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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/09/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 16, 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 McCorquod&le Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren In the absence of Mayor McCorquodale, Mayor pro rem Hamilton 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 2, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. RECOGNITION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BOYS STATE AND GIRLS STATE Mrs. George Bernard of the Chula Vista American Legion Post 434 introduced Sally Shepherd and Clara Fatumbo, and Mr. Walter Lew of the same Post introduced Herm Chancery~ Ted Eason, James Humphrey and Daniel Mendez, all of whom have accom- plished one week of practical political science at the State Capitol as participants in the Legion's Boys State and Girls State programs. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER C,A_MPBELL Port Con~nissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of prezoning for a portion of Sweetwater Valley Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this hearing be continued until the meeting of October 21, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. Councilman Scott voted no. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning for certain property on south side of "L" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and establishment of setback This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the prezon- lng for certain property on the south side of "L" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and establishment of front setback at 20 feet~ Mayor pro rem Hamilton de- clared the hearing open. Attorney Gaylord Henry, representing property owners in the area proposed for prezoning, spoke in favor of the prezoning. Mrs. Dorothy Showman~ 410 "L" Street~ spea~ing in opposition to the pre- zoning~ asked that all the letters and petitions of protest presented to the Plan- ning Con~nission be made a matter of record for this hearing. Mr. Jessie Dye, 465 Westby Street, spoke in opposition to the prezoning. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Findings of the Planning Con~nission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1231 - Approving prezoning for south side of "L" Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues - 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1232 - Amending ~he City Code by deleting licensed nursing homes as an accessory use in the R-3 zone and amending section pertain- ing to "Unclassified Uses" - First reading and adoption By unanimous consent, this ordinance was added to the agenda. 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 ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale PUBLIC t~ARING - Consideration of the attachment of the '~" Design Control Modify- ing District to the Civic Center area This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed attachment of the supplemental '~" Design Control Modifying District to the prop- erty designated as the Civic Center area, Mayor pro rem Hamilton declared the hear- ing open. Mr. Milo Berenson, one of the owners of the Chula Vista Center, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mrs. Dorothea Pogue, 246 Glover Avenue, questioned whether or not she would be required to remodel her house. She was informed she would not, as the ordinance was intended primarily for property being redeveloped. Mrs. Marjorie Miles, 44 E1 Capitan Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposal. No others wishing to be heard, Mayor pro tem Hamilton declared the hearing closed. Councilmen Sylvester and Scott were desirous of knowing what criteria is to be used to define "substantial remodeling" as proposed in the ordinance. Coun- cilman McAllister expressed concern over the boundaries as they have been proposed, suggesting that they should be confined to the area owned by the City or at least extended to specific streets. Mayor pro tem Hamilton expressed approval of the design control but was of the opinion any one of several architectures might be compatible to the Spanish or Mediterranean architecture. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued until the meeting of October 7, 1969 at 7:00 P.M., and that the staff be directed to review all areas of the proposed ordinance covered by the Council, including a restudy of the boundaries. RESOLUTION NO. 5352 - Accepting and dedicating certain property as Fifth Avenue - Home Federal Savings and Loan Association 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. 5353 - Accepting and dedicating certain property as Fifth Avenue - Security Title Insurance Company 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. 5354 - Authorizing the construction of dumpster trash enclosures on Center Street 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 Sytvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5355 - Accepting public improvements - Bonita Glen 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5356 - Accepting public improvements - McMillin's Subdivision, Unit No. 3 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. 5357 ~ Accepting quit claim deed for parcel adjacent to Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Offered by Councilman Sytvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5358 - Granting appeal to Pacific Bay Land 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 M~Corquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5359 - Approving special appropriation for costs of service and supplies for data processing at Library 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, McAtlister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorqnodale RESOLUTION NO. 5360 - Endorsing policy statement of the California Council on Intergovernmental Relations concerning regional organization 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. 