731 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for fire insurance to Transamerica Insurance Company Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5732 - Approving tentative map of Windsor Heights Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, subject to conditions of the Planning Commis- sion pertaining to the map and Planned Unit Development proposed for the subdivi- sion, 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 ~'RESOLUTION - Modifying a condition of tentative map of Chula Vista Gardens Subdi- vision No. 6 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that this matter be held over two weeks for a brief report om alternatives for development of Palomar Street to full width. ~P~EQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF STREET LIGHTING - "J" Street extension to mean high tide line The staff recommended that the Council approve the purchase of six light standards at an approximate cost of $700 each for installation on "J" Street ex- tension to meet with Tidelands Avenue. The standards are those proposed by the Port District and the same as those used on Harbor Island and the San Diego Bay Bridge. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that request be made to the Port Corm~issiou, giving reasons, that the City be al- lowed to utilize standards of the type used in the City rather than those used by the Port District. The Council concurred with the Direetor of Public Works that it would be agreeable to use the Lucalux type ligh~ as used by the Port Distri¢~ on the standards. USE OF ROHR PARK BY RED CROSS AUTHORIZED Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek stated that the Parks and Recreation Cormmission has recommended against the use of Rohr Park on the Sunday of September 27, by the American Red Cross First Aid Instructors' Retraining Program because of parking and sewage problems. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Coun- cilman Hobel, and carried that the Red Cross be authorized to use Rohr Park on this day and request that they give advance notice of the number expected to attend in order for the City to make necessary arrangements to handle them. DISCUSSION WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF SAN DIEGO TRANSIT SYSTEM REGARDING REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY Mr. Tom Prior, General Manager of the San Diego Transit Corporation, stated a Federal grant has been made available for purchase by the Corporation of capital improvements. No Federal funds are available for maintenance and operation of the Corporation. His purpose before the Council was to determine if an arrangement can be worked out with the City whereby the City pays a subsidy to the Corporation to operate the buses in Chula Vista. City Attorney Lindberg pointed out that there is no legally enforceable obligation of the City to make any payment whatsoever to the San Diego Transit Corporation. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that a letter be sent to the Transit Corporation expressing the views as given to the Council by City Attorney Lindberg. · INTERIM REPORT ON STATUS OF TIDEIANDS DEVELOPMENT PLAN Planning Director Warren submitted his written interim report on the status of the Tidelands Development Plan. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the interim report be accepted, as submitted. REPORT ON PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON APPEAL OF FRANK BALISTRIERI A letter was submitted from the Planning Director stating that the Planning Commission has given further consideration to the request of Mr. Balistrieri for a variance for an off-site sign for the Palomar Inn, and recommends that the sign be approved as requested for a period of one year with the condition that at the end of that one-year period, a permanent sign be erected within the limitations previ- ously imposed by the Con~nission. Mr. Balistrieri had appealed the Planning Com- mission action to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and car- ried that the recommendation of the Planning Cormnission be approved. /t CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT City Attorney Lindberg requested that the Council, by motion, authorize signing the Consent to Annexation to the South Bay Irrigation District, and Consent to Detachment from the Otay Municipal Water District for the Vista Loma Verde Sub- division. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that this authorization be granted. OPINION ON UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE REFERENDUM City Attorney Lindberg submitted his written opinion regarding the refer- endum issue on the Utility Tax Ordinance and the conclusion reached was that this ordinance is not subject to referendum. ~/REPORT ON CLOSING OF GUAVA AVENUE Public Works Director Cole gave a report on the closing of Guava Avenue in front of the Civic Center in order to construct the proposed parking lot in the area. He showed a plat which outlined the proposed traffic flow and parking during the construction period. DISCUSSION ON DIVERSION OF GASOLINE TAX Because the Council has not been fully informed on both sides of the pro- posal to divert Gas Tax funds to other uses, it was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that no action be taken on the request of Senator Randolph Collier for action on the part of the Council opposing diversion. RESOLUTION NO. 5733 - Ordering vacation of portion of Shasta Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5734 - Granting easement to California-American Water Company Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5735 - Accepting easement for sewer purposes from San Diego Trust and Savings Bank Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5736 - Granting quitclaim deed to San Diego Trust and Savings Bank Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5737 - Approving policy on f~" Street zoning Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RBqUEST FOR FUNDS - South Bay Historical Society Mr. Michael Poe~ Archeologist for South Bay Historical Society, submitted a cost estimate in the amount of $1,300 for purchase of equipment and part-time supervisor for archeological excavation work in the South Bay area, and asked for an appropriation. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and carried that the City do what it can to help the group by ~oan of City equipment, at the disoretion of the Public Works Director, but no monetary assistance. REQUEST FOR FUNDS - Young Historians Mr. Robert Case~ 3350 Rio Vista Drive, representing the Young Historians, submitted an estimate of $751 for carrying on the work of the group on the museum in Rohr Park for 1970-71. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Cox~nission for study and recommendations and report back in two weeks. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter w~a.read from Mrs. Pepita Torres-Campos tendering her resignation from the International Friendship Oo~nission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, sec omded by Councilman Hobel~ and car- ried that the letter be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appre- ciation for her service on the Commission. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS PARADE A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting that the City share the cost, on a matching basis, not to exceed $3,000, for the annual Downtown Christmas parade and decorations. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be referred to the staff for report back to Council. CIAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and car- ried that the claim of Everett S. Lloyd, in the amount of $47.00 for injuries alleged to have been received in the swimming pool, be denied. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE Mr. Jack Unger~ Chairman of the International Friendship Commission, pre- sented a plaque from the Town Affiliation Association of the United States~ Inc., in recognition of the contribution of the City to ~nternational understanding evi- denced by our affiliation with General Roca, Argentina. REqUEST FOR A~NDMENT TO UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, requested that the Council amend the Utility Tax ordinance to exempt citizens over the age of 65 from the tax. TIME SET FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the Council meet in executive session at the end of the next Council meeting to make appointments to vacancies on the Boards and Cormnissions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 11:50 P.M., sine die. City Clerk