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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/08/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TME CITY COUNCIL OF TME CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 19, 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 tem 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 McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of August 12, 1969, and for budget sessions of May 19, 20 and 21, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to Zoning Ordinance increasing per- mitted lot coverage in R-3 zones This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would increase permitted lot coverage in R-3 zones, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1226 - Amending Zoning Ordinance increasing permitted lot coverage in R-3 zones - 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. 1227 - Setting tax rate for fiscal year t969-70 - First reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that the ordinance be amended to retain the current tax rate of $1.37. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that the ordinance be placed on its first reading and adopted, and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1228 - Prohibiting and carrying of weapons in public parks and recreation areas - First reading and adoption It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sytvester~ and carried that the ordinance be amended to delete "retired police officers" from the exception list. It was moved by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be placed on its first reading an~ adopted as an emergency ordinance, 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5320 - Appropriating funds for acquisition of "F" Street School property from County of San Diego 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. 5321 - Supporting position of American Institute of Planners on annexation Offered by Councilman McAltister, 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5322 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for purchase of heater for Rohr Park swirmming pool and appropriating funds therefor Offerad 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. 5323 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 679 Oaklawn Avenue 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5324 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 622 "G" Street 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5325 - Naming and dedicating Lot D in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision No. t 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. 5326 - Naming and dedicating Lots C and D in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision No. 2 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. 5327 - Accepting Lots A and B in Holiday Estates Subdivision No. 5 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. 5328 - Accepting Lot A in Palomar View Heights Subdivision 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, McCorquodate, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5329 - Accepting Lot A in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision No. 4 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. 5330 - Accepting public improvements - Festival Subdivision 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. 5331 - Adopting revisions and one addition to Standard Drawings for construction of public improvements 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 CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER FACILITIES IN "F" STREET - Woodlawn Avenue to Broadway Upon staff recommendation, 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 the construction of sewer facil- ities in "F" Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Broadway. WEED REMOVAL AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated a request has been received from the Fire Department for authorization to remove combustible vegetation and debris from 25 different parcels of property in conformance with Ordinance No. 430. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Fire Department staff be directed to proceed with the necessary arrange- ments to have the properties cleaned as requested. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated the staff has reviewed the request of Mrs. Jordan for permission to hold a block party in the cul-de-sac area of Melrose Avenue, east of Windsor Circle, on September 1, and report no objections. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylves- ter, and carried that the request be granted. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION ON DIRECTIONAL SIGN Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated that the request of the Cham- ber of Commerce for reconsideration of their request for an additional directional sign in the public right-of-way at the extension of Moss Street and Interstate 5 has been studied by the staff and, although the proposed sign is more of a free- way-type sign than a billboard, the staff still recommends denial. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the sign be denied. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF COMBINING COMMUNITY THEATER WITH NEW LIBRARY Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated the staff has made a prelimi- nary study on the feasibility of combining a cormnunity theater with the proposed new library, and it is found to be entirely feasible. He recommended that the matter be added to the general study being made by Wheeler and Associates on the Civic Center Complex, for report back. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the staff meet with the architects on the matter in order to obtain some definite costs, and report back. REPORT ON BXTEN$ION OF LEASE - Cavalier Motor Hotel and Aunt Emma's Pancake House Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated a study has been made on the request of Cavalier Motor Hotel-Aunt Emma's Pancake House for an extension of their signboard lease on City property west of Interstate 5, at "C" Street. The staff recormnends that the lease be extended on a month-to-month basis, with a stipulation that the lease would run until such time as the State assumes ownership of the property or a period of eighteen months, whichever would come first. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up, for the next meeting, a lease agreement as per staff recormmendations. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated the Chula Vista Aquatic Association has requested that the City sponsor up to 10 events at this year's show at the cost of $12.00 per event. The money to go for paying for medals to be awarded winners of the events. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that $120.00 be allocated from the 1-19 B0.8b account for sponsoring of 10 events, as requested. Councilman Scott voted no. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this item be held over at least one week. PETITION ON IMPERIAL TRUCK LINES A petition was read from residents in the 800 block of Riverlawn Avenue requesting that the Imperial Truck Lines, Inc., be refrained and/or restrained from their operations at 621 '~" Street from 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. City Attorney Lind- berg stated a complaint has been filed against the Company and will be heard Sep- tember 5, 1969. He recormnended filing the petition until after that date. REQUEST FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATION FUNDS A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting that the Council share the cost, on a matching basis, for Christmas decoration in the downtown area and the annual Starlight YUle Parade, said cost to the City not to exceed $3,000. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION OF COMMITTEE ON DRUG ABUSE Dr. Robert Botterman, representing the South Bay Committee on Drug Abuse, requested some type of official recognition for the purpose of establishing a tax exempt status. The following resolution was submitted for Council approval and received unanimous consent for its addition to the agenda. RESOLUTION NO. 5332 - Co~nending those interested citizens in the South Bay area for their work in the establishment of the South Bay Commit- tee on Drug Abuse and endorsing the efforts of the Cormnittee 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 REQUEST THAT STEPS BE TAKEN TO BAR UNDESIRABLES FROM PARK Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway, requested that steps be taken to bar persons who, in his opinion, were undesirables in Memorial Park. City Attorney Lindberg stated as long as those using the parks were law-abiding, they were entitled to use of the parks. TRAFFIC STUDY SUGGESTED Judge Ridhard Donovan, 243 East James Street, suggested for future consid- eration the possibility of engaging an engineering survey group to survey the traffic flow pattern in the City and come up with reco~nendations for creating through streets to facilitate the flow of traffic through the City. Mayor McCor- quodale stated this will be considered. OVERHAULING OF SOUND SYSTEM REQUESTED Councilman Hamilton stated he would like to see the sound system in the Council Chamber completely overhauled. Referred to staff for action. TIME SET FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council meet in executive session at 7:00 A.M. Friday, August 22, to continue deliberation on filling the position of Chief Administrative Officer. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M., sine die. City Clerk