5361 - Endorsing proposal for second Bay entrance 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5362 - Urging the complete improvement of Tidelands 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, McAtlister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5363 - Approving special appropriation of $250 to cover increased costs for Planning group to attend League Conference 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 CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR PURCHASE OF 27 CONCRETE STREET LIGHT STANDARDS Upon staff recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids for 27 concrete street light standards to be used in connection with the "H" Street widening project. f~/CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE Hpon recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids, at the prevailing minimum wage scale, for construction of a drive- way entrance over the existing drainage channel for property owned by Mr. Ange Mandra at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road, as agreed upon by Council Reso- lution No. 4446. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR POLICE FACILITY Upon recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids, at the prevailing minimum wage scale, for construction of the new Police facility. MOVING OF BUILDING APPROVED Administrative Officer pro rem Sulllns stated a request has been received from Daniel Green for permission to move a building from 47 Hilltop Drive to 3998 Palm Drive. The move has been approved by the Planning Con~nission and the Inspec- tion Department. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted, subject to all requirements of the Planning and Building Inspection departments. RECOMMENDATION ON BURGLAR ALARM A letter was submitted from the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting that the Council consider a burglar alarm system for Rohr Manor. A report from the Administration indicated that the incident of burglaries dollar-wise was nil compared to the cost of installation and upkeep of the alarm system, and recom- mended against the expenditure at this time. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request from the Parks and Recreation Oormnission be filed. REPORT ON POLICY FOR FLAGS AND BANNERS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY The staff having made a study regarding the installation and displaying of flags and banners in the public rights-of-way, the following reco~nendations were made: (1) New installations of sidewalk flag sleeve should be constructed 18 inches from the curb face in 5-foot walks and 24 inches from the curb face in walks of greater width, or as required by the City Engineer. (2) That the Veterans of Foreign Wars be permitted to continue the installation and servicing of flag standards on the above enumerated five holidays~ namely Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Armis- tice Day. (3) Any other parties or organizations who desire to erect banners or install sidewalk flag sleeves shall secure a no-fee permit from the City Engi- neer. (4) Veterans of Foreign Wars should secure a no-fee permit for the placing of flags in the existing standards, permit to be renewed annually. It was suggested that it would be appropriate for a service organization to assume the responsibility for providing sidewalk, flag sleeves and flags and the installation and removal on appropriate holidays. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the recommendation of the staff be accepted. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Chula Vista City School District expressing appreciation to the Council for endorsement of their special bond election to be held October 7, 1969. USE OF PARK FOR ART MART APPROVED A letter was read from the Chute Vista Art Guild requesting permission to use the lawn area of Norman Park Center on October 4 and 5 for the purpose of holding their annual Art-For-A-Song Mart from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be granted, subject to the usual staff clearances. FOR USE OF STREET FOR ORANGE CRATE DERBY ~,ml°~ REQUEST Mr. Lorenzo Provencio, Past President of the Chula Vista/Chamber of Com- merce~ requested the use of "H" Street between Hilltop Drive and First Avenue, on September 20, 1969, for staging of the annual Orange Crate Derby. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted, subject to all requirements of the staff. REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM Mr. Herb Young, 873 Riverlawn Avenue, requested that the matter of the noise made by the Imperial Truck Lines, Inc.~ at 621 "L" Street, be placed on the next agenda of the Council. He was assured it would be on the agenda for the meeting of September 23. E~CUTIVE SESSION - 8:50 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session. Council reconvened at 9:20 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Mayor pro rem Hamilton stated that Mrs. Alice Foster was nominated for appointment to the Library Board. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mrs. Alice Foster be appointed a member of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Mrs, Carol Smith, said term to expire June 30, 1970. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ROSS GRANTED ADDITIONAL SICK LEAVE Mayor pro rem Hamilton reported that the Council has extended the sick leave of Mr. Ross through September 30, 1969, with his resignation to be effective as of that date. Councilman Scott voted no on extension of the sick leave. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro rem Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M., sine die. -- ~.. City Clerk./