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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/07/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 21, 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 Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Assist- ant Administrative Officer Thomson, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren 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 Mayor Hamilton, and carried that the Council minutes for the meeting of July 14, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~//~UBLIC HEARING - City's intention to vacate a portion of Shasta Street This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed vacation of Shasta Street, west of Fig Avenue, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Victor Wulff, 23 "L" Street, representing the San Diego Trust and Savings Bank, spoke in favor of the closing. Mr. Walker Alcaraz, 411 Shasta Street, stated he was not against the closing but was of the opinion it should be held off until all street work contemplated in the area has been completed. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having ~eceived no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that action on the closing be held over until the next meeting in order for the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolutions vacating the street. ~UBLIC HEARING - Consideration of "E" Street zoning study Planning Director Warren stated the Planning Commission, after having considered the staff's "E" Street Area Study report, recommends that the area be left in the C-T zone &n~ a .~tate~t ~f ~olf~y be adopted that expansion of this C-T zone both to thc north and south is recognized as necessary and desir- able under certain conditions, and further, that the merits of such rezonlng will be considered on an individual basis with any approval subject to approval by the Plannins Commission of a Precise Plan. This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a hearing on the "E" Street from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue zoning study, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Gus Pappas, representing Castle Plymouth, Inc., spoke in favor of adoption of the Planning C~m~ission recormnendations. Also endorsing the Planning Co~nission recormnendations on the study wore Mr. Eugene York, 280 "K" Street~ and Mr. Chester Regler, representing Mrs. Beulah Whitney, owner of the property at Third Avenue and '6" Street. Mr. John Keeley~ 4661Talmadge Drive: San Diego, submitted a petition signed by 29 property owners, requesting that C-T zoning be denied. City Attorney Lindberg advised Mr. Keelcy that rezoning was not thc matter being discussed. Mr. Keeley then spoke in opposition to expansion of the C-T zone. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk herin8 received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and car- ried that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted, and the City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary resolution for action at the next meeting. y' PUBLIC HEARING - 1911 Act Improvement District, Arizona Street, east of Broadway Mr. Lloyd Jefferies, Engineer of Work, explained scope of work to be done in the proposed district and stated the two protests received represented 17% of the total assessed value of the district. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed 1911 Act Improvement District for Arizona Street, east of Broadway, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Letters of protest were read from Molly Silva, owner of property at 569-571 Arizona Street, and Manuel Fisher, owner of parcel 1007-618-060-39 on Arizona Street. Mr. Earl Severn~ 5085 Cedar Lane~ La Mesa~ and Mr. Lorne Dunseith, 655 "D" Street~ spoke in favor of the Improvement District. Mr. Manuel Fisher, 4783 Lucille Drive~ San Diego, spoke in opposition to the proposed District, stating that the improvement would cut off access to his business building on Arizc~na Street. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hydes and car- ried that the staff get together with Mr. Fisher and try to work out his prob- lems~ if at all possibles and bring the matter back to the Council in two weeks. ~/'~PUBLIC HEARING - 1911 Act Improvement District - Alley between Del Mar and Church Avenues~ and "E" and Davidson Streets Engineer of Work Lloyd Jefferies explained scope of work to be done in the proposed district and reported no protests were received. This being the time and place, as advertiseds for a hea~ing on the pro- posed 1911 Act Improvement B~strict for the alley between Del Mar and Church Avenues, and '~" and Davidson Streets, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard,~Be~Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution to proceed with the District. RESOLUTION NO. 5725 - Appropriating funds for architect's fee for the design and development of the Library and Civic Center complex 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, Nyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5726 - Accepting public improvements in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 4 Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unan-~ imous consent, passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde~ Egdaht~ Scott~ Hobel~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5727 - Accepting public improvements in Palomar Gardens Subdivi- sion Offered by Councilman E~dahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit; AYES: Councilman Egdahl~ Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5728 - Opposing Assembly Bill 1019 regarding racing meets in California 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 Councilman Scott asked that with the resolution, a letter also be sent from the Mayor's office stating reasons for opposition to the bill. Councilman Hyde suggested that the Legislative subcommittee draft an opinion on this for the Mayor's signature. ~? RESOLUTION - Approving change order to start construction of parking lot on Guava Avenue It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that no action be taken on this item. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR DBAINAGE FACILITIES Upon staff reco~nendation, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that authorization be given for call for bids for Palomar Street and Second Avenue drainage facilities. REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION AND PAYROLL DUES CHECKOFF Mr. Dodge Dean, General Manager, and Mr. Otto Hahn, Field Representative of the San Diego County Employees' Association, stated that 102 City of Chula Vista employees have indicated a desire to affiliate with the San Diego County Employees' Association, and accordingly asked formal Council recognition of the Association and member dues checkoff. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that this matter be referred to City Attorney Lindberg, Chief Adminis- trative Officer Thorn, and if appropriate, to the Civil Service Commission for recor~aendation prior to Council action, and bring back on the agenda in three weeks. Councilman Scott voted no. RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COI~ISSION REGARDING UTILIZATION OF CITY-OWNED LOT AT CORTE MARIA AVENUE AND "E" STREET The Council received recon~nendations from the Safety Commission that the City-owned lot at Corte Maria Avenue and "E" Street be sold for building purposes, subject to certain conditions assuring visual safaty for traffic at the inter- section. A proposal was received from Mr. A. B. Ellington offering to purchase the lot fo~ $6,000 and requesting that he be allowed to trade his lot ~n Second Avenue, south of "K" Street, said to be worth $3,000, and needed by the City for installing and maintaining flood control. The matter was held over from the meeting of July 7~ for action by a full Council. