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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/10/21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TH~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 21, 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 rem Hamilton presided and led in 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 McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 14, 1969, be approved, amended to show that Resolution No. 5379, commending Mr. Williams Sullins, was read in full. Copies of the minutes were sent to each Councilman. ~7:06 P.M. - Mayor McCorquodale took his seat at the Council table at this time. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of prezoning for a portion of Sweetwater Valley Planning Director Warren reported that the Local Agency Formation Commission has approved the annexation to Chula Vista of the Williams property located in Sweetwater Valley. This being the time and place for the hearing, as continued, for considera- tion of the prezoning for a portion of Sweetwater Valley, Mayor McCorquodale de- clared the hearing open. Mr. Glenn Guerin, 4145 Acacia Avenue, and President of the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, asked that the Council either accept or reject the proposed prezoning in order to let the people know the thinking of the Council and serve as a guideline for future action. Mr. Joseph Janosik, 3225 Glen Abbey Blvd., read a petition signed by prop- erty owners of property in the area generally bounded by Glen Abbey Circle and Bonita Road, requesting that that area be prezoned C-2. Planning Director Warren reviewed the reasons for the recormnendations made by the Planning Co~nission for the prezoning under discussion. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton and seconded by Councilman McAllister that the prezoning map as proposed be filed until such a time as the other 1900 acres in the valley can be included as one total map and that the Planning Com- mission study and report on the request for C-2 prezoning in the Glen Abbey Circle area. Councilman Scott suggested the motion be amended to file for 180 days. The motion~ as amended~ carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 1236 - Amending fee schedule - San Diego County Health Department - 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1235 - Amending Article t0 of Chapter 2 of City Code adding review of Uniform Fire Code by Board of Appeals - 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5393 - Declaring City's intention to vacate a portion of 295 "C" Street and setting November 18, 1969 as time for hearing 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5394 - Declaring City's intention to vacate a portion of Fig and Guava Avenues and Memorial Way and setting November 18, 1969 as time for hearing 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, McCorquodale, McAltister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5395 - Approving agreement for responsibility for maintenance of private sewer lateral 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, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, McCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5396 - Amending Schedule III of Traffic Code to prohibit parking on a portion of Fourth Avenue 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5397 - Amending Schedule II of Traffic ~ode to include special stops on Telegraph Canyon Road 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5398 - Approving agreement for City participation in the widening of Fifth 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5399 - Approving contract for sale of Lot 9 in Palm Gardens Estates 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5400 - Directing City Attorney to file notice of abandonment - "H" Street condemnation action 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, M~Corq~odala, MeAllis~er Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: Councilman Hamilton It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that there be a study made on the setbacks for property at the southeast corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street and a report back to the Council. Council- man Hamilton abstained. RESOLUTION NO. 5401 - Declaring City's intention to impose traffic regulations - Shopping Center parking lot, Otay Lakes Road and Gotham Street and setting November 18, 1969 as time for hearing 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Lindberg gave a brief report on his attendance at the National Institute of Law Officers Conference held in Los Angeles. REPORT ON ALLEN SCHOOL LANE WIDENING City Engineer Cole submitted a written report on this matter and answered pertinent questions. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale tendered his resignation as Mayor of the City as of November 5, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Mayor's resignation be accepted as of November 5, 1969. Mayor McCorquodale abstained. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft a resolution to Mayor McCor- quoda~e for the next meeting outlining accomplishments of his service and express- ing appreciation of the Council. It was suggested that a rough draft of the reso- lution be submitted to the Council prior to its being placed on the agenda. Mayor McCorquodale reported on programs started and completed during his term of office and touched on goals he hopes will be attained after he leaves. 8:15 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss legal ramifica- tions as to personnel. Council reeonvened at 8:30 P.M. with Mayor pro rem Hamil- ton presiding, Mayor McCorquodale having left the meeting. RECOMMENDATION ON CIVIC AUDITORIUM A letter was read from the Taxpayers Association of Chula Vista recommending that the Council engage a qualified Oonsulting firm to investigate the need for a Civic Auditorium, and if a need is shown, to determine the desirable type and size. Also, whether it should be a City development or whether it might be better served by private enterprise. INVITATION EXTENDED A letter was read from the International Friendship Cormnission inviting Councilmen to attend the Chula Vista United Nations Day observance on October 23, 1969, at 7:30 P.M., at Norman Park Center. RETAINING OF SPANISH MISSION ARCHITECTURE URGED A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Reedy, 1106 Oleander Avenue, urging that the Council retain the Spanish Mission architecture on the new proposed buildings around the present Civic Center. It was suggested that a letter be writ- ten to the Reedys explaining that the Council intends to maintain the Spanish architecture on proposed City buildings. REQUEST TO PLACE CHRISTMAS KETTLES A letter was read from the Salvation Army requesting permission to place kettles at the Post Office, Sears, Penneys, Bank of America, Unimart and Sprouse- Reitz during the Christmas season for their annual charity drive. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A verified claim for damages was read from Ray Eckwall, in the amount of $15,000, for damages alleged to have been received when a Police car struck his car. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the claim be denied. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE PROTECTION Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, requested that the Police force be increased to take care of the increase in crimes in the City and that if the pres- ent budget is not adequate for this, the possibility of a utility tax be considered. Administrative Officer Thorn suggested that Mr. Hillson meet with Chief Winters and himself to discuss the matter. COMPLAINT ON FENCE Major Roger Bergevin, 1342 Melrose Avenue, and Mr. Sam Rhodes, 1346 Melrose Avenue, complained because a neighbor has put up a 6-foot fence along his property line which obstructs their view. They wondered if the law can be changed to pre- vent this sort of thing. Referred to staff to meet with the men to determine if an arbitration is possible between the parties involved. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M., sine die.