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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/08/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 5, 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, Assistant City Engineer Gesley, 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 Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 22, 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 Upon the recormnendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this hearing be continued until the meeting of September 2, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARIIqG - City's intention to vacate a portion of Bonita Road Assistant City Engineer Gesley stated that he has had a request from the San Diego Gas and Electric Company that this hearing be continued two weeks. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed vacation of a portion of Bonita Road, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- ried that the hearing be continued until the meeting of August 12, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HF2%RING - City's intention to vacate a portion of Frontage Road, north of Palomar Street, east of Interstate 5 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed vacation of a portion of Frontage Road, north of Palomar Street, east of Interstate 5, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Upon the request of the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, it was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this hearing be continued until the meeting of August 12, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning Kovar's Sweetwater Valley Annexation to R-1 zone This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning of Kovar's Sweetwater Valley Annexation to R-1 zone, 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. 1220 - Prezoning Kovar's Sweetwater Valley Annexation - 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. 1221 - Approving Kovar's Sweetwater Valley Annexation - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance allowing the Planning Commission to require approval of a precise plan for the development of the property before the zoning recommended for the property shall become effective This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance allowing the Planning Commission to re- quire approval of a precise plan for the development of the property before the zoning recommended for the property shall become effective, Mayor McCorquodate declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1222 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to precise plan for development of property - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAtlister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establish- ing a method of density calculation within the planned unit development procedures This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing a method of density calcula- tion within the planned unit development procedures, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written con~nunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1223 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to density calculation - First reading tt 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance prohibit- ing intermittent and flashing signs This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would prohibit intermittent and flashing signs, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1224 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to intermittent and flashing signs - 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1218 - Amending the City Code relating to regulation of garage sales - 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 passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, ~tton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, McAllister Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1219 - Amending City Code relating to use of power machinery, tools and equipment and regulating construction operations - 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 passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5302 - Approving agreement with Richard Wheeler Architects for the design of a City Library facility It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale and seconded by Councilman Hamilton that this resolution be amended to authorize preparation of plans and specifica- tions for a cormnunity theater building. The motion failed to carry by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Scott, McAllister, Sylvester Absent: None The resolution was offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, and passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None AUTHORIZATION GIVEN FOR COMMUNITY THEATER STUDY It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be authorized to study the feasibility of combining a com- munity theater facility with the proposed new library or in some other general location, and report back in two weeks. Councilmen Sylvester and McCorquodate voted no. RESOLUTION - Approving report of PUC regarding Case 8209 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sytvester, and carried that action on this resolution be held over two weeks. RESOLUTION NO. 5303 - Accepting offer of dedication for storm drain easement in Princess Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 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. 5304 - Approving agreement with Saratoga Development Corporation for the construction of a storm drain adjacent to Nacion Estates and appropriation of funds 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. 5305 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - 316 "K" 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. 5306 - Extending agreement for completion of improvements on "H" Street storm drain project for 30 days 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. 5307 - Approving bids for cooperative drainage project of storm drain facility in the 400 block of Broadway and appropria- tion of funds 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. 5308 - Approving agreement between City and Visitors and Convention Bureau 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON ROHR CORPORATION REQUEST A letter was submitted from the Planning Cormnission recommending that the Council approve the request of the Rohr Corporation of plans for a boat construc- tion and launching facility in the Tidelands zone at the foot of "G" Street. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be approved. Councilman Sylvester abstained. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO INSTALL A TEMPORARY CONTINUOUS LEFT-TURN LANE - Third Avenue, "K" to "L" Streets, and deletion of parking on both sides of the street It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that this item be held over one week pending notification of business firms who might be affected by the move. It was suggested by Councilman Hamilton that the next issue of the News- letter carry an item directing citizens on use of left-turn lanes. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated he has received several offers from parties interested in purchasing the ferry boat from the City. The offer of one party to purchase the boat for refurbishing as a museum for the San Diego area has been deemed agreeable by the State Department of Public Works. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to formalize an agreement for sale of the ferry boat to any party, approved by the StateDepartment of Public Works, and bring back at the next meeting. Councilmen Sylvester and McAllister voted no. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT A letter was read from the Cavalier Motor Hotel and Aunt Emma's Pancake Restaurant requesting an extension of from one to five years on their lease of City property on the west side of Interstate 5 at "C" Street, for directional sign purposes. Referred to staff. REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ANTI-NOISE ORDINANCE A letter was read from the John Burnham Company requesting that the anti- noise ordinance be enforced where it applies to City employees mowing greens, etc., in the early morning hours in front of apartments at 4201 Bonita Road. Adminis- trative Officer pro rem Sullins stated the staff is aware of the problem and it should be resolved in the very near future. JREQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION ON DIRECTIONAL SIGN A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council reconsider allocating funds to erect a directional freeway sign on Interstate 5. It was pointed out the sign is not a billboard but an official State Freeway sign. Referred to staff for recommendation. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON REVISION OF ANNEXATION LAWS A letter was read from the American Institute of Planners requesting Coun- cil support in seeking meaningful revision of the State's existing inadequate annexation laws. Referred to staff for recommendation at meeting of August 19. DISCUSSION ON FERRY BOAT For the ensuing hour and one-half, members of the Show Boat Association and interested citizens spoke for and against the City keeping the recently pur- chased ferry boat. ADJOUltNS TO E~]~CUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the selection of an Administrative Officer. ADJOUPaNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M., sine die. City Clerk