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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/04/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUIA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 7, 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister~ Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engineer Cole: Administrative Assistant Ratelle, Associate Planner Manganelli Mayor Hyde led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 24, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO COMMISSION MEMBER The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mrs. Martha Vickers, newly appointed member to the Huanan Relations Cormnission. Mayor Hyde presented her with a key to the City in the form of a pin. ~LIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-2 to R-3 for all the property located on east side of Del Mar Avenue in the 1000 block (north of Naples Street) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider the rezoning from R-2 to R-3 of certain property on the east side of Del Mar Avenue in the 1000 block, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Mr. Francis Cebe, 6138 San Miguel Road, Bonita, opposed the rezoning on the west side of Del Mar Avenue but was told that area was already zoned R-3 and that the hearing per- tained to the east side of the street only. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1273 - Approving rezoning of certain property on east side of Del Mar Avenue in 1000 block to R-3 zone - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester 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: Cpuncilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde~ McAllister Noe~: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5587 - Opposing AB 98 regarding binding arbitration Offered by Councilman Scott, the text was read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5588 - Approving tentative map of Vista Loma Verde Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the ~eading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5589 - Approving appropriation of funds for tuition reimbursement for City employees - Fall semester, 1969 Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5590 - Authorizing transfer of inter-departmental funds for pay- ment of overtime Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO: 5591 - Approving agreement with and approving expenditure of funds for Downtown Association flower box project Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5592 - Accepting quit claim deed - Bank of America 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: Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5593 - Approving agreement terminating parking agreement with Bank of America on Third Avenue, between "K" and "L" Streets 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5594 - Declaring City's intention to Construct East Palomar 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~ Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~. RESOLUTION - Accepting offer for purchase of City-owned land west of Interstate 5 Freeway for right-of-way purposes It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that this item be held over for two weeks for further study on provisions for erecting City identification signs on the freeWay. RESOLUTION NO. 5595 - Accepting public improvements in San Simeon Subdivision, Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5596 - Accepting public improvements in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5597 - Accepting public improvements in Princess Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 9 Offered by Councilman McAllister~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following voteD to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5598 - Revising City specifications for street light standards 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, Sytvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Approving change order No. 1 for installation of security fence for Police facility construction Discussion centered on the need for the expenditure of approximately $1:300 ~o fence in the Police facility construction site now that the basement walls are up and they are in the process of filling in the excavation surrounding the basement, l~ayor Hyde suggested the possibility of a guard being stationed at the site until the excavation is entirely filled. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester: and carried that no action be taken for two weeks while the staff looks into the matter and brings back alternative methods for lessening the safety hazard around the site, and that the City Attorney be directed to start drafting an ordinance setting forth requirements that would protect the City in future construction of this type. Administrative Officer Thorn suggested that Chief Building Inspector Grady submit his recommendations to the City Attorney as to what is good safety measure practice for this type of construction. ~/NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGEi~LICENSE A notice was received from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that Sherman J. Pearson and Susan M. Hunter have made application for an on-sale beer license for the premises at 335-335% Third Avenue. A copy of a letter from the Downtown Association, to the ABC Board, opposing the application: was received by the Council. A report was also received from Captain S~eno of the Police de- partment~ expressing the opinion that the operation of a beer bar at this location would be detrimental to the welfare of the City. Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Chief of Police has indicated that this operation would be no more detrimental to the City ~han any other operation of this kind in the City. Mr. Pearson and Mrs. Hunter appeared in support of their application but were told by the City Attorney they should save their testimony for the hearing before the ABC Board. No action was taken by the Council. REPORT ON GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM Administrative Officer Thorn read his written report to the Council on status of the Grants-in-Aid Program. ORDINANCE NO. 1271 - Approving Princess Orange Avenue Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester 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 voteD to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1272 - Amending Schedule X of Traffic Code to decrease speed limit in certain zones - 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~-AGENDA ITEMS REQUESTED FOR MEETING ON LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Mayor Hyde stated he has received a letter from Supervisor Boney acknowl- edging receipt of the letter informing him of the meeting on May 1, 1970, pertain- ing to the role and function of the Local Agency Formation Conumission. Mr. Boney asked that if any other subjects are to be discussed at the meeting, that he be so informed. Mayor Hyde asked that Councilmen let him know if they desire to discuss any other subjects at the meeting. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS DAY COMMITTEE Mayor Hyde stated he has received word from Mrs. Kitty Raso indicating she will be ~lad to accept appointment as Chairman of the United Nations Day Com- mittee. The Council concurring, the Mayor stated he would so appoint her. FORMATION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMI$SION AUTHORIZED Mayor Hyde stated that the Council was in receipt of his memo proposing the establishment of a Youth Advisory Commission and setting forth a proposed plan for such a Commission. He asked Council consideration. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back in two weeks a resolution establishing a Youth Advisory Conunission incorporating the ideas set forth in the memo of Mayor Hyde, to the Council, dated March 26, 1970. .. YOUTH IN GOVEIhNMENT DAY Mayor Hyde stated he has received a letter from the Chula Vista Elks Lodge recormuending that a Youth in Government program be held in the first week of May of this year with students from Castle Park High School participating. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the recormmendation be approved in concept and the Administrative office directed to pursue the details. POLICY ON POLES IN SIDEWALKS SUGGESTED / It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to look into a policy of either not allowing poles of any kind to be erected in the sidewalk area or not allowing construction of monolithic sidewalks. REQUEST FOR REV]~W OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Councilman Scott stated that the Planning Commission, at their last meet- ing, granted a conditional use permit for construction of a convalescent hospital on the old M.O.D. property at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Center Street. Mr. Scott stated that at the time of review by the Council a year ago, direction was given that before any further action was taken on a conditional use permit for this property, it would first have to be brought to the attention of the Council. This was not done. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he could have a report on events as they happened on this matter for Council information within a week. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Council did request last year that the matter be brought back to the attention of the Council and specifically asked for consideration of the parking agreement, while not actually a part of the con- ditional use permit, one of the necessary factors in making the proposal as pre- viously proposed a workable one. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that since action has already been taken by the Planning Commission, that the Council review this conditional use permit in three weeks. STUDY REQUESTED ON PROPOSED CROSSWALK It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Safety Commission be directed to study the feasibility of a pedestrian crosswalk across "E" Street, west of Broadway, and report back to the City Council. NEW TREE POLICY ADVOCATED Councilman Scott stated the City is in dire need of a new tree policy and advocated that the staff come back with a policy whereby if moro than one tree in a quarter-mile block is to be cut down, Council approval would first have to be obtained. Also that a policy be studied whereby the City assumes some responsi- bility for the repair of sidewalks damaged by tree roots. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be directed to study a total new tree policy. CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Councilman Scott stated he would like more information and background on the proposal of the City Attorney for formation of an Environmental Co~mnission. City Attorney Lindberg stated the staff is now working on the matter and will soon ask for a Counci~ conference to decide upon proper formulation of such a Commission. COVERED AREAS FOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT ADVOCATED In order to make Park-School complexes more usable, it was suggested by Councilman McAlllster that the Park-School Committee consider having conveniently located covered spaces for storage of recreation equipment at the complexes. Councilman Sylvester, as Council representative on the Committee, stated ho would bring it up at the next meeting. DISCUSSION ON BUS LINES Councilman Hamilton suggested that tho Council consider a special rate for students riding the City bus service. Councilman Scott suggested the possibility of a program whereby merchants buy bus tokens at a discount for presentation to customers. Also that the name "Aztec Bus Lines" be deleted from the buses and replaced by ~'Chula Vista Bus Lines". Upon recon~nendation of Administrative Officer Thorn, it was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Mr. Thorn arrange for a conference between representatives of the bus line and the Council within two or three weeks, to discuss all matters pertaining to the bus service° NEWSLETTER TO BE CONTINUED Councilman Sylvester suggested that the Council resume publication of the quarterly newsletter, there being funds in the budget for that purpose. Adminis- trative Officer Thorn stated he would try to have one prepared for distribution prior to June 30. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from ~Drag tendering resignation from the Library Board. It was mOved by Councilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman McAi- lister~ and carried that the resignation ~e accepted and a letter written express- ing appreciation for ~ service. . /~ A letter was read from W. Saxon Wraith tendering his resignation from the Human Relations Co~nission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Council- man McAllister, and carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter written expressing appreciation for his service. A letter was read from Marguerite Falkenborg tendering her resignation from the Civil Service Con~ission. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appreciation for her service. Z.~'REQUEST FOR CANDIDATES'iPLATFOILMS A letter was read from David Hirsch requesting that copies of all avail- able platforms of candidates for the April Municipal Election be sent to him. Mayor Hyde asked that Administrative Officer Thorn reply to the letter. M.O.D. PROPERTY Mr. Eugene York, 280 "K" Street, President of Care and Retirement Enter- prises, stated that there was no intention of circumventing normal procedure when his firm went before the Planning Cormnission for a conditional use pemmit on the old M.O.D. property at Fourth Avenue and Center Street. He stated that he has already written a letter requesting that the Planning staff bring the matter of the parking agreement back to the Council, as was the wish of the Council when the conditional use permit was extended a year ago. ADJOUP, NMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M., sine die. City Cl~rk