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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/09/23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOP~NIA Held Tuesday September 23, 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 pro rem 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 McAltister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of September 16, 1969~ be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF FRED A. ROSS It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried to accept the resignation of Fred A. Ross as Chief Administration Officer~ effective September 30, 1969. APPOINTMENT OF GORDON E. THORN AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the appointment of Gordon E. Thorn as Chief Administrative Officer be effective as of October 1, 1969. ~/PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning of property at southeast corner of Fig Avenue and "H" Street from R-2 to C-0 and change in setbacks - San Diego Gas and Electric Company This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the rezoning for property at the southeast corner of Fig Avenue and "H" Street from R-2 to C-0 and a change in setbacks from 25 feet to 10 feet on "H" Street and from 20 feet to 10 feet on Fig Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Frank DeVote, representing the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, spoke in favor of the rezoning for the property. Mr. Charles P. McKenna, 537 Guava Avenue~ spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Walter Alcaraz, 411 Shasta Street~ questioned how the traffic would be handled if the new office building were located on this property. Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Cormnission and staff hate been studying the traffic problem but had not come to any final decision to date. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1233 - Rezoning property at southeas~ corner of Fig Avenue and "H" Street and changing setbacks - 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Planning Commission be requested to call a hearing in regard to change of zoning for the remainder of the property in this block of "H" Street, and bring back to the City Council within 30-60 days. ORDINANCE NO. 1231 - Approving prezoning for south side of "L" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAtlister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5364 - Approving petition to LAFC requesting withdrawal of Loma Verde Park from Otay Municipal Water District 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. 5365 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for "F" Street sewer - Woodlawn Avenue to Broadway 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. 5366 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 438-442 "F" 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5367 - Approving improvement agreement - San Simeon Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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. 5368 - Approving final map - San Simeon Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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. 5369 ~ Accepting bid and awarding contract for printing of annual report Offered by Councilman McAllister, the readi.ng 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. 5370 - Approving agreement with Rohr Corporation deferring Building Code requirement 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, McCorquodale, McAllister ABSTAINED: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5371 - Granting sewer easement to Creaser, Warwick, Inc. 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 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SAFETY COMMISSION With regard to the request for increase in speed limit on Moss Street between Third Avenue and Naples Street, the Safety Commission suggested, and the City Council agreed, that the request be filed until such time as the impact of the Third Avenue signal is determined. The City Engineer was instructed to implement the increase in speed limit to 35 miles per hour on Rienstra Street from Melrose Avenue to Eckman Avenue, as recommended by the Safety Commission, on a six-month trial basis. With regard to the Hancock Station located at Third Avenue and Madrona Street~ which has been closed for some time~ the only recommendation from the staff was that the owners of the property be contacted to determine if any solution can be reached. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the staff negotiate with the owners of the property as to the possibility of purchasing the property which is adjacent to Memorial Park and includes the present sandwich shop fronting on Third Avenue. REPORT ON REQUES~FROMVISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU The request frem the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau for the City of Chula Vista to become a member of the San Diego Convention and Tourist Bureau was recormnended by the staff. The membership fee will be $72 per year with no special assessments to be made during the year to increase this amount. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried to accept the recommendation of the staff and join the San Diego Convention and Tourist Bureau. With regard to the request of the Bureau for the City to purchase advertis- ing space in the Travelaide Freeway map, it was the staff recommendation not to extend the contract beyond January 31, 1970. It was moved by Councilman McAllister to accept the staff recommendation. The motion failed to carry due to the lack of a second. It was then moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City contribute half of the cost for the City ad, or $37.50 per month, in the Travelaide Freeway map for the period February 1, 1970 through February 1, 1971. DISCUSSION ON COMPLAINTS OF RESIDENTS OF RIVERLAWNAVENUE TO NOISE MADE BY IMPERIAL TRUCK LINES City Attorney Lindberg reported that on September 5 and 12 in South Bay Municipal Court, it was 4etermined that the Imperial Truck Lines was conducting its business in a normal manner for that type of business. Due to this fact, there is no way in which the City can take any action to lessen the noise problem. Mrs. Stella Dembowski, 871 Riverlawn Avenue, stated the noise from the constant truck motors at night and early morning hours made it