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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/02/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday February 17, 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 Engi- neer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, 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 Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the adjourned regular meeting of February 5, and the regular meeting of February 10, 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 Glen James, newly appointed member to the Planning Cormnission, Ernest Arnold, newly appointed member to the Safety Commission, and to John Calvert, newly appointed member to the Library Board. Mayor Hyde presented each with a key to the City in the form of a tie clip. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of prezoning from E-IA to R-3 and R-1 that certain property located between Hilltop High School and Free- way 805, south of "H" Street and north of Windsor Subdivision Mr. Dale Horton, representing all applicants for the prezoning, requested that the matter be filed without hearing as they plan to submit a new proposal to the Planning Commission. Mr. Tim Hinchey, 604 Melrose Avenue, requested that the Council consider and make a decision at this time on the prezoning to R-1 as recom- mended by the Planning Corm~ission. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter be filed without hearing in order that the applicants can resubmit to the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-1 to R-3 for property at 609-611 Oaklawn Avenue and 694 "I" Street, and change of setbacks This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider a change of zone from R-1 to R-3 for property at 609-611, 616 Oaklawn and 694 "I" Street, and change of setback from 25 feet to 20 feet on "I" Street and from 20 feet to 15 feet on Oaklawn Avenue, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Mr. F. J. Burger, 270 "H" Street, spoke in support of the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written co~unications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1265 - Approving zone and setback change for property at 609-611, 616 Oaklawn Avenue and 694 "I" Street - 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 passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen 8ylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5534 - Approving agreement with Aztec Bus Lines for intra-city transportation 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. 5535 - Granting deed to Lot 6~ Palm Gardens Estates, to Allen and Phyllis Thompson Offered by Councilman MaAllister, 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. 5536 - Approving modification of Swimming Pool Fencing Ordinance 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. 5537 - Accepting grant of easement from San Diego Gas and Electric Company for a public street and incidentals thereto between East Palomar Street and Nacion Estates Offered by Councilman M~Allister~ 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 ~oes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5538~ COTm~ending Junior Women's Club and participants in the 'Walk for Mankind" project Offered by Councilman McAllister, read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester~ Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ~REPORT ON VETERANS' MEMORIAL BAND SHELL Administrative Officer Thorn reported that the Parks and Recreation Com- mission has taken action to support in concept the proposal for establishment of a Veterans' Memorial in the form o£ a concert shell in Memorial Park, and that the Planning Commission has found that this proposal would not be in conflict with the General Plan. Mr. Thorn stated it is the recormnendation of the staff that the Council encourage the Veterans' Coordinating Council to proceed with the project, estimated to cost $70,000. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution, for future Council action, endorsing in concept the proposal for establishment of a Veterans' Memorial in the form of a concert shell. OFFERS TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY Administrative Officer Thorn reported that an offer has been received from Mr. Alexander Ilko, in the amount of $235,000, to purchase the City-owned property on the east side of Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets. Mr. Thorn reported an offer has also been received from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to purchase the property for the same amount. Mr. Phil Creaser, representing Mr. Ilko, urged the Council to accept at this time one proposal or the other. He stated that Mr. Ilko would not be in a position to develop the property immediately. Mr. Sam Pope, with the John Burnham Real Estate firm, representing the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, explained and showed pictures of the pro- posed development of the site. He stated development could start irmnediately. Mrs. R. E. Tower, 272 Sierra Way, and Mr. James Dunigan, 268 Sierra Way, urged the Council to accept the offer of the telephone company. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for Council action the necessary resolution and agreement accepting the offer of the Pacific Telephone and Tele- graph Company, said agreement to stipulate responsibility for future development of the drainage channel on the property and proper zoning requirements. ORDINANCE NO. 1263 - Prezoning certain property along the north side of Orange Avenue, for a distance of approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1264 - Amending City Code relating to Fire Districts and Fire 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 NOTICE OF MEETING Mayor Hyde announced that a meeting has been arranged with Senator Mills, Assemblyman Deddeh and Supervisor Boney for March 6, 1970 at 7:00 P.M., in the Council conference room. Object of the meeting is to discuss annexations and other related matters. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session at the end of the meeting, to discuss personnel matters. STATUS REPORT ON "H" STREET EXTENSION Upon inquiry of Councilman Scott, Public Works Director Cole gave a status report on the extension of '~" Street, east of Hilltop Drive. STATUS REPORT ON CITY GOVERNMENT COURSE Upon inquiry of Councilman Sylvester, Administrative Officer Thorn gave a status report on the scheduled City Government course. LETTER FAVORING LAKE AT CIVIC CENTER A letter was read from William Auringer, 249 Garrett Avenue, favoring the proposed lake on the Civic Center site at Davidson Street and Fourth Avenue. LETTER OPPOSING BUS SERVICE A letter was read from William Auringer, 249 Garrett Avenue, opposing the proposed intra-city bus service. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Dan Putnam tendering his resignation from the Plan- ning Commission. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the resignation be accepted and the Administrative Officer directed to write a letter expressing appreciation for his service. NOTICE OF RETENTION OF LEGAL COUNSEL A letter was read from the Chula Vista Firemen's Association giving notice that the Association has retained Attorney William J. Bauer to represent members on any problems pertaining to their employment with the City. A/ CLAIM FOH DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the claim of George S. Curtis, in the amount of $52.50, for damage alleged to have been received due to sewer drain stoppage, be denied. F/PURCHASE OF AREA FOR PARK SUGGESTED A letter was read from Mrs. Carol Parks, 769 Neptune Court, suggesting that the City purchase the property on Telegraph Canyon Road for park purposes. The letter did not state what property on Telegraph Canyon Road she was referring to. Mayor Hyde asked that the staff look into the matter and that Administrative Officer Thorn write a letter to Mrs. Parks explaining the situation. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PORTION OF OLEANDER AVENUE A letter was read from Harry Roche, 8 San Miguel Drive, requesting that the Council give consideration to the acquisition of right-of-way and improvement of Oleander Avenue in the area between Greg Rogers Park and the Parkview Elementary School. Referred to staff for investigation and report back to the Council at the next meeting. OFFER TO WORK FOR VETERANS' MEMORIAL Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, stated that if the Mayor desires to appoint a new committee to work for a Veterans' Memorial or to have the Veterans' Coordinating Council to do so, he will be more than willing to work with them toward the goal of establishing such a Memorial. Mayor Hyde stated he would get in touch with Mr. Gelsomini and arrange a time when they can meet on the matter. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION Mr. Ernest Arnold expressed appreciation to the Council for his appointment to the Safety Corm~ission. ADJOURNMENT 8:34 P.M. - Council adjourned to executive session. 9:45 P.M. - Council reconvened and Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting sine die. City Clerk