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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/05/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 5, 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 Absent: Councilman Egdahl Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Assistant 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 C~JNCILMLNUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 28, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by establishing a new industrial zone to be known as the I-L zone and incorporat- ing all properties presently zoned I-R into said I-L zone and amending the I and I-H zones This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance establishing a new indus- trial zone to be known as the I-L zone and incorporating all properties presently zoned I-R into said I-L zone and amending the I and I-R zones, Mayor Hamilton declared the hearing open. A letter was read from the Rohr Corporation asking Council consideration of the fact that the proposed ordinance contains no definition of "outdoor stor- age'' and there is no recognition of the different types of articles that can be stored in terms of their effect on the aesthetic qualities of the area. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no other written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1281 - Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by establishing a new industrial zone to be known as the I-L zone and incor- porating all properties presently zoned I-R into said I-L zone and amending the I and I-R zones - ~i~s~. 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 ~,:ott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5629 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for purchase of bleachers for Parks and Recreation Department 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5630 - Opposing inclusion of Otay Municipal Water District in Metropolitan Sewer System 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5631 - Opposing inclusion of Pomerado County Water District in Metropolitan gewer System 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5632 ~ Opposing inclusion of the City of Del Mar in Metropolitan Sewer System 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl Councilman Hyde suggested that copies of this action be sent to other members of the Metropolitan Sewer System. RESOLUTION NO. 5633 - Approving water main extension contract agreement to serve Loma Verde Park pool 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5634 - Waiving sidewalk requirements for a portion of First Avenue 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5635 - Approving sewer repayment agreement for "F" Street water main extension 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5636 - Approving agreement with California-American Water Company for private fire protection service for the Police facility 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, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5637 - Approving bill of sale for fire check vault to serve the Police facility 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~ Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5638 - Approving and granting easement to California-American Water Company for fire service installation 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~ Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5639 - Granting easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company for underground electrical facilities at Loma Verde Park 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5640 - Accepting various road and drainage easements granted to the City by the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railroad in conjunction with widening of I-5 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION NO. 5641 - Appropriating funds for inspection and testing costs for Loma Verde Park pool and recreational facilities 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl RESOLUTION - Granting extension of time to contractor for Loma Verde Park pool and recreational facilities Offered by Councilman Scott, this resolution failed to carry by the fol~ lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: None Noes: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Absent: Councilman Egdahl Provisions having been made in the original contract for the Director of Public Works to grant extensions of time, under certain conditions, to the con- tractor, the Council dec~dsd to leave the matter to the discretion of Mr. Cole. RESOLUTION NO. 5642 ~ Authorizing payment of legal fees to R. Keagy in conjunc- tion with the Crest Drive condemnation proceedings 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl PLAlqNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON REVISED GENERAL PLAN Planning Director Warren stated that because it has been recormnended that a joint meeting of the Council and Planning Co~nission be held on the matter, he would not give a full presentation at this time, unless requested to do so. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded .by Councilman Hobel, and car- ried that the Council and Planning Commission meet jointly at 7:30 P.M., May 11, 1970, to discuss the revised General Plan. ORDINANCE NO. 1278 - Prezoning Jaehn's Orange Avenue 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl ORDINANCE NO. 1279 - Approving Jaehn's Orange Avenue 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl OP. DINANCE NO. 1280 - Approving zone change and setback for Lots 7 through 10 of Palm Gardens Estates - 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. Thc ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Egdahl REPORT BY REPRESENTATIVE OF AZTEC BUS LINES Mr. Bert Leonard, representing Aztec Bus Lines, submitted a composite report on operation through April 28, of the Chula Vista Bus Lines. Mr. Leonard pointed out the projected new routes and operating schedules devised to comply with regulations of the Public Utilities Cormmission. Miss Molly Cunningham, Public Relations Director, stated that Mr. Dick Chase of the Chula Vista Sanitary Service, has stated his firm will be willing to advertise the bus lines on their trucks if the Council, by letter, indicates their interest. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will pursue this angle. Councilman Hyde asked if the Chamber of Cormnerce and Broadway Association have been contacted to seek their assistance in promotional activities of the bus line. Administrative Officer Thorn suggested that this could be discussed at the next Board of Directors meeting of the Chamber and that he would get in touch with the Chamber manager and discuss the matter, and advise the Bus Company represent- atives and Mayor of the outcome. Mayor Hamilton informed Mr. Leonard that the Council will be willing to help in any way possible, but will leave it up to the Bus Company to assure the City of a successful bus line operation. APPOINTMENTS MADE Mayor Hamilton asked approval of his appointment of Councilman Frank Scott to the Park-School Committee, Councilman Hobel to the Comprehensive Plan- ning Organization and Councilman Hyde to the Economic Opportunity Cormnission, with himself as alternate for each. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the appointments be approved. VACATION SCHEDULE SUGGESTED Councilman Hyde suggested that each Councilman submit to the Mayor their proposed vacation schedule for the year in order to assure that all Oouncitmen will not be absent at the same time. Administrative Officer Thorn stated the staff will pursue this and forward the schedule to the Mayor. REPORT DUE ON VACANT CITY PROPERTY In reply to a request by Councilman Hobel, Admimistrative Officer Thorn stated each Councilman will be supplied with a complete report on all vacant property now owned by the City. SAFETY HAZARD Councilman Hobel stated that the bridge at "J" Mtreet and 805 Freeway has been completed but there is no fencing as you enter onto the bridge to pro- tect the students who are now using it. He suggested that Mr. Cole contact the State Division of Highways on the matter. LANDSCAPING ON CITY PARKING LOT REQUESTED Councilman Scott expressed concern that the City parking lot back of the Civic Center has not yet been landscaped. Public Works Director Cole stated he will pursue the matter with the contractor of the Civic Center improvements to see about getting the lot landscaped prior to completion of the overall project of the Police facility and Civic Center area. IMPROVEMENT OF CITY LOT AT CORTE MARIA AND "E" STREET It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde, and carried that the staff look into the possibility of improving the City lot at the corner of Cortc Maria and "E" Street by landscaping and blending it into the "E" Street Extension project. Administrative Officer Thorn asked that the staff be given an opportunity to make recommendations and report on costs of such an undertaking. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS A letter was read from the Chula Vista Jaycees requesting permission to paint house numbers on curbs in order to raise funds for the Jaycees and the South Bay YMCA. Referred to staff. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Governing Board, Southwestern College, express- ing appreciation for the interest and cooperation given by the City in the devel- opment of recreational areas for community-wide benefit. REqUEST FOR CONSIDERATION ON POLLUTION A letter was read from James R. Martell, 2420 "D" Avenue~ National City, requesting consideration by the Council of the pollution caused by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company plant in Chula Vista° The City Attorney was directed to reply to the letter. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION It was suggested by Councilman Hyde that the next time the Council meets in conference that the matter of establishing an Environmental Commission be placed on the agenda for discussion. PURCHASE OF A SOUND LEVEL METER REQUESTED Mr. Herbert Young, 873 Rivertawn Avenue, requested that the Council pur- chase a Sound Level Meter for measuring noise. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M., until May 11, 1970 at 7:30 P.M.