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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/06/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOkNIA Held Tuesday June 9, 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 Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of June 2, 1970, be approved, copies having been ~sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Consideration of zone change from R-1 to C-N for property located east of Nolan Avenue between East Oneida and East Palomar Streets and hearing on appeal of Poutous Development Corporation of Planning Con~nission action denying their re- quest for rezoning from R-1 to R-3-G of property east of Nolan Avenue and north of Palomar Street. This being the time and place~ as advertised~ for the hearings as stated above, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearings open, City Attorney Lindberg having requested they be heard simultaneously. Mr. Cliff Burford~ Planning Consultant representing the Poutous Devel- opment Corporation, spoke in favor of the rezoning to C-N and R-3-G. Speaking in opposition to both the R-3-G and C-N zones were W. P. McBride, 336 East Palomar Street, Bill O'Hare, 1304 Par~ Drive, R. T. Carteret, 1321 Park Drive, Mrs. Russell Leach, 1309 Park Drive, Robert Dawkins, 320 East Palomar Street, Carl Morrison, 332 East Palomar Street, David Bavencoff, 340 East Palomar Street, Mrs. Robert Done, 1300 Park Drive, John Drun~ny, 1337 Park Drive, R. Mordhorst, 1325 Park Drive, Mrs. James Miles, 1317 Park Drive and Mrs. Robert Hammond, 1341 Park Drive. 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 Egdahl, and carried that the C-N zoning be denied, and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission for report. It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the action of the Planning Con~nission on the R-3-G zoning be sus- tained and the appeal of the Poutous Development Corporation denied. 8:05 P.M. - Council recessed and reconvened at 8%15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS - On intention to annex Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation and prezoning of Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation to R-1 zone This being the time and place, as advertised, for the hearings as stated above, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearings open, City Attorney Lindberg having requested they be heard simultaneously. Attorney Browning E. Marean, representing United Enterprises, first protested the easterly 30 acres only of the annexation, but when told by the City Attorney the Council could not change boundaries of the annexation, he then opposed the entire annexation. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received nowritten communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO, 1284 -Approving Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation - ¥irst 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. ~he motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1285 - Prezoming of Horton's Telegraph Canyon Annexation to R-1 zone - 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 carried by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Authorizing Alan M. Voorhees as traffic engineering consultant for preparation of Areawide TOPICS Plan It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that Alan M. Voorhees be authorized as the engineering consultant for preparation of the Areawide TOPICS Plan amd the City Attorney directed to bring back at the next meeting the mecessary resolution and agreement. The City Attorney was directed to bring back at the next meeting a reso- lution authorizing the Administrative Officer to file the application for a TOPICS grant. RESOLUTION NO. 5680 - Approving release of lien against property at 200 Broadway Offered by Councilman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5681 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 444 "H" 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: Nome RESOLUTION NO. 5682 - Appropriating funds for purchase of benches and tables for Parks and Recreation Department Offered by Councilman Scott, with deletion of four additional park benches in the amount of $134.80, 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. 5683 - Authorizing the filing of an application for continuation of project grant undor Older American Act of 1965 Offered by Councilman Scott: the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consant~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5684 - Awarding bid for cut stock and miscellaneous printing papers for fiscal year 1970-71 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. 5685 - Awarding bid for annual requirements for screenings for fiscal year 1970-71 Offered by Councilman Hyde, with acceptance of low bid of Nelson & Sloan, 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 wz REQUEST FOR FUNDS - COMBO Mr. Louis M. Wolfsheimer spoke on the Combined Arts and Education Council of San Diego County and requested an appropriation of $12~000 from the City to help subsidize the Arts. It was suggested the matter be brought up at the time the Council budget is discussed and that Mr. Wotfsheimer be notified of the time in order to be present. ORDINANCE NO. 1283 - Establishing the Youth Advisory Cormmission - 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 · REPORT ON CITY-OWNED LOT AT CORTE MARIA AND "E" STREET Administrative Officer Thorn stated a letter has been received from A. B. Ellington, offering to trade a lot he owns on Second Avenue, worth $3~000, for the City-owned lot at the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street, which is worth $6,000, Mr. Ellington to pay the difference. Mr. Ellington submitted letters from two ~ivil 8ngineers and his insur- ance broker stating they found the City lot adequate for building purposes in all respects, and would not reduce visibility for drivers on either "E" Street or Corte Maria. