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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/01/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 20, 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, 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 McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 13, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~'/ PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Appeal of H & N Construction Company of Planning Commission action denying their application for zone change from R-E-D to R-3-T for property south of Sweetwater Road, east of Bonita Verde Subdivision, and also their appeal to action denying their use of this property for a Planned Unit Development This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of the hearing on the above stated appeal, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing reopened. Speaking in support of the appeal were Robert Stewart, speaking for the H & N Construction Company, Vincent Albenese, representing the Paul Miller Realty Company, and Mr. Charles Provence, owner of the property in quest ion. Speaking in opposition were John Brink, 3595 Desert Inn Way, Bonita, Nell Wolfe, 3248 Orchard Hill Road, Bonita, Dean Buck~ 3555 Desert Inn Way, Bonita, Ralph Wagner, 3601 Bonita Verde Drive, Bonita, Mrs. William Spies, Bonita, and Charles Trumble, 3418 Malito Drive, Bonita. No others wishing to be heard, and the Clerk having received no written con~nunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde, and carried that action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sytvester, and carried that the matter of the Planned Unit Development on the property in ques- tion be filed. ORDINANCE NO. 1260 - Amending Section 19.3001 of the City Code by adding a new Schedule XIII, "Yield Right-of-Way" - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 MeAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1261 - Interim ordinance, emergency measure, rezoning certain property adjacent to Golf Course from R-E to R-E-F - First reading and adoption Added to the agenda by unanimous consent of the Council, it was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted as an emergency ordinance. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Robert Keyes, representing the owner of the property being rezoned, requested that action on the rezoning be held in abeyance for at least 30 days for further study. Mr. Keyes was informed that action taken was only of an interim nature and does not affect the property permanently. RESOLUTION NO. 5507 - Granting variance for driveway in excess of City Code requirements - 836 Broadway 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, McAllister Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5508 - Appropriating funds for legal advertising of Zoning Ordinance 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. 5509 - Giving notice of intention to hold a public hearing to con- sider the granting of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the operation of ambulance~ in the City of Chula Vista 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. 5510 - Supporting and recognizing the South Bay Improvement Organization 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 Mr. Dennms, President of the South Bay Improvement Organization, reviewed the p~mpose of the organization and read the names of organizations who are members. RESOLUTION NO. 5511 - Determining that there is a surplus and that it shall be applied as a credit to assessment - Sweetwater Valley Industrial Park Project No. 60-1 Offered by Councilman McAllistar, 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. 5512 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - 66 "H" Street - J. G. White 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. 5513 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - 72 "H" Street - G. A. Shortell 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. 5514 - Granting extension of time for installation of public improvements at 786 Fourth Avenue 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. 5515 - Amending Schedule VI of Traffic Code to include limited parking on Jefferson Avenue 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. 5516 - Amending Schedule V of Traffic Code to prohibit stopping at all times on Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets 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, Hamilton, Hyde ~oes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None Upon Council direction, the City Attorney will amend the resolution to specifically delineate the area on the west side of Third Avenue, south of Street, which currently permits stopping in order that stopping will continue to be permitted. RESOLUTION NO. 5517 - Granting easement for access purpose to Ange Mandra on Hilltop Drive 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 REQUEST FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Silver Strand State Park A letter was submitted from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend- ing that a letter be sent to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, with copies to Assemblyman Deddeh and Senator Mills, recommending the opening of the Silver Strand State Park for overnight camping during the months of October through March. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the letter be sent, as requested. EECOMMENDATIONS REGAEDING PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES Mr. William Bauer, Chairman of the Charter Review Committee, reviewed the written report to the Council on changes to the Charter as proposed by the Com- mittee. One item not covered in the written recommendations was the possibility of having the date of City elections changed from the month of April in order that newly elected Councilmen would not have to cope with adoption of a budget they are unfamiliar with. Mr. Bauer suggested that the Council might want to consider this item at some future date. