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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/12/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 9, 1969 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 Engineer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, Planning Director Warren INTRODUCTION OF NEW MAYOR Administrative Officer Thorn introduced newly-appointed Mayor Will Hyde to the audience at this time. Mr. Thorn explained that Mayor Hyde was administered the oath of office the next day after his appointment. 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 Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of November 25, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL Port Commissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention of City to impose rules and regulations governing movement of vehicles on parking lot at Bonita Village Shopping Center This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the inten- tion of the City to impose rules and regulations governing movement of vehicles on parking lot at Bonita Village Shopping Center, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communi- cations, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 5445 - Imposing rules and regulations governing movement of vehicles on parking lot at Bonita Village Shopping Center 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from C-T to R-3-H for property located at 276 "F" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from C-T to R-3-H for property located at 276 "F" Street, Mayor Hyde de- clared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1250 - Rezoning certain property located at 276 "F" Street - 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE - Rezoning property north of Telegraph Canyon Road adjacent to Freeway 805 to C-N Mayor Hyde having participated on this item as Chairman of the Planning Cormnission, City Attorney Lindberg ruled that he would not be able to participate at this time and asked that Mayor pro rem Hamilton preside. This item having been referred back to the Planning Commission for further study, Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission reiterates their previous recommendation that the area be rezoned C-N. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for a study into the feasibility and desirability of rezoning the area~im question to C-V, and report back to the Council at the meeting of December 23~ Mayor Hyde abstained. ORDINANCE NO. 1246 - Amending Zoning Ordinance establishing home for retarded children in unclassified uses, subject to conditional use permit - 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, McAllister, Scott Abstained: Mayor Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1247 - Rezoning south side of "H" Street between Fourth and Fig Avenues and establishing setbacks - 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 S~ott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister Abstained: Mayor Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1248 - Rezoning north side of "H" Street between Fourth and Fig Avenues and establishing setbacks - 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, McAllister, Scott Abstained: Mayor Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1249 - Attaching D - Design Control Modifying District to Civic Center area - 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 S~ott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noesi None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5446 - Accepting grant deed for certain property for public purposes - Charles Kokai 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. 5447 - Approving agreement with Daniel Green for participation in cost of paving a certain easement and to connect sewer mains 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5448 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - proposed Southwestern College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 5 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. 5449 - Approving agreement for employment of inspector for Loma Verde Park-pool and recreational 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. 5450 - Approving improvement agreement - Locdel Estates Subdivision~ Unit No. 1 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. 5451 - Approving final map - Locdel Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1 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. 5452 - Approving parking regulations for off-street parking facili- ties owned by the City of Chula Vista 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, McAtlister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5453 - Amending Schedule V of Traffic Code - stopping prohibited at all times on a portion of 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: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5454 - Amending Schedule V of Traffic Code - stopping prohibited at all times on a portion of "E" 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: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5455 - Amending Schedule VI of Traffic Code - limited parking on a portion of Woodlawn 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, MeAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5456 - Amending Schedule VI of Traffic Code - limited parking on Trousdale 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5457 - Accepting deed to Lot A, Russell Subdivision 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 P, ESOLUTION NO. 5~58 - Accepting deed to Lot A, Rancho Vista Estates, Unit No. 4 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. 5459 - Accepting deed to Lot A~ Nation Estates Subdivision 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. 5460 - Accepting deed to Lots A, B, C and D in Palomar Gardens Subdivision 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. 5461 - Accepting, naming and dedicating easement for road purposes - Rancho Vista Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 4 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. 5462 - Dedicating and naming Lot B in Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5463 - Dedicating and naming Lot B in Rancho Vista Estates Subdi- vision, Unit No. 2 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, McAllistcr, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5464 - Approving amendment to agreement with Ben Jaehn for Loma Verde Park access Offered by Councilman Sylvcster, thc 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. 5465 - Approving amendment to agreement with Richard Wheeler and Associates for architectural services relating to a multi- purpose community facility 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. 5466 - Approving encroachment permit within public rights-of-way for installation of temporary Christmas decorations 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. 5467 - Approving agreement with City of San Diego for maintenance of radar equipment 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 - Approving proposal of Jack Seedorf on property located at Third Avenue and Madrona Street Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Council has authorized the acquisition of the property located at Third Avenue and Madrona Street for park purposes. The lessee of the property, Mr. Jack Seedorf, is proposing that the Council declare its intention not to take physical possession of the property for development as a park before January 1~ 1974~ in order that he can recoup his investment in the property. It is proposed to place minimal improvements on the property for use as a photo service. Attorney Richard Gant~ representing Mr. Seedorf, asked that the Council approve the proposal to delay taking possession of the site while continuing with condemnation action. Councilmen Scott and Hamilton were of the opinion that to approve the pro- posal now would be premature due to the fact it is not certain whether the City will still be interested in acquiring the property after the cost is ascertained. The resolution~ offered by Councilman Sylvester, failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, McAllister Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, Scott Absent: None COUNTRY CLUB VILLA STREET LIGHTS Administrative Officer Thorn stated a request has come from City Engineer Cole for authorization to accept informal bids for repair of four street lights in the Country Club Villa area at an approximate cost of $1,700. