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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/11/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 4, 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, McAllister, Scott Absent: Mayor McCorquodale Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engi- neer Cole, Planning Director Warren In the absence of Mayor McCorquodale, Mayor pro tem Hamilton presided and led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 28, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. RESOLUTION NO. 5411 - Commending Mayor McCorquodale for cormnunity service Offered by Councilman Scott, read in full, passed and adopted by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the resolution be framed for forwarding to Mayor McCorquodale. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Walter Bowering of Planning Commission action granting Gene Lambert a reduction of exterior side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for property at 33 Moss Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Walter Bowering from Planning Commission action granting Gene Lambert a reduc- tion of exterior side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for property at 33 Moss Street, Mayor pro rem Hamilton declared the hearing open. Mr. Walter Bowering, 990 Corte Maria Avenue, and Mr. Guy Harrington, 976 Corte Maria Avenue, spoke in opposition to the setback variance. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Planning Commission findings were read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained. Councilman Sylves- ter voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1237 - Amending the City Code regulating the R-1 zone - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1238 - Amending the City Code regulating the R-2 zone - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO, 1239 - Amending the City Code by adding sign restrictions in the '~" Design Control District - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1240 - Amending the City Code relative to work in the public rights- of-way - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5412 - Accepting grant of easement for sewer purposes from San Diego Gas and Electric Company 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: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5413 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the construction of the new Police facility Offered by Councilman McAltister, 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5414 - Appropriating funds for architect's fees - New Police facility 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5415 - Appropriating funds to cover moving expenses of the Chief Administrative Officer 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5416 - Accepting grant of easement from Rohr Corporation for "G" Street pump stations 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5417 - Authorizing issuance of grant deed to Rohr Corporation Offered by Councilman McAllister: the reading of thc text was waived by unanimous conscnt~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Gouncilmen McAllister, Sylvester~ Hamilton Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Mayor McCorquodalo COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED Because of the Veteran's Day holiday and a tentative short agenda, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council not meet on November 12, 1969. CANCELLATION OF PAGEBOY SERVICE REQUESTED Administrative Officer Thorn stated that the Pageboy Call Service is of no appreciable use to his office and asked that the Council authorize cancellation of the contract with I.C.C. Mobile Telephone, Inc., for the one unit used by his office. Councilman Sylvester was of the opinion the unit supplied to the Mayor's office should also be cancelled. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor pro rem Hamilton, and carried that the contract for Pageboy Call Service for the Administrative Officer be cancelled at the earliest possible convenience. Councilman Sylvester voted no. It was decided to discuss need for the service in the Mayor's office at a later date. PREPARATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY SPORTS CENTER AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Thorn stated that officials of Southwestern College are asking a commitment by the Council on joining with the District in the opera- tion of a Community Sports Center at Southwestern College. It was moved by Coun- cilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a joint powers agreement between the City and the Southwest- ern College District for participation in the proposed Cor~aunity Sports Center. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Chamber of Co~m~erce still having not submitted any candidates for appointment to the Economic Development Commission, Administrative Officer Thorn suggested that the matter be held over until the next meeting for action. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that appointment of members to the Economic Development Commission be held over until the next meeting. Mayor pro tem Hamilton voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 5418 - Authorizing and directing the filing and prosecution of legal action to condemn certain lands for park purposes - Third Avenue and Madrona Street Added to the agenda by unanimous consent, offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hamilton, and carried that the Council meet in executive session at the end of this meeting to discuss personnel. Councilman McAllister voted no. ACTION ASKED ON INTRA-CITY TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM Mrs. Eleanor Anderson ~equested that informal action be taken at this meet- ing on the intra-city transportation problem which was presented to the Council at an earlier conference meeting. Administrative Officer Thorn stated that either consultants could be hired on an expensive, time-consuming basis, or his office could negotiate with existing bus lines now operating in the area for an extension of the present routing, on a trial basis, after which time the Council could ma~ a judgment. Mrs. Anderson suggested, and the Council concurred, that Mr. Thorn's second suggestion be followed. Administrative Officer Thorn stated that he would require a tentative time of 45 days to report back to the Council. Mayor pro tem Hamilton suggested that suggestions made by Councilmen at the budget sessions on the transportation problem be given to Mr. Thorn for study and incorporation in his report. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro rem Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M., sine die.