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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/07/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 22, 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 Enginmer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. DOOR TO DOOR COLLECTIONS AUTHORIZED Miss Carol George, President of Membership of the Chula Vista Girl's Club requested permission to go from door to door collecting donations during the week of July 26, 1969. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, ~econded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried, that the request be granted. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the minutes for the meeting of July 15, 1969 be approved, amended as follows: That a "No" vote be recorded for Councilman Scott on the motion to amend the resolution pertaining to purchase of a ferry boat by including an appro- priation of $100.00; and that the motion to table was made by Councilman McAllister rather than Councilman Scott. PORT DISTRICT REPORT Port Commissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Fred Bergendorff of Planning Commission action denying Southern California First National Bank a reduction of front yard setback from 25' to 0" for property at 1343 Third Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the aopeal of Fred Bergendorff of Planning Commission action denying Southern California First National Bank a reduction of front yard setback from 25' to O' for property at 1343 Third Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Purpose of the setback reduction was to facilitate erection of a free-standing sign. Mr. Roy Burns, representing Mr. Bergendorff, submitted pictures of signs on adjoining properties~ for Council consideration. No others wishing to be heard, and the clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearin~ closed. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission b~ sustained and the appeal denied. Councilman Sylvester voted no. ~/PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of College Estates Homeowners Association of Planning Commis- sion action granting Standard Oil Company a one year's extension of time on their conditional use permit to build a service station at the southeast corner of Otay Lakes Road and Gotham Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of the College Estates Homeowners Association of Planning Commission action granting Standard Oil Company a one year's extension of time on their conditional use permit to build a service station at the southeast corner of Otay Lakes Road and Gotham Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. A letter was read from Mrs. Robert Bouquin, 5898 Gotham Street objecting to construction of a service station on the southeast corner of Otay Lakes Road and Gotham Street. No one wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the action of the Planning Conm~ission be sustained and the appeal denied. ORDINANCE NO. 1217 - Amending curfew regulations - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that this ordinance be adopted as an emergency ordinance and that it be amended to change the hour from 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 A.M. Reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted as an emergency ordinance by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE - Amending City Code regarding regulation of garage sales The version of this ordinance which would require residents planning to conduct a garage sale to make application in person at the finance office was first acted upon. It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1218 - Amending City Code regarding regulation of garage sales-~~ ~ Amended to permit resident planning garage sale to call or write to finance officer for application, it was moved by Councilman Scott that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. The reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman Sylvester, McAllister Absemt: None ORDINANCE NO. 1219 - Amending City Code relating to use of power machinery, tools and equipment and regulating construction operations - 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: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1216 - Approving Mahy's Oleander Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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: Councilman Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5294 - Authorizing the City to file for Workable Program - HUD 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. 5295 - Adopting a Landscape Manual 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. 5296 - Approving request for modification of requirements under swimming pool fencing ordinance - 603 Melrose 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. 5297 - Approving request for modification of requirements under swimming pool fencing ordinance - 3673 Bonita Verde Drive 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 N~. 5298 - Approving and granting easement to California-American Water Company at Golf Course Clubhouse 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. 5299 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - A.B. Ellington 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 ON "H" STREET WIDENING Upon 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 the widening of "H" Street from Third Avenue to Hilltop Drive and a portion of Hilltop Drive. (Gas Tax Project No. 96). 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 17 different parcels of property in conformance with Ordinance No. 430. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the Fire Department staff be directed to proceed with the neces- sary arrangements to have the properties cleaned as requested. MOVING OF BUILDING APPROVED Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated a request has been received from Chesley Manock for permission to move a four-unit apartment house from 838 Ada Street to a lot at 1190 Trenton Avenue. The move has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Building Inspection Department. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton~ and carried, that the request be granted subject to all conditions required by the Building Inspector and the Planning Commission. NO ACTION TAKEN ON REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO VIET NAM At the last meeting a letter was read from M. Larry Lawrence, President of Hotel Del Coronado requesting that the Council consider adoption of a resolution which would request the Nixon administration to take all possible measures to de- escalate the war in Viet Nam. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that no action be taken on the request. RESOLUTION NO. 5300 - Extending agreement for completion of improvements of Norman Park Center for 60 days Added to the agenda by unanimous consent, the resolution was offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY A letter was read from Mrs. E. Dale Geiger, 620 Sheffield Court asking Der- mission to hold a block party in the 600 block of Sheffield Court on July 26, 1969 between 4:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the request be granted subject to staff approval. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS A letter was read from F. L. Whittington requesting that the "No Parking" signs be removed from in front of the property on the east side of Jefferson Street, just south of "H" Street. The City Engineer was directed to comply with the request on a trial basis. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS SCHEDULED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the Council meet in executive session from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. the balance of this week and next week, Monday through Friday, to go over applica- tions for the position of Chief Administrative Officer of the City. DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF FERRY BOAT It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the motion made at the last meeting (and tabled) that the resolution approving the agreement with the State Department of Public Works for purchase of the ferry boat be approved and amended to accept the gift of $100 from the Show Boat Association, for payment for the ferry, be brought from the table. Councilman Hamil- ton and Scott voted no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the resolution approving agreement with the State Department of Public Works for purchase of a ferry boat be amended to include a $100 allocation from the 1-19 B0.8B account (Community Promotion). Councilmen Hamilton and Scott voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 5301 - Approving agreement with State Department of Public Works for purchase of ~erry boat, as amended 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, Sylvester, McCorquodale Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Scott Absent: None NEGOTIATION FOR DOCKING OF FERRY BOAT AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins asked that the Council authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate with the Port District for temporary docking of the ferry boat. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the authorization be given and suggested that Navy authorities be contacted for any suggestions they might have as to the tem- porary docking of the structure. OBJECTION TO MOTORCYCLE NOISE Mr. Bruce Hill, 444 East Oxford Street, representing Seaview Property Owners Association, protested the noise made by motorcycles in the area'~and asked that something be done to have it stopped. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the staff re-evaluate the problem as it pertains to this area and try to come up with solutions, including the soli- citation of the cooperation of the property owner of the vacant land and enforce- ment of the present noise ordinance. EXPRESSIONS ON PURCHASING OF FERRY BOAT Mr. Herb Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive and Mr. Ernest Arnold expressed opposition to the purchase of the ferry boat. Mr. Harris Evans, 1140 Via Carolina, La Jolla, expressed gratitude to the Council for action taken to purchase the ferry boat. Mr. Norbert Stein spoke in support of the ferry boat purchase. ~SUGGESTION ON TRAFFIC HAZARD Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, suggested that bus drivers be required to drive to a marked forward position in the street on streets where there are left turn lanes, in order to prevent the rear of the bus from extending into the right hand lane of traffic, when stopped for passengers. City Engineer Cole stated that the problem has been studied but widening of the street is about the only solution. COMPLAINT ON SPEEDING Mrs. Merriam, 151 East Oxford Street complained about the speeding in front of her house. It was suggested that the police be directed to patrol the area for possible violations. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M., sine die. City ~lerk ."