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvestar, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for informal bids for repair of the four street lights, as requested. Mayor Hyde abstained. ~/PAYMENT OP OVERTIME AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Thorn stated that overtime in the various depart- ments has accumulated to a point where it would not be teasible to allow all employees having earned such overtime to take the compensatory time off. Mr. Thorn recommended the appropriation of $81~712 from the unappropriated surplus of the general fund in order to pay the earned overtime. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution appropriating the $81,712 for overtime payment. Council- man Scott voted no. Councilman Scott requested a breakdown by departments as to who would be receiving the overtime pay, the sum total of each department and some reasons for the accumulation of so much overtime. Administrative Officer Thorn stated he would have ready in a week or two a new policy co~nitment on overtime for Council consideration. POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT "F" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE Administrative Officer Thorn recommended that the Council instruct the architects to re-evaluate the site plan of the Civic Center as it relates to the proposed acquisition of the property at the northeast corner of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue because of recent developments concerning the possible location of a multi-purpose facility on the Civic Center site. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde, and carried that this matter be discussed in executive session as a matter of litigation. SAN DIEGO HOUSING AUTHORITY Administrative Officer Thorn stated that after having studied the program advocated by the San Diego Housing Authority for Chula Vista, it is the recommen- dation of the staff that the City avail itself of the program which would provide additional housing for Iow income families. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that this item be held over one week to determine what action, if any, has already been taken on the matter and to get more information as to what the City's projected involvement would be. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hyde read a letter of congratulations from Senator Cranston on certification by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for our workable program for community development. Mayor Hyde stated a request has been received from the Chula Vista Star- News for the City to place an ad in the paper wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that such an ad not be placed in the Star-News. The Mayor stated the Chula Vista Elementary Education Association has given notice of its intention of nominating the Chula Vista City School District for an award for their outstanding cooperation with other governmental agencies. As part of granting such an award, the Association has asked the Council for a letter endorsing their recommendation for the nomination. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a letter be sent endorsing the nomination as requested~ and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution of support. RESOLUTION NO. 5468 - Council support of the ~omMcCan award 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 LETTERS OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Helen Allen tendering her resignation from the Human Relations Commission. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter written expressing apprecation for her ~ervice. A letter was read from Mayor Hyde tendering his resignation from the Plan- ning Con~nission. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter written expressing ap- preciation for his service. CONTINUANCE OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE TYPE OF GOVER/qMENT FAVORED A letter was read from the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association going on record as being in favor of the continuance of the City Administrative type of government, that the Mayor's position should not be a full-time position, that the $6,000 a year salary for the Mayor is ample and that the automobile use and expense account for the Mayor are ample. The letter was referred to the Charter Review Committee. LETTER OF CONCERN A letter was read from Mrs. Frank Haight,~00 Industrial Boulevard, express- ing concern over what she considered a lack of interest on the part of Councilmen when members of the Brentwood Trailer Park presented a petition for bus service. The petition was presented at a special pre-Council conference meeting held Novem- ber 4 to hear a Chamber of Commerce request for in-city bus service. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IN MOBILE HOME PAIAKDEVELOPMENT A letter was read from the City of San Marcos asking for an expression of interest or concern the City may have concerning the rapid influx of mobile home park developments and to what extent the City might wish to participate in any studies to be undertaken on the subject~ Referred to staff for report. ALLOCATION FOR CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES A letter was read from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company informing the Council that they have allocated the amount of $96,470 for conversion of over- head utility lines to underground in the City of Chula Vista for 1970. REQUEST FOR INTERCHANGES Mr. Cecil Sparling, 272 "H" Street, urged the Council to work diligently to make sure that the Highway 54 connection with Tidelands Avenue becomes a reality. Also to make sure that the interchange of "H" Street and Highway 805 becomes a reality. REQUEST FOR WORK ON ANNEXATION Mr. Cecil Sparling, 272 "H" Street, urged the Council to work with the Gersten Company to assure the annexation of the Otay Ranch properties to the City of Chula Vista. TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING FIRM Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, stated the City of San Diego is or has negotiated a contract with a transportation consulting firm for a study of the San Diego transit problems. He suggested that the Council explore the subject to determine if the study will pertain only to the City of San Diego or the entire metropolitan area. REQUEST FOR TENNIS COURT MAINTENANCE Mr. David Knox, 65 Davidson Street, requested that some action be taken to assure that the tennis courts and archery range at General Roea Park be maintained. Mr. Thorn stated he would look into the matter. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SUGGESTED Mr. Larry Fitzpatrick, 822 Second Avenue, suggested that an additional crosswalk be made on the south side of Memorial Way going east to the new parking lot, because of the hazard in getting across Fourth Avenue. He suggested that construction of the new Police facility be completely closed off from the public for safety reasons. Mr. Fitzpatrick criticized the practice of bringing culvert collars up to the sidewalk level with no protection for children passing by. He stated no work has been done on the drainage in the 300 block of Fifth Avenue as requested at a hearing two years ago. Mayor Hyde suggested that Administrative Officer Thorn get together with Mr. Fitzpatrick to determine what can be done about his suggestions. ~-~'~'ADjouRN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 9:30 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for discussion of personnel and litigation matters. Council reconvened at 9:45 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mr. Robert Smith be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. McAlister, said term to expire June 30, 1971. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:47 P.M., sine die. City Clerk