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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/03/10 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 10, 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, Scott Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engi- neer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, Planning Director Warren 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 Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 3, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEW COMMISSIONERS The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Herbert J. Hillson, newly appointed member to the Planning Commission~ and to Sharon Reid, newly appointed member of the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Hyde presented each with a key to the City in the form of a pin and tie clip. CHULAVISTA PLANNING ACTION LEAGUE Mrs. Dianne Flint, 40 E1 Capitan Drive, atated that thc Chula Vista Junior Women's Club is sponsoring a Cormuunity Action Group interested in open space plan- ning and in making the cormuunity better and more livable in the future. The group requests that the Council encourage the staff to work on planning for open space and to work with the County and City of San Diego to make these plans a reality. Mrs. Flint named seven areas in and around the city that the group feels could be developed for open space now. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to Zoning Ordinance adding sign restrictions applicable to the Central Business Zone This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adding sign restrictions applicable to the Cen- tral Business Zone, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Mr. Tony Balistrieri, owner of the Red Coach Inn, opposed the proposed ordinance and suggested a vote of all the merchants on Third Avenue. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Planning Director Warren stated that an attempt is being made to coordinate proposed sign regulations in all areas in order that they might become effective at the same time. ORDINANCE NO. 1267 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to sign restrictions in the Central Business Zone - 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the attachment of the "F" Modifying District to certain portions of Sweetwater Valley This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider the attachment of the "F" Modifying District to all that area within the City limits lying between Sweetwater Road and Bonita Road, beginning 800 feet west of Willow Street and extending east to Central Avenue, Mayor Hyde declared the hear- ing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written com~aunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1268 - Amending Zoning Ordinance by attaching the "F" Modifying District to certain property in Sweetwater Valley - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Hyde, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning both sides of "H" Street in the 300 block from R-3 and C-C to C-O and change of setback This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed rezoning of both sides of "H" Street in the 300 block from R-3 and C-C to C-O and change of setback to that required by the C-O section of the Zoning Ordinance, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Mrs. Beatrice Jones, 522 Third Avenue, asked if her property is included in the area proposed for rezoning. She was told it was not. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written co~nunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1269 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to rezone both sides of "H" Street in the 300 block and change in setbacks - 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5557 - Appointing Election Officers and consolidating polling places for General Municipal Election, April 14, 1970 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5558 - Ordering vacation of a portion of Hilltop Drive 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5559 - Granting easements to San Diego Gas and Electric Company on Hilltop Drive 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5560 - Granting easement to California-American Water Company on H~!top Drive 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 Noes: None Absent: aouncilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5561 - Granting quit claim deed to Ange Mandra on Hilltop Drive Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the ~llowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5562 - Accepting public improvements - "G" Street sewer lift station 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, Scott Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5563 - Approving coordinating agency for TOPICS program 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5564 - Approving establishment of bus zones throughout the City 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5565 - Approving sewer repayment for installation crossing 1-805, adjacent to Nacion Estates 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5566 - Establishment of an official agency to coordinate and develop a Capital Improvement Program 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5567 - Rescinding Resolution No. 5529 and approving revised first amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with School District - Loma Verde Park Pool Facility 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, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister FUTURE LOCATION OF ANIMAL SHELTER Because of possible conflict of interest, Councilman Scott stated he would refrain from deliberation and action on this item. Administrative Officer Thorn stated the Director of Public Works has sub- mitted a detailed report on seven possible sites for the future location of the City Animal Shelter. It was suggested that a Council conference might be in order to discuss the possible sites. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a conference be held on Monday, March 23, 1970 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss location for future animal shelter. RECOMMENDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR ADJUSTMENTS IN SWIMMING POOL FEES A letter was submitted from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend- ing the Learn to Swim tickets, which include 10 pool admissions plus instruction, be i~creased from $3.00 to $4.00; season tickets for children increased from $7.00 to $8.00; season tickets for adults from $10.00 to $12.00 and family tickets from $20.00 to $22.00. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution raising the adult fees, as recommended, leaving the fees for the children the same and giving free swirmming lessons for residents, with a paid pool admission, and that this resolution be sent to the Parks and Recreation Cormnission for consideration prior to coming back to the Council. p RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO PURCHASE OF PARK PROPERTY IN SOUTHEAST SECTION OF CITY Letters were submitted from the Parks and Recreation Con,nission and the Planning Commission recon~nending that action be taken to acquire 20 acres of open space land south of the Gregg Rogers School-Park to be used for park purposes. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to proceed with application for a grant under the Fed- eral Open Space Program for acquisition of the 20 acres between Gregg Rogers and Parkview Schools. ~. TOUR OF PROPOSED PARK SITES City Attorney Lindberg stated the Regional Director of the Metropolitan Development Office was in the City and was given a tour of the various park sites contemplated for the southeast section of the City, for possible consideration under the Open Space Program. Mr. Lindberg suggested it might be wise for Council- men to have a field examination of the sites. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council take a field trip of the proposed park sites, prior to the Council conference to be held on March 23. ~ ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW PERSONNEL IN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Administrative Officer Thorn announced the appointment of Mr. Don Reeder for the position of Data Systems Specialist and Mr. Jack Ratelle for the position of Administrative Assistant. Both men were introduced to the Council. Adminis- trative Officer Thorn also announced that Mr. Charles Knefler, Administrative Trainee, has been given the assignment to work as Citizens Assistance Officer with responsibility to investigate all citizen complaints. t/STATUS REPORT ON FORMAL GARDEN STUDY Mr. Jasinek, Director of Parks and Recreation, read his report concerning development of a Garden Park at Southwestern College and requested that a resolu- tion endorsing in principle the concept of a Garden Park development on South- western College campus, be adopted by both the City Council and the College Board of Trustees so more specific planning can be undertaken. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back a resolution incorporat- ing the plans as reported by Mr. Jasinek. ~....PARKVIEW LITTLE LEAGUE REqUEST FOR USE UF PORTION OF GREGG ROGERS PAtLK Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek stated that the staff has studied the request of the Parkview Little League for a use permit to use a portion of land in the south portion of Gregg Rogers Park, as directed by the Council at the last meeting, and it is the recommendation that the request be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 5568 - Granting a use permit for a certain portion of Gregg Rogers Park to the Parkview Little League This resolution added to the agenda by unanimous consent, offered by Coun- cilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister ORDINANCE NO. 1266 - Approving annexation of certain uninhabited territory - Granfield's Hilltop Drive Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the tmxt be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT City Attorney Lindberg stated that he will be sending letters to all candidates in the upcoming election informing them of the fact that delaying the effective date of the Disclosure of Assets Law until April 6, has not changed the requirement that candidates file a statement on political contributions be- tween the dates of March 20 and 25, naming each person or organization from whom a contribution has been received in excess of $500 for use on behalf of the cam- paign. He stated that no negative filing is required. MEETING ON ANNEXATIONS TO BE PURSUED The meeting with Senator Mills, Assemblyman Deddeh and Supervisor Boney on annexations and related problems, having been cancelled, it was suggested that the Mayor proceed to work out another date for the proposed meeting. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE Mayor Hyde stated that at the Council conference on the matter of licens- ing professionals in the City, it was found that the matter is far more complex than originally conceived and a study of the entire business license ordinance was considered desirable. At the conference it was suggested that the County be contacted to see if a solution can be worked out to the problem of business licenses for those persons who are engaged in business across municipal lines. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that letters be written to the County Board of Supervisors, each of the 13 cities in the County, and the San Diego section of the League of California Cities suggesting that licensing is a regional problem and seeking their support and suggestions, and suggesting that the Board of Supervisors, if they feel it is appropriate, take the initiative in attempting to draft something that will be regional in character. In addition, the motion rescinded action taken at the last meeting directing the City Attorney to bring back in two weeks an amendment to the business license ordinance. REQUEST FOR FUNDS Mr. Dave Chandler, President of the Parkview Little League, requested an allocation in the amount of $120.00 for fuel to operate heavy equipment to grade the proposed League site at Gregg Rogers Park. Referred to staff for report back. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.Mo~ sine die.