impossible to sleep and demanded something be done about it. Mr. Herbert Young, 873-B Riverlawn Avenue, suggested a study be conducted by the Planning Commission regarding setbacks and a change of location for parking of the trucks on the lot. Mayor McCorquodale suggested the residents in the area could take the matter to court as a civil matter with any evidence they could gather. The Council then referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for investi- gation the location on the trucking lines property where the refrigerated trucks are being parked. The variance granted specifies they are to be locate4 away'from the houses. The City Attorney was instructed to work with the firm to find any possible solution. I~kYOR'S REPORT Nayor McCorquodale stated there would be a meeting Thursday and Friday, September 25-26, in Warner Springs involving the thirteen cities in the County dealing primarily with financing in government. The Mayor and Assistant Adminis- trative Officer Thomson plan to attend. The annual League of California Cities conference will be next week in San Francisco. The majority of the Council members will be attending, thus there will be no City Council meeting next Tuesday night, September 30. REQUEST FOR WALK-WAY ON "J" STREET NEAR HALECREST SCHOOL A letter was read from Mrs. Dorthy Nader, 714 Monterey Avenue, asking for an immediate installation of a walk-way for school children walking on "J" Street, near Halecrest School. Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins reported that the staff has been working on the problem. The matter was referred to the staff for further consideration. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Mr. W. H. McAlister tendering his resignation from the Civil Service Commission, effective immediately. Mayor MeCorquodale stated the resignation would be accepted by the Council and a letter would be written to Mr. McAlister expressing appreciation for his service on the Commission. INVITATION TO BLOCK PARTY An invitation was extended to the }iayor and City Councilmen for a block party on Saturday, October 11, 4 to 10 P.M., sponsored by the Seaview Property Owners Association in the 400 block of East Oxford Street, between Ocelot and Ocala Avenues. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED In connection with the above-mentioned invitation, a request was made by the Seaview Property Owners Association to close Oxford Street from Ocelot to Ocala Avenues for a block party on Saturday, October 11, from 4 to 10 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be granted, subject to staff approval. REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COF~4ISSION CONFERENCE Mr. Jack Unger, Chairman of the International Friendship Commission, gave a report on the eleventh annual Town Affiliation Association Conference which he attended last week in Washington, D. C. He also urged the Councilmen to attend, if possible, the Sister City meeting at the League Conference in San Francisco. URGING SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT'S DRUG PROGRAM Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, urged Council support of the pres- ent program being carried on with regard to the drug problem between the United States and Mexico. CITY HELP REQUESTED FOR PROVISION OF WALK-WAY ALONG OTAY LAKES ROAD Mr. Duane Hall, 5949 Elmhurst Street, representing the College Estates Home Owners Association, spoke for some assistance in getting a safe walk-way for school children walking along Otay Lakes Road in the vicinity of Bonita Vista Junior High School. The staff reported they have been working on the problem. Councilman Scott suggested something should be worked out with the school in order for the children to use the school bus, until such time as a safer walk-way can be provided. Councilman Sylvester suggested that the staff negotiate with the property Owners for a temporary easement to provide a walk-way on private property. Councilman McAllister suggested, and the Council concurred, that the staff contact the school authorities to see what arrangements can be made to alleviate this unsafe condition. GOLF COURSE ENTRANCE LIGHTING IN NEED OF REPAIR Councilman Sylvester stated the entrance to the Golf Course was very dimly lighted and hard to see at night. Referred to staff for report. LEGIBLE SIGN REQUESTED ON PROPERTY FOR SALE BY CITY Councilman McAllister reported he was unable to read the "for-sale" notice on the City property on Third Avenue, near "K" Street, due to the fact that it was too small, and flat on the ground at one time. Referred to staff. POSSIBILITY OF SALE OF LOTS IN PALM GARDENS ESTATES SUBDIVISION QUESTIONED Councilman Sylvester asked if there had been any recent inquiry into the sale of any of the remaining lots the City is offering for sale in Palm Gardens Estates Subdivision, and suggested they be placed in the hands of local realtors. Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated there had been no recent actiou with regard to these lots. It was moved by Councilman SylveSter, seconded by Council- man McAllister, and carried to place these lots with the Board of Realtors for selling. QUESTION OF STATUS ON PURCHASING PROPERTY AT CORNER OF "F" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE Councilman Scott asked what the status was regarding the City buying the property at the corner of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue. Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins reported that negotiations to date have been very unsatisfactory as far as coming to an agreement. Work with the City Attorney and the appraisers is still being carried on. LATEST WORD ON WILLIAMS ANNEXATION REQUESTED Councilman Scott asked what was the status of the Williams Annexation and LAFCO proposed hearing. Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated he had re- ceived no confirmation or any communication on the matter. BONITA-SUNNYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AGREEMENT Councilman Scott asked if the agreement with the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District and the City had been signed. Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated he understood it was acceptable but would check to see if it had been signed and report back to the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M., sine die. ~~r City Clerk