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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/08/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 26, 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, Scott Absent: Councilman McAllister Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins, City Engineer Cole 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 Hamilton, and car- ried that the minutes for the meeting of August 19, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~/PUBLIC KEARING - Consideration of amendment to City Code regulating the display of a~vertising This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Code regulating the display of outdoor advertising, Mayor Mc- Corquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Lou England, representing Pacific Outdoor Advertising of San Diego, spoke against the elimination of outdoor advertising on freeways and asked that the pro- posed spacing of 1,000 feet be reduced to 500 feet in conformity with the State law. Mr. Syd Derene, National Neon Sign Company, and Mr. Ed Dato, representing Foster and Kleiser, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, spoke in favor of the ordinance as it is written. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written con~nunications, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor MeCorquodale that the proposed ordinance be amended to change the spacing for billboards from 1,000 feet to 5,000 feet and that a policy statement be included to allow any billboard company now licensed to do business within the City to have access to one of the spaces. The motion was seconded by Councilman Scott which was withdrawn after discussion, and the motion died. ORDINANCE NO. 1229 - Amending City Code regulating the display of outdoor advertis- ing - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: Mayo~ MeCorquodale Absent: Councilman McAllister PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning of property at 278 "I" Street from C-1 to R-3 and change in setbacks This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed remoning from C-1 to R-3 and increase in front setback from 5 feet to 15 feet, for property at 278 "I" Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Charles Williams, 268 "I" Street, spoke in support of the rezoning. No others wish- ing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1230 - Rezoning property at 278 "I" Street and changing setbacks - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister PUBLIC HEARING - On question of abatement or removal of vehicles at 1047 Monserate Avenue and 830 Colorado Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for consideration of abatement or removal of a 1953 Cadillac and a 1950 Ford from premises at 1047 Monserate Avenue, and a 1956 Nash from premises at 830 Colorado Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Word having been received that all vehicles have been removed, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter be filed. ORDINANCE NO. 1226 - Amending Zoning Ordinance increasing permitted lot coverage in R-3 zones - 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAtlister RESOLUTION NO. 5333 - Approving amendment to agreement for fee schedule for emerg- ency t~wing services Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5334 - Extending lease agreement with Cavalier Motor Hotel and Aunt Ermna's Pancake House Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, Sylvester Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5335 - Approving report of Public Utilities Cormnission regarding Case 8209 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION - Approving purchase of 27 additional cast iron benches and appropriating funds therefor Offered by Councilman Scott, the motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: Councilman McAllister In order to get the benches on the road, Mayor McCorquodale suggested that funds be allocated from the Community Promotion Fund so that they can be ordered and then, if the Council wishes to change the area of allocation at the next meet- ing, this can be done. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- ried that $3,000 be allocated from the Community Promotion Fund (1-19-B0.8b) for purchase of 27 benches from Fundicion No. 3, Torreon, Mexico. Councilman Sylvester voted no. Councilman Sylvester stated he would like a report at the next meeting as to just what has been spent to date out of the Community Promotion Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 5336 - Determining competitive bidding to be impractical and awarding contract for purchase of parking meters Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester~ Hamilton~ McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5337 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for purchase of brush chipper 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 Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5338 - Accepting public improvements - Rancho Vista Estates Subdivision Unit No. 2 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION - Amending Traffic Code establishing parking regulations on Trousdale Drive It was moved by Councilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this resolution be referred to the Safety Cor~nission for study of the entire area. RESOLUTION NO. 5339 - Revising effective date for "H" Street Undergrounding Utilities District Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5340 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for widening "H" Street from Third Avenue to Hilltop Drive - Gas Tax Project No. 96 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5341 - Approving improvement agreement - Nacion Estates Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAltister RESOLUTION NO. 5342 - Approving final map -Nacion Estates Subdivision Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5343 - Appropriating funds for irrigation and engineering services and aerial photos of Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister RESOLUTION NO. 5344 - Approving agreement with Bonita-Sunnyside Fire District Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman McAllister STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FIRE STATION IN BONITA AREA AUTHORIZED It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be directed to report back on the feasibility of establish- ment of a fire station in the Bonita area. Councilman Scott voted no. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR LOMA VERDE PARK POOL AND RECREATION FACILITIES Upon recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, sec- onded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the staff be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for construction of the Loma Verde Park pool and recreation facilities. - MOVING OF BUILDING APPROVED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated a request has been received from Stanley A. Krystek for permission to move a garage on to the rear lot of 736 "F" Street. The move has been approved by the Planning Cormmission and the Building Inspection Department. tt was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and car- ried that the request be granted, subject to all conditions required by the Building Inspector and the Planning Commission. AUTHORIZATION GIVEN FOR FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that the City Attorney is recom- mending the creation of a Fire Board of Appeals as is required under provisions of the Uniform Fire Code. Mayor McCorquodale proposed combining the present Board of Appeals with the Fire Board, if legally possible. The City Attorney was of the opinion the present ordinance could be modified to accommodate such a proposal. It was moved by Coun- cilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance combining both Boards or, if problems arise, creating a new Board. EXTENSION OF DRAINAGE FACILITY IN 400 BLOCK OF BROADWAY AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that since the contract has been awarded for construction of the storm drain in the 400 block of Broadway, the owners of property at 416 Broadway have requested City participation for a small portion of the channel immediately adjacent to that under construction. This would consist of the continuation of the 8'x8' reinforced concrete. The staff also recom- mends that 80 feet of reinforced concrete pipe be constructed to the property line. Approximate cost would be $6,000 each for the City and property owner or $10,000 for the City if the additional 48-inch pipe is constructed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that these requests be granted. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION In the absence of Councilman McAllister, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this item be held over for one week. ~, BLOCK PARTYAPPROVED A letter was received from Cdr. Carl Johnson, 853 Elm Avenue, requesting permission to close the 800 block of Elm Avenue for a block party between 6:00 P.M. and midnight, September 5~ 1969. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted, subject to staff approval. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from J. Dekema, District Engineer, State Division of High- ways, expressing appreciation to the staff for their cooperation in helping to com- pile the "National Highway Functional Classification Study". A copy of the study was attached. Referred to staff for their information. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF POLICY STATEMENT A letter was read from the San Diego County Comprehensive Planning Organiza- tion requesting that the Council adopt a resolution endorsing the policy statement of the California Council on Inter-governmental Relations concerning regional organ- ization. Referred to staff for consideration and if favorable, bring back a resolu- tion of support. ADJOUILMMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M., sine die.