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the matter be referred to the Safety Cor~nission for further study and after receiving their recommendations, have the staff look into the feasi- bility of the proposition proposed by Mr. Ellington. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will report back on prior action taken by the Safety Commission on the matter. ~/~EQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - City of Carmel-by-the-Sea A letter was received from the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea requesting a contribution in the amount of $200 to assist in defraying the costs of the legal action which resulted in the Supreme Court ruling that declared the financial disclosure laws unconstitutional. City Attorney Lindberg suggested City partici- pation. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobet, and carried that the Mayor bring the matter up for discussion at the next Mayors' meeting. REQUEST FOR NAMES OF APPLICANTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hamilton urged Councilmen to submit names of persons interested in serving on Boards and Commissions, as soon as possible, in order that they may be notified to appear for interviews prior to consideration for appointment. ~' OPPOSITION TO REZONING AUTHORIZED Mayor Hamilton stated a hearing will be held on June 16, 1970, on the proposed rezoning from A-1 agricultural to R-3 and C zones for property located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Interstate 5. It was his recommenda- tion that the Council direct Planning Director Warren to represent them at the hearing in protest of the type zoning. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that the recommendation of Mayor Hamilton be accepted and Mr. Warren Hirected to oppose the proposed zoning. ~ CONFERENCE ON SEWER CAPACITYRESERVE Mayor Hamilton stated a conference has been slated with San Diego Coun- cilmen at 9:00 A.M., Friday, June 12, in San Diego, for discussion on sewer capacity reserve in the Metropolitan Sewer. The Mayor stated he will attend with City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn and City Engineer Cole, and invited any other Councilmen to be present if possible. f~ CONFERENCE SUGGESTED ON LIBRARY AND CIVIC CENTER PLAN City Engineer Cole stated a report has been received from the architects and they have indicated they have completed the first phase of the Library lay- out and Civic Center revision development and suggest a Council conference for presentation of the plan and determination of the next step. It was decided to wait until the budget is out of the way before slating any more conferences. CONFERENCE OR EXECUTIVE SESSION SUGGESTED ON PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS Councilman Scott suggested that after the budget sessions, a conference or executive session be called to discuss properties that have been proposed for purchase or condemnation by the City for parks and other purposes, to determine if it is feasible to proceed. ~ YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Councilman Hyde suggested that someone on the staff be assigned the task of doing what is necessary to get moving on the Youth Advisory Commission. f,z~'C,P,O, BUDGET Councilman Hobet brought to the attention of the Council that the Com- prehensive Planning Organization budget has been adopted and they are requesting that the City give $4,000 in kind services for the next fiscal year. j.. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Don E. Hombel tendering his resignation as a mem- ber of the Safety Commission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that the letter be accepted with regret and a letter be sent expressing appreciation for his service on the Commission. REQUEST F~R FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE A letter was read from Jami Allen, Secretary, National Speech Tournament, requesting financial assistance in sending Lee Lnkey to Kansas City to compete in the National Speech Tournament. Mr. Lokey and his speech coach, Mr. Demetrius, were present to back up the request. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and car- ried that the request be denied. z REQUEST FOR RE-ROUTING OF BUS ROUTE A petition was read, signed by 25 citizens, requesting that the Council take action to re-route the bus llne off Sierra Way on a portion of the 100 block. It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter of the Aztec Bus Lines be placed on the Council agenda as soon as possible. REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM A letter was read from the South Bay Citizens' Planning Cormnittee requesting that a moratorium be ~laced on all development proposals now before the City which will affect the scenic beauty along Telegraph Canyon/Otay Lakes Road between the intersection of Interstate 805 and the intersection of State Highway 94. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl, and carried that the letter be referred to the staff, Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for study and recommendations. DAMAGE CLAIMS DENIED A alaim for damages in the amount of $155.50 for injuries alleged to have been received from falling on faulty sidewalk, was received from Marguerite LaPlant, 217 Second Avenue. A claim was received from James Collins in the amount of $90.00 for damage alleged to have been received when his car was sprayed with paint while street crews were painting lines in the Street. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hamilton, and carried that the claims be denied. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M., until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 10, 1970. City' Clerk