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, and seconded by Councilman Egdahl, that the City accept the offer of A. B. Ellington in the amount of $6,000 for this lot. Motion failed with Councilmen Scott~ Hobel and Mayor Hamilton voting no. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and car- ried that the lot be put up for sale and have any one who wants to submit an offer for the property, do so. Mayor Hamilton voted no. Mr. A. B. Ellington, 185 Corte Maria, suggested putting the lot up for ~x~tion instead of sealed bid. Referred to staff. ~,~FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR FIESTA DE LA LUNA A request having been made at the meeting of July 7, for an allocation to promote the annual Fiesta de la Luna parade, and the matter having been held over for action by a full Council, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton~ and carried that $2,200 be allocated to help stage the event. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF OLD SIDEWALK ENTRANCE ON WEST SIDE OF CIVIC CENTER Chief Administrative Officer Thorn requested permission to remove the old sidewalk on the west side of the City Hall which leads to the now-closed-off entrance to the building. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Council- man Hyde, and carried that the sidewalk be left as it now is. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Chief Administrative Officer Thorn asked for a leave of absence from the City for two weeks, from July 22 to August 5, for vacation purposes. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the leave be approved. POSSIBILITY OF PLACING CHARTER CHANGES ON NOVEMBER City Attorney Lindberg stated he has received word from Registrar of Voters Sexton that the last day to request a consolidation on the November ballot is August 20, 1970. It was decided that proposed Charter changes be listed for discussion at the next Council conference. City Attorney Lindberg stated he will look into the possibility of legislation having been passed which would allow the Council to rebut, on the ballot, false statements which have been made pertaining to measures on the ballot. ~//ACTION ON APPEAL OF CASTLE PLYMOUTH, INC. The appeal of Castle Plymouth, Inc., of Planning Commission action deny- ing a zone change from R-3 to C-T for property located at 178 Third Avenue, was held over from the hearing on February 24, 1970, for action at this meeting. Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission, at their latest meeting, has reiterated their previous action and recommends that the property in question not be rezoned. Because of the fact there are now two new Councilmen on the Council since the hearing in February, it was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that a new hearing be held on the matter, August 11, 1970, at 7:00 P.M. OEDINANCE NO. 1287 - Approving prezoning and rezoning to C-T and R-3 for certain property located nn Third Avenue and on Quintard Street, and approving setbacks - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consento The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Absent: None ~ TIME SET FOR INTERVIEWING PROSPECTIVE APPOINTEES TO BOARDS AND COP~MISSIONS Mayor Hamilton set Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 P.M. to 5 P.M., and Mon- day, July 27, from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., as the time to interview, for possible appointment, citizens interested in serving on City Boards and Cormnissions. /'COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor Hamilton stated the Council will meet in conference on Monday, July 27, at 1:00 P.M., to discuss items not discussed at the last conference and Charter changes which might be placed on the November ballot. Councilman Hyde suggested the whole subject of annexations be discussed at a future conference. TENTATIVE DATE SET FOR MEETING WITH PORT DIRECTORS Mayor Hamilton stated the tentative date of August 27, 1970, has been set as the time for a meeting of the Council with Directors of the Port District. ~ NOTICE OF MEETING ON REGIONAL PARK Mayor Hamilton reminded the Council there will be a meeting on July 30, 1970 at 7:30 P.M., at the Southwestern College between thc County of San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, and others regarding the proposed regional park in Sweetwater Valley. / STAFF TO LOOK INTO NEED FOR SITES FOR CAR DEALERS It was moved by Councilman Seott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and car- ried that the staff be directed to meet with car dealers in the City to determine if there is a problem in finding sites within the City for location of sales lots. SIGNS ON BUSES~ Councilman Hobel asked that Mr. Thorn call the Aztec Bus Company and find out when they plan to put the signs "Chula Vista Bus Service" on the buses operating in the City. REPORT REQUESTED ON POSSIBILITY OF ACQUIRING STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY Councilman Hobel asked for a report from the staff in regard to the possibility of acquiring State-owned property adjacent to 805 freeway. Admin- istrative Officer Thorn stated formal word on the matter has not been received as yet from the State, but it is the recon~nendation of the Director of Public Works that careful consideration be given to costs of future maintenance before acquiring too much of the State surplus property along the freeways. OPPOSITION TO BILLS AFFECTING PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES A report was submitted from Vice Mayor Scott, Chairman of the Legisla- tive Sub-Con~nittee~ listing bills before the Legislature which affect Public Safety employees. It was proposed that each bill be opposed. Mayor Hamilton suggested that the report be sent to the Mayor of each of the Cities in the County of San Diego and that any correspondence or resolu- tion pertaining to legislation, adopted by the Gouncil, should not only be sent to Representatives of the City but to County of San Diego Representatives and to the Legislative group of the Mayors of the League of California Cities. It was moved by Councilman Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare letters to Representatives in Sacramento opposing all bills listed on the report of Vice Mayor Scott, dated July 17, 1970, with copies going to other officials, as suggested by Mayor Ham- ilton. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde~ and car- ried that the Council adjourn to executive session~after oral con~nunications, to discuss litigation. F~ZONING STUDY SUGGESTED FOR CERTAIN STREETS Mr. Eugene York, 280 "K" Street, suggested that the Council direct the staff to make studies on other areas in the City where there is strip zoning and take the same action that has been taken on the "E" Street study. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the staff look into the feasibility and get a time-table on such a study. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M., sine die° ~ .... City Clerk --