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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/01/13 MINUTES OF A ILEGULAR MEET]/qG OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 13, 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 Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 6, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION OF 20-YEAR SERVICE FIN Mayor Hyde presented a service award pin to Virgil M. Seiveno, Captain in the Police Department, for his twenty years' service with the City. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER CA/~PBELL Port Cormnissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the requirement of a 25-foot front yard setback on property zoned R-3 which fronts upon streets designated as major secondary thoroughfares on the General Plan This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the requirement of a 25-foot front yard setback on property zoned R-3 which fronts upon streets designated as major secondary thoroughfares on the General Plan, Mayor Hyde declared the hear- ing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1258 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to front yard setbacks in R-3 zones - 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of change of setbacks for all properties on both sides of "F" Street, west of Broadway This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider change of setbacks for all properties on both sides of "F" Street, west of Broad- way~ Mayor H~de declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1259 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to change setbacks for properties on both sides of "F" Street, west of Broadway - 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: Councilmen Sylvester~ Hamilton~ Hyde, McAllister~ Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1255 - Prezoning property along north side of Orange Avenue, approx- imately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, to C-N and along the south side to R-3-G-S and R-1 - 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 vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1256 - Rezening certain property on south side of Bonita Road between Bonita Glen Drive and Sandalwood Drive from C-C to C-N - 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. 1257 - Rezoning property located at 2800 Bonita Road from R-3 to C-N - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Seott that this ordinance be plaeed 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5502 - Requesting Board of Supervisors to permit Registrar of Voters to conduct General Municipal Election to be held April 14, 1970 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consents passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester~ Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5503 - Appointing Registrar of Voters Deputy City Clerk to facili- tate the execution of documents pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held April 14, 1970 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. 5504 - Establishing a special fee for candidates in the Municipal Election to defray the pro-rat~ share cost of printing and handling Statements of Qualifications 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 PHOTOGRAPH OF CANDIDATE WITH STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORIZED It was moved by Couneilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that authorization be given to the printing of photographs of candidates, if they so desire, along with their Statements of Qualifications for the General Municipal Election to be held April 14, 1970. RESOLUTION NO. 5505 - Accepting drainage easement at 54 "H" 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: ~YES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5506 - Approving an agreement with Nacion Associates to construct a portion of East Palomar Street extension 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 - Amending Civil Service Rules pertaining to overtime Administrative Officer Thorn read a letter from Attorney Thomas Waddell of the law firm retained by the Chula Vista Police Relief Association, requesting that this matter be held over until the meeting of January 27, 1970, in order for him to make a presentation on behalf of the Association at that time. Councilman Sylvester requested information as to policies that have been implemented in other cities in California relating to wages and overtime paid em- ployees. It was moved by Councilman Seott~ seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter be held over until the meeting of January 27, 1970, as requested. P, ESOLUTION - Establishing policy regarding Administrative communications to the City Council Administrative Officer Thorn stated a statement of policy has been prepared relative to communications to the City Council and the distribution of said com- munications to the public. It was the recommendation of the Administration that information in the communications not be considered public records until the Coun- cil has received them and has had an opportunity to take action upon them. Mr. Lowell Blankfort, co-publisher of the Chula Vista Star-News, was of the opinion the present policy is too restrictive. He expressed interest in ob- taining the Administrative OfficerTs communications to the Council pertaining to Council meeting agenda items, on the preceding Friday in order to publish in the Sunday paper so that the public would be informed in advance as to what the Coun- cil would be discussing at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that action on this item be held over until the meeting of January 27, 1970, for possible revision by the staff and that each Councilman, during the interim, provide the staff with information as to his desires as they pertain to the proposed policy. Mayor Hyde and Councilman Scott voted no. