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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/07/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ch]JLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 8, 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: Cf~¥ Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro tem 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 Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 1, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to procedure to change set- back lines This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to procedure to change setback lines, 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. 1214 - Amending Zoning Ordinance pertaining to changing of setback lines - 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1215 - Establishing an Economic Development Cormnission - 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1211 - Amending City Code relating to modification of regulation of swimming pool variances - 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, McCo~quodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1212 - Adopting new comprehensive zoning regulations - 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 ORDINANCE NO, 1~ - Regulating authorization for garage conversions - 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: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5279 - Declaring City's intention to vacate portion of Bonita Road 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: Hone Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5280 - Declaring City's intention to vacate portion of Frontage Road 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. 5281 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for "G" Street storm drain between Second and Third Avenues 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, McAtlister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTIOH NO. 5282 - Accepting, naming and dedicating grant deed as Main 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 RESOLUTIOH NO. 5283 - Authorizing Wheeler and Associates to proceed with Phase III of Police facility and appropriating funds for Phase II 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. 5284 - Authorizing payment of Phase I of Civic Center Complex agreement 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 RESOLUTIOH NO. 5285 - Approving contract with County of San Diego for free tax collection service 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 Rc~tt, Sylvester, Hamilton~ McOorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5286 - Approving special appropriation of funds for legal services - O'Melveny and Myers 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. 5287 - Accepting option agreement - Southwestern College Estates Park 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. 5288 - Approving agreement for exchange of certain real property and reconstruction of sewer lift station 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 McAtlister, Hamilton, McCorquodale Abstained: Councilman Sylvester Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR ADVERTISING A con~nunication was received from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau requesting an allocation of $3,480 for display advertising in the Mission Bay Information Booth and $3,000 for general advertising funds. Mrs. Phyllis Foster of the Bureau showed a lay-out of the booth proposed for Mission Bay. The requested funds are on a matching basis. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the $6,480 be allocated from the 1-19-B0.8 account, as requested, with the proviso that the staff approve the proposed advertising display. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR SCENIC DRIVE SIGNS A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting funds in the amount of $966.60 for installation of signs along a proposed scenic drive for Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the request be granted. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be 4enied. Councilman McAllister voted no. BEQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONAL FREEWAY SIGN A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to erect a new directional freeway sign at Moss Street at a cost of $930, instead of moving the present sign from the "J" Street location, the move already having been approved by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request for an additional billboard be denied. Councilman Mc- Allister voted no. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that permission to move the present sign at "J" Street to the Moss Street location be reaffirmed. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO REFURBISH DOWNT(~fNAREA FLOWER BASKETS Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that if refurbishing of the flower baskets in the downtown area is approved by the Council, it is the recom- mendation of the staff that the approval be granted with the following conditions: 1. That the Downtown Association accept all liability of potential damages to person or property resulting directly or indirectly from the flower boxes. 2. That the Downtown Association be responsible for yearly repainting of the flower boxes. 3. That the Downtown Association be responsible