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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/06/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 16, 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 Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren, Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek 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 Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the adjourned regular meetings of June 1 and June 6, and the regular meeting of June 9, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Frank Balistrieri of Planning Commission action - directional sign Planning Director Warren explained that the Planning Gormnission did grant permission to Mr. Balistrieri to erect a directional sign to his place of business of not more than 20 square feet and not higher than 10 feet. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Mr. Balistrieri of Planning Commission action denying him permission to erect an off-site directional sign of more than 20 square feet, and higher than 10 feet, identifying his business located at 1171 East Frontage Road, Mayor Hamilton de- clared the hearing open. Attorney William Cameron, representing Mr. Balistrieri, stated the sign proposed would be 8 ft.by 16 ft., would be a directional sign and not a bill- board, and would be temporary in nature. He urged Council approval. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the matter be referred back to the Planning Corm~ission in order that all facts can be presented for further consideration. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning of Horton's "H" Street Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider prezoning to R-1 of Horton's '~" Street Annexation, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. Letters were received from many citizens protesting the approval of opening Sheffield Court to gain access to Horton's "H" Street Annexation. City Attorney Lindberg pointed out that the hearing pertained to prezoning only and that the street opening should be discussed at the time the subdivision map for the property is presented. Mr. Jerry Wright, spokesman for the group oppos- ing opening of Sheffield Court, asked to be notified when the subdivision map will appear for discussion before the Planming Cormnlssion. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1286 - Prezoning Horton's "H" Street Annexation to R-1 - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel~ Hamilton, Hyde~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of budget for fiscal year 1970-1971 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that this hearing be held over until 3une 23, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 5686 - Approving Mutual Aid Agreement with the State of California, Division of Forestry 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. 5687 - Approving agreement with County of San Diego for mainten- ance of Courthouse grounds 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. 5688 - Approving agreement with Alan M. Voorhees as traffic engineering consultant for preparation of Areawide TOPICS Plan Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5689 - Authorizing Administrative Officer to file application for TOPICS allocation Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5690 - Approving exclusive listing agreement with the South San Diego Bay Cities Board of Realtors for the sale of Lot 8 of Palm Gardens Estates 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: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5691 - Approving audit proposal for 1970-71 fiscal year 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. 5692 - Accepting, dedicating and naming 9 parcels as "F" Street Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott~ Hobel~ Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5693 - Dedicating and naming certain City-owned property as "F" Street Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5694 - Adopting revisions to Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications used in the construction of public improve- ments 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. 5695 - Declaring City's intention to vacate a portion of the alley north of "G" Street, east of Third Avenue 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. 5696 - Accepting public improvements in Rancho Vista Estates, Unit No. 4 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. 5697 - Accepting public improvements in San Simeon Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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 - Appropriating funds for lighting modification for Recreation Center It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and car- ried that this item be held over until it is decided what is to be done on the repairing of the Youth Center. RESOLUTION NOv 5698 - Appropriating funds for remodeling of Golf Course restroems 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. 5699 - Eliminating position of Park Ranger Ad, ed ~to the agenda by unanimous consent, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5700 - Approving agreement for grant under the Older Americans Act Added to the agenda by unanimous consent, 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, Hobal, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1284 - Approving Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1285 - Approving the prezoning of Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent~ The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION ON PARK POLICY Administrative Officer Thorn stated the Police Department has requested that the City Council establish a policy for the use of the City parks and that the policy be disseminated to the news media. Mr. Thorn read the list of pro- visions proposed in the policy. City Attorney Lindberg stated the courts have pointed out the require- ment for posting metal signs in all parks declaring the park is open to all citizens and pointing out particular restrictions which would be deemed unique for park use. Councilman Scott stated the City already has a park policy, as presented, and suggested that it be disseminated to the news media. Mayor Hamilton stated he will give an appropriate release of the policy ~nd so inform the Council. REPORT ON REQUEST OF CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE Mayor Hamilton stated he was unable to attend the monthly meeting of Mayors so would bring this item up at the next meeting. ~FEA$IBILITY STUDY ON SPECIAL ZONING FOR BONITA AREA REQUESTED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and car- ried that the staff look into the feasibility of a special prezoning district for the Bonita area which would assure the preservation of the unique character of the area. EYESORE AT EDGE OF MEMORIAL PARK Councilman Hobel stated the area around Dean's Photo Service on Third Avenue and on the edge of Memorial Park has become quite an eyesore and asked what could be done about it. City Attorney Lindberg stated perhaps the matter can be controlled from a zoning point of view and will check it out. USED CAR SALES IN R-1 ZONE Councilman Hobel stated that used cars ara being displayed for sale on the southwest corner lot of Hilltop Drive and "J" Street. Planning Director Warren stated the Zoning Enforcement Of£ice~ will look into the matter and he will report back. REQUEST FOR LIST OF CONFERENCE DISCUSSION TOPICS Councilman Egdahl requested a summary list of all topics requested so far for discussion in Council conference, after work on the budget has been finished. ~OBJECTION EXPRESSED REIATIVE TO BUDGET Mr. Ernest Arnold, President of the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, and speaking for the Association, objected to the fact the revised City budget for the coming fiscal year will not be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk ten days in advance of the public hearing. It was his opinion the intent of the Charter is to avail citizens of the opportunity to review, in ten days, the work and effort the Council has put into the budget prior to the hearing. City Attorney Lindberg stated that at the time the notice of the hearing was given, copies of the preliminary budget were on file in the Clerk's office and it was his opinion the Council has adhered both to the letter and spirit of the Charter. REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY ~ENNIS COURTS FOR RACRET CLUB Mr. Bill Hope, 1102 Nolan Avenue, stated he is trying to reorganize the Chula Vista Racket Tennis Club, and would like permission to have two evenings a week allocated on the City courts for special play. It was suggested he meet with Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek and try to work out a program. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the Council go into ~xecutive session on personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M., to Wednesday, June 17, 1970 at 3:00 P.M. City Clerk