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON YOUTH CENTER LOCATION A letter was submitted from the Planning Conmaission stating that location of the proposed new Youth-Conm%unity Center in the northeast corner of Hilltop- Telegraph Canyon Park along Hilltop Drive and adjacent to the church parking lot would be in conformance with the General Plan. The Cormnission expressed a desire that future buildings in the park area be restricted to those buildings essentially needed for park purposes with the balance of the park remaining as active open space. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that the Council concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DRIVEWAY VARIANCE - 836 Broadway A letter was submitted from the Safety Con~nission recommending that the request of Mr. Richard Schuricht, representing Aztec TV Service & Appliances, for a driveway variance to allow a 50-foot curb opening across his property at 836 Broadway, be approved for a width of 40 feet only. The staff had recommended adherence to the Cods. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution concurring with the recommenation of the Safety C~mmission. Mayor Hyde voted no. ~REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY SEAL Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Law Enforcement Explorer Post has requested permission to use a copy of the City Seal approximately 4" by 7" for sale as an antenna flag. The flag would be stapled to the inside of a folded paper jacket which would contain a brief history of the City and would be sold for 50¢. Funds thus derived would be used to support Post activities. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the per- mission to use the City Seal be authorized~ as requested. RECOMMENDATIONS ON COLOR OF CITY SEAL REQUESTED Mayor Hyde requested that the Administrative Officer take the matter of the colors of the City Seal under advisement and at such time as is convenient~ make recormnendations to the City Council. ~/PROPOSED COURSE ON CITY GOVERNMENT Administrative Officer Thorn reported that his office has pursued the possibility of the City sponsoring a course in local government as directed by the Council. It has been determined that the proposed course could be given~ but if ~ollege credit is desired for completion of the course, classes would have to be held at the college. Councilman Scott suggested that the Sweetwater Union High School District be contacted to detez~nine if the course could be used in connection with the adult education program. It was moved by Councilman Sy~ ester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be directed to prepare the necessary texts or reference materials for pursuing this course in local government to be conducted as a City program in City facilities~ while at the same time exploring further the possi- bility of having either the Junior College District or Sweetwater Union High School District participate in the program. REPORT ON TEEN-AGE RIDER PROGRAM Administrative Officer Thorn stated that an oral report on this subject will be presented by the Chief of Police at the meeting of January 20, 1970. REPORT ON FOURTH AVENUE AND BROADWAY TRAFFIC Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Council has received from the Director of Public Works a report entitled "Traffic Capacity Study for Broadway and for Fourth Avenue". Recommendations in the report were that the reconstruc- tion of the signals at Fourth Avenue and "C" Street and at Broadway at "E" and "H" Streets be considered for inclusion in the Capital Improvement program of the City~ considering priorities on other Gas Tax projects. Also that the City con- tinue to pursue obtaining a "TOPICS" grant for the purpose of developing defini- tive answers to the City's area-wide traffic program. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the recon~nendations of thc staff in this report be accepted. REPORT ON POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROVENCE PROPERTY Administrative Officer Thorn stated word has been received from Federal authorities that it would be out of the question to expect a Federal grant for purchase of the Provence property adjacent to Rohr Park, as it is not the type of parcel being considered for open space grants. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City not purchase this property. Councilman McAllister voted no. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by 0ouncilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff look into the possibility of buying, and making application for a grant, for open space land in the southeast portion of the City with first priority on that area between Grog Rogers and Park View Schools~ but any other areas that might be suitable to the staff, and bring back their recommendations to the Council. MOVING OF BUILDING APPROVED Administrative Officer Thorn stated a request has been received from Daniel Green for pez~mission to move a dwelling from 49 Hilltop Drive to 4004 Palm Drive. The move has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Building Inspection Department. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the request be granted, subject to all requirements of the Plan- ning and Building Departments. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council adjourn, after oral cormmunications, to executive session to discuss personnel matters. REqqEST FOR ACTION ON VACANCY ON LIBRARY BOARD A letter was read from the Library Board stating that a vacancy exists due to Mr. Dudderar having moved from the City. The Board requested that this vacancy be filled as soon as possible. COMPLAINT ON CONDITION OF A PORTION OF EAST "J" STREET Councilman Scott stated he has received a complaint on the condition of East "J" Street, between Nolan Way and Nacion Avenue. It is very muddy due to the lack of decomposed granite. He suggested that something be done about it. STAFF TO CHECK ON MAINTENANCE OF EASEMENT Councilman Hamilton stated it has been brought to his attention that the stairway between Floyd and Halecrest Avenues, leading to Halecrest Sehool~ is littered with debris. This being a City easement, he asked that the staff look into the matter. ABJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION The Couficil adjourned to executive session at 9:35 P.M. - reconvemed at 10:05 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:05 P.M., sine die. City Clerk