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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/01/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 6, 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 Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of December 23~ 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION ON A FAMILY SAFETY PROGRAM Mr. Walter De Felice~ San Diego County Safety Council members presented a proposal for a Family Safety Program for consideration for City employees. It was mE, ed by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the proposal be referred to the staff for study. 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 Vsrde Subdivision, and also their appeal to action denying their use of this property for a Planned Unit Development Mayor Hyde suggested that prior to opening the hearing, the matter of possible purchase of the property involved in this hearing, be disposed of. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Hamilton that, by unanimous consent, the Council consider on the agenda at this time the question of purchasing this property. The motion failed with Councilman Sylvester voting no. Mr. Charles Provence, owner of the property, stated he would agree to the continuation of the hearing to some reasonable date as long as the City is still contemplating purchase of the property. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council reconsider the motion to discusss at this times the question of purchasing this property. Planning Director Warren reviewed discussion on the matter at the Planning Commission level and stated they were in accord that acquisition should be con- sidered now that development is proposed on the property. Mr. W~lli~m ~%~k, Di~eetor mf ~arks a~d Reereation~ reviewed a letter from the Parks and Recreation Con~nlssion in which they recommended the acquisition of this property for future recreational needs. Administrative Officer Thorn stated if it is the desire of the Council to proceed with acquisition of this property, he will make irmnedlate application for a Federal Open Space Grant. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Hamiltons and carried that the staff bring back at the next meeting a report on figures and costs and what funds are available for purchase of this property. Councilmen Scott and Sylvester voted nEE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the hearing be continued to January 20, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. //PUBLIC HEARING - Prezoning property along the north side of Orange Avenue, approx- imately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, from '~" to C-2 (10.2 acres) and along the south side to R-3 (4.8 acres) - Princess Park Estates, Inc. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning of property along the north side of Orange Avenue, approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, from '~" tp C-2 and along the south side to R-3, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Attorney Eugene Freeland, representing Princess Park Estates, the applicants, spoke in support of the prezoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1255 - Prezoning property along the north side of Orange Avenue, approximately 600 feet west of Melrose Avenue, to C-N and along the south side to R-3-G-S and R-1 - 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None >/'PUBLIC HEARING - Remoning certain property on the south side of Bonita Road be- tween Bonita Glen Drive and Sandalwood Drive from R-3 and C-C to C-N City Attorney Lindberg stated that word has been received from Mr. John Youngdale, representing the American Oil Company, requesting that the hearing be continued for two weeks. This being the time and place, as advertised, for the hearing and the Council being of the opinion that no particular benefit would come of continuing the hearing, the Mayor declared it open. Mr. Eugene York, 280 '~" Street, repre- senting Mr. Bill Simmons, owner of the property, spoke in support of the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. No written communications were received. ORDINANCE NO. 1256 - Rezoning certain property on the south side of Bonita Road between Bonita Glen Drive and Sandalwood Drive to C-N - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1257 - Rezon~ng property located at 2800 Bonita Road from R-3 to C-N - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this ordinance bo 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1254 - Rezoning property north of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to Freeway 805 from R-1 to C-V - 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5493 - Amending Civil Service Rule II, Classification and Compen- sation Plan, to create a new classification of Data Systems Specialist 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. 5494 - Providing for the special appropriation of funds for the newly established class of Data Systems Specialist 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. 5495 - Accepting proposal of E. Alan Comstock for final appraisal of property located at "F" Street and Garrett Avenue and appropriating necessary funds 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sylvest er Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5496 - Accepting proposal of E. Alan Comstock for preliminary appraisal of property located at Third Avenue and Madrona Street and appropriating necessary funds 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5497 - Approving joint powers agreement with Southwestern Junior College District for construction of swimming facilities 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. 