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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1969/09/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 2, 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: Councilman Hamilton Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Engineer, 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 August 26, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of prezoning for a portion of Sweet- water Valley It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this hearing be continued until the meeting of September 16, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1229 - Amending City Code regulating the display of outdoor adver- tising - 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: Mayor McCorquodale Absent: Councilman Hamilton ORDINANCE NO. 1230 - Rezoning property at 278 "I" Street and changing setbacks - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5345 - Accepting grant deed from County of San Diego for portion of "F" Street School site 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, M~Corquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5346 - Extending lease agreement with South Bay Guidance Center for one year 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5347 - Approving appropriation of funds for Education reimbursement for City employees - 1969 Spring Semester 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5348 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 840 Third 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5349 - Supporting Sweetwater Union High School Bond Issue 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, McCorquodale~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton RESOLUTION NO. 5350 - Supporting Chula Vista City School District Bond Issue 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton p MANNING OF INFORMATION CDL~TER THROUGH JUNE, 1970 AUTHORIZED Upon the recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that part-time students be employed through June, 1970, to man the information counter in the Civic Center lobby. It was pointed out that funds necessary for this could be added to the resolution to be adopted later, appropriating funds in the Administrative A-1 account to provide for the increase in salary of the new Administrative Officer. 7:07 P.M. - Councilman Hamilton took his seat at the Council table at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 5351 - Urging the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to develop a regional community facility in the South Bay area to serve all of the citizens of the community By unanimous consent of the Council, this resolution was added to the agenda. 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, secoqded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this item be held over until the meeting of September 16, 1969. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Pacific Bay Land Company from Planning Commission action denying a reduction in portions of front yard and side yard set- backs for property at 648 "J" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Pacific Bay Land Company from Plan~ing Commission action denying them a reduc- tion in side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet for one corner of the house, a re- duction in front setback from 15 feet to 12 feet, 6 inches for the garage, and a reduction in required distance of garage door to sidewalk from 20 feet to 16 feet for one corner of the garage~ for property at 648 "J" Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Eugene Cook, representing the developers of the property, spoke in support of the variances and urged that the appeal be granted. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communica- tions, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Scott, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney prepare, for the next meeting, the necessary resolution granting the appeal, with the condition that the first owner of the property be required to sign that he realizes that the driveway is short and will not accommodate a full length car, and with the condition that subsequent owners be informed of this through the deed or some similar recordation. ~PROTEST TO METHOD OF BIDDING ON "H" STREET AND HILLTOP DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT A letter was submitted from the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., p~otesting the method of putting to bid a portion of the "H" Street-Hilltop Drive Improvement project. The portion referred to was the exclusion of the street lighting standards from the job. Referred to staff for report. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A notice was read from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District setting September 16, 1969, at 2:00 P.M., Room 358 County Administration Center, as the time for a hearing on proposed changes in the Rules and Regulations of the District. Referred to Administration. ?ROTEST REGARDING MANNER IN WHICH DEVELOPER HAS LEFT AREA A letter was read from Manuel Wallace, 555 Manzanita Street, protesting that the developer of Rancho Vista Estates has left the area south of Telegraph Canyon Road on Oleander Avenue in an unsightly mess and has not planted the ice plant on the bare hillsides on the banks east of Oleander Avenue, which he is supposed to do. Referred to staff for report. VOTING REPRESENTATIVES FOR LE~GUE CONFERENCE DESIGNATED Mayor McCorquodale was designated voting representative and Councilman Scott alternate voting representative for the business session at the annual League Conference in San Francisco, September 28 through October 1, 1969. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Mrs. Carol S. Smith tendering her resignation from the Library Board, effective September 1, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Syl- vester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the resignation be accepted and a letter written to Mrs. Smith expressing appreciation for her serv- ice on the Board. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Dr. Dean Towle expressing appreciation to the Coun- cil for their recent stand on the billboard question. A letter was read from Mr. Gordon E. Thorn, stating he would be starting in Chula Vista not later than October 1, and expressing appreciation to the Coun- cil for having appointed him new Administrative Officer of the City. MEMBERSHIP TO SAN DIEGO CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU RECOMMENDED A letter was read from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau recom- mending that the City become a member of the San Diego Convention and Tourists Bureau. Referred to staff for recommendation. PURCHASE OF ADVERTISING SPACE ON THE TRAVELAIDE FREEWAY MAP RECOMMENDED A letter was read from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau recom- mending that the City purchase advertising space on the Travelaide Freeway Map and Directory. Referred to staff for recormmendation. COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED Because of the Admission Day holiday and a proposed short agenda, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Mayor McCorquodale, and carried that the Council not meet on September 10, 1969. Councilman Scott voted no. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M., sine die. City Cler~ ~ ~