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the report be accepted and a Council conference set for 3:30 P.M., Monday, January 26, to discuss the proposed changes. COLORS OF CITY SEAL APPROVED Administrative Officer Thorn stated that there are plaques on hand, to be given out on special occasions, which are imposed with the City seal in colors of gold, black, blue, green and white. He asked if these colors are acceptable to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McA1- lister, and carried that gold, black, blue, green and white be accepted as the official City colors of the City seal. BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Council has received a copy of results of a study relating to a proposed City fire station in the Bonita- Sunnyside area, and recommending that a fire station be located in the area. It was recommended that funds be provided in the 1970-1971 budget and incorporated within the Capital Improvement Program. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a Council conference be held on this sub- ject on Monday, February 2, at 3:30 P.M. CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS Administrative Officer Thorn asked that Councilmen notify him as soon as possible if they have any cormnents or corrections on the new chart of accounts he is proposing for use in next year's budget. HOUSING AUTHORITY TIMETABLE Administrative Officer Thorn reported that it will be several weeks before City officials in the 13 cities of the County can be contacted for their reactions to the proposed County-wide Rousing Authority and, after contact, it will take some time before the County Board of Supervisors can act on the proposal. The Council will be advised as information is received. Mayor Hyde suggested that Mr. Thorn communicate this information to the Human Relations Cormmission. REPORT ON ANNEXATIONMEETING - City Attorney City Attorney Lindberg reviewed his written report on his testimony before the Subeon~nittee on City Annexations of the Assembly Cormnittee on Local Government, given in Sacramento, January 14, 1970. REPORT ON MEETING PERTAINING TO OPEN SPACE GRANTS - City Attorney City Attorney Lindberg reviewed his written report on his meeting with Mr. John Ward, Los Angeles Field Representative of the Metropolitan Development Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and his assistant, Mr. Malcolm Findley, pertaining to Federal open space grants and the new "Parks in City" project. REPORT ON TEEN-AGE RIDER PROGRAM Police Chief Winters gave a report on the program whereby teen-agers ride with patrolmen and stated that reaction of both students and instructors is very good. ORDINANCE NO. 1258 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to front yard setbacks in R-3 zones - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1259 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to change setbacks for properties on both sides of "F" Street, west of Broadway - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman 8ylvester that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text bc waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None J-CWEEK Mayor Hyde announced that in recognition of services rendered to the com- munity by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, he has proclaimed the week of January 19 through 25, as J-C Week. WALK FOR MANKIND DAY Mayor Hyde stated that upon request of the Chula Vista Junior Women's Club, he will proclaim February 7, as 'Walk for Mankind Day". A program whereby youth, in conjunction with schools, walk a prescribed distance and in reward get sponsors to contribute a given amount for each mile which is used for charitable purposes. MEETING WITH PORT OFFICIALS Mayor Hyde reported briefly on a meeting with officials of the Unified Port District which he attended, along with Administrative Officer Thorn and Planning Director Warren, to acquaint themselves with the views and plans of the Port Dis- trict for the Port in general and more particularly with regards to tidelands development adjacent to the City. The Mayor was of the opinion Port officials are willing to cooperate wholeheartedly with the City. EXECUTI~U~ SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn, after oral communications, to executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. REPORT ON MAINTENANCE OF EASEMENT City Engineer Cole stated he has inspected the stairway between Floyd and Halecrest Avenues, leading to Halecrest School, and was of the opinion they were not as littered as had been reported. He stated that the stairway, being a City easement, is cleaned as needed, but not on a time basis. WOILK TO BE DORE ON EAST "J" STREET City Engineer Cole reported that work has been scheduled for the walkway on East "J" Street, between Nolan Way and Nacion Avenue. Some blading will be necessary prior to putting down the decomposed granite. TII~ETABLE FOR INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKREQUESTED Councilman Scott expressed the opinion that the City should consider put- ting in the sidewalks in front of the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Park site on the west side of Hilltop Drive. The staff was directed to bring back a recormnenda- tion on a timetable for installation of the sidewalk, with a rough estimate of cost and recormnendation as to the need for a temporary decomposed granite walk prior to the installation of a permanent sidewalk. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY FOR FAMILY OF HERB BRYANT Administrative Officer Thorn was directed to send an expression of sympathy from the Council to the family of Herb Bryant, former City Administrative Officer, Councilman and City Clerk. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION OF SAN D]]~GO In order to let the Council and citizenry know that the City is involved, Councilman McAllistcr familiarized the Council with his service as a member of the Bm~mnic Opportunity Con~nission of San Diego. ~ LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Troy Kimbrough, President of Seaview Property Owners Association, expressing appreciation to the Police department for their quick action on the motorcycle disturbance on and around Bast Oxford Street. WITHDRAWAL OF TENTATIVE MAP.- Apollo Subdivision A letter was read from the Saratoga Development Corporation requesting that the Council take no further action on the tentative map of Apollo Subdivision at this time. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned the meeting to executive session at 9:50 P.M. - reconvened at 10:20 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Mr. Saxon Wraith and Mr. Michael Ishikawa be appointed members of the Human Relations Commission to fill the unexpired terms of Mrs. Helen Allen and Mrs. Margery Evans, said terms to expire June 30, 1970. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the meeting adjourn sine die. City ~lerk / ·