5498 - Granting extension of time for installation of public improvements at 200 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, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5499 - Establishing Council policy relative to the installation of flags and banners in thc public right-of-way 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. 5500 - Adopting addition to Standard Drawings used in construction of public improvements 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. 5501 - Approving deferment of public improvements on "G" Street - Rohr Corporation 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, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None BID CALL AUTHORIZED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ENTRANCE OF GOLF COURSE Administrative Officer Thorn stated a letter has been received from Robert Johnson, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, requesting use of sal- vage from in front of the Civic Center to be used to light the palm trees along the entrance to the Golf Course and also, at the same time, to install a watering system for the trees. Estimated cost, $9,323. It was moved by Councilman McAllis- ter, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that authorization be given for the staff to go out for bid on the project as requested. PARKING REQUIREMENTS - Rather California Clothes Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the staff has studied the request of Rather California Clothes that they not be forced to provide additional park- ing spaces at their plant for another six months. Mr. Thorn stated the study shows an innnediate need for at least 69 additional parking spaces at this time. However, Mr. Thorn stated, Ratner's erred in bringing their problem directly to the Council and should be directed to apply to the Planning Commission for a vari- ance, and if denied by the Con~ission, then appeal to the Council for action, if they so desire. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamil- ton, and carried that Administrative Officer Thorn write a letter to Rather Cali- fornia Clothes transmitting the information he has given the Council. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT-BAR OPERATION Administrative Officer Thorn presented a status report relating to the restaurant-bar operation at the City's Golf Course. REPORT FROM CHIEF WINTERS Chief of Police Winters gave a report relating to cigarette vending machines and the problems that must be faced when attempting to curtail the smoking of cigarettes by minors. The report was also submitted to the Council in writing. EMPLOYEE OVERTIME Administrative Officer Thorn reported that the Civil Service Cormnission has adopted a proposal that employees be paid for all overtime worked with the excep- tion of overtime worked on holidays where the employee has his option for pay or equivalent time off, providing that the time off, if selected, be taken before the next regular holiday. Mr. Thorn stated that because of mixed employee reaction, no action would be asked of the Council at this meeting but that he will have a firm policy recon~nendation ready for the next meeting. AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL Mayor Hyde read a letter from Charles Conrad, Ghairman of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California, asking that any plans or pro- posals for the celebration that the City might have, be forwarded to his Sacra- mento office. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be referred to the Historical Cormnittee. VETERANS' MEMORIAL Mayor Hyde submitted a letter from Fred Gelsomini, Chairman of the Chula Vista Veterans Coordinating Council, setting forth a proposal for establishment of a Veterans' Memorial in the form of a concert shell in Memorial Park. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter be referred to staff for staff action and for sending on to the Plan- ning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for their action. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Franklin Lilley, City Manager of Oceanside, express- ing appreciation to the City for having sent manpewer support in the way of police officers to Oceanside on December 14, to help preserve order during their so-called "peace" march and rally. PROTEST TO ELIMINATION OF LEFT-TURN LANES Mr. Russell Caldwell, 477 Fourth Avenue, expressed opposition to the elimi- nation of left-turn lanes at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and '~" Street. It was suggested that he discuss the matter with City Engineer Cole. BREAEDOWN OF TAX RATE Upon suggestion by Councilman Sylvester, City Attorney Lindberg stated he will check into the status of the proposal by the League of California Cities for a breakdown of the tax rate. REPORT ASKED ON TEEN-AGE RIDERS Upon the suggestion of Councilman Sylvester, Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will give a report on success of program whereby teen-agers ride with patrolmen in police cars. ~TRAFFIC REPORT REQUESTED Upon request of Councilman Scott, Administrative Officer Thorn stated a report will be forthcoming, possibly in the next week, on traffic conditions of Broadway and on Fourth Avenue. GAS STATION SIGNS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Councilman Sylvester stated gas station attendants and owners are moving portable signs into the public rights-of-way and obstructing vision of motorists. He suggested a once-a-month check on this practice. COUNCIL CONFERENCE Mayor Hyde announced that there will be a Council Conference on Monday, January 12, at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the bus proposal and the proposal of the San Diego Housing Authority to extend their services to the Chula Vista area. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M., sine die. City Cler~z