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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/10/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 7, 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, Administra- tive Assistant Sullins, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale 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 September 23, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mayor MeCorquodale introduced Mr. Gordon E. Thorn, newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, who subscribed to the oath of office, administered by the City Clerk. Mr. Thorn expressed appreciation to the Council for his appointment and welcomed the opportunity to serve the City of Chula Vista. RESOLUTION COMMENDING Mit. SULLINS AUTHORIZED Mayor McCorquodale asked that the City Attorney prepare a resolution com- mending Mr. William Sullins for his outstanding service while serving the City as Administrative Officer pro tem. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of the attachment of the '~" Design Control Modifying District to the Civic Center area This being the time and place~ as designated~ for the continuation of a hearing to consider attachment of the '~" Design Control Modifying District to the Civic Center area, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Eugene York~ 280 "K" Street, speaking for himself and Mr. Milo Beren- son, owner of the Chula Vista Center, stated they have no objection to the "D" zone for this area but do object to the guidelines as proposed in this particular design control zone. He suggested that the "D" zone be attached to this area without the limitation of the Spanish architecture. If it is felt that the Span- ish architecture is a must in this area~ Mr. York proposed that the effective date of the zoning be delayed until such time as the property owned by the City in the area is brought up to the same standards that are being asked of private developers. Mrs. Marjorie Miles, 44 E1 Capitan Drive, was of the opinion the Civic Center area should identify itself and let the surrounding properties develop under the "D" zone without the control. No others wishing to beh~rd, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be returned to the Planning Cormnission for review of the ordinance with the specific request that they study the possibility of attaching just the "D" zone itself without the restriction of the Spanish architecture. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-3 to C-T for property at 430 Broadway - Wells This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed rezoning from R-3 to C-T for property at 430 Broadway, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1234 - Rezoning property at 430 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1233 - Rezoning property at southeast corner of Fig Avenue and "H" Street and changing setbacks - 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5372 - Authorizing representatives of City to sign for and accept surplus Federal property 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5373 - Authorizing representatives of City to execute applications and documents for obtaining financial assistance under Federal Civil Defense 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5374 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 9 Second 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. 5375 - Approving agreement with San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company for maintenance of drainage channel 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. 5376 - Appropriating funds for drainage construction at Golf Course 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. 5377 - Amending Resolution No. 5239 to revise compensation for unclassified position of Administrative Officer 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF REST ROOMS IN GENERAL ROCA PARK Upon staff request, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and carried that the staff be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for construction of rest room facilities at General Roca Park. MAYOR' S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported on his attendance at the League of Califor~iia Cities Conference in San Francisco, touching on subjects he thought might be of interest to the Councilmen. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this item be held over one week. COMPLAINT ON NOISE AT GOLF COURSE A letter was read from residents of La Bonita Apartments complaining about the noise made by City employees at the Municipal Golf Course in the early morning hours. They asked that the employees be required to work normal daytime hours. Written reports from Mr. Sullins and Mr. Jasinek stated action has been taken to eliminate as much noise as possible at the Golf Course and still maintain the course as it should be maintained. Letter was filed. REQUEST TO CLOSE STREET FOR CHRISTMAS PARADE A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting permission to close Third Avenue from "I" to '~" Streets from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. en December 1, 1969, for the annual Yuletide Parade. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted: subject to all requirements of the staff. REQUEST FOR ELIMINATION OF TRAFFIC HAZARDS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN WALKING TO SCHOOL Mr. Norman Breedlove, Safety Chairman of Allen School, reviewed his written letter to the Council, dated October 7, 1969. He asked any consideration the Council can give toward having Allen School Lane widened to allow for the safety of walking school children; to reduce the speed limit to 45 miles per hour or less; and also to do something to help the safety of walking students on Otay Lakes Road in the vicinity of the Junior High School. The staff was directed to study the letter and take what immediate steps are possible and report back in two weeks, with a preliminary report in one week. URGING INTERVENTION IN SUIT A resolution was read from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging the major cities and counties of the United States to join the County Counsel of Los Angeles County by intervening in the suit against the major automo- bile manufacturers for conspiring to restrain and delay the development of smog control devices. RESOLUTION NO. 5378 - Urging major cities and coun6ies to join Los Angeles County by intervening in the suit against the major auto mannfact- urers for conspiring to restrain and delay development of smog control devices 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 City Attorney Lindberg stated he would have prepared for the next meeting a resolution authorizing the State Attorney General to take such action on behalf of the City of Chula Vista as may be deemed appropriate in the prosecution of the conspiracy to retard the introduction of smog control devices in the State of California. REQUEST FOR PROTEST TO ZONING PROPOSAL Mr. Rodney Siler, 271 Sandstone Road, stated residents in his area have received notices from the County Planning Department giving notice of a hearing on the proposed rezoning to R-3 and commercial for County property at the end of Sandstone Street and Orange Street in Princess Manor and immediately north of the Fred Rohr Elementary School. He asked that the City register a protest to the proposed rezoning. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff look into the proposal to see what effect it will have on the City, and in the event that the zoning is approved, report back to the Council any facts or information available in order for the Council to determine what position to take on the matter. REPORT ON MEETING PERTAINING TO TIDELANDS AVENUE Mayor McCorquodale reported he has met with Port District authorities regarding the extension of Tidelands Avenue to National City and they have agreed to cooperate and work with the staffs of Chula Vista, National City and the Rail- way in an attempt to come to some agreement as to the share of costs each would assume in the extension of the street. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MaCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:05 P.M., sine die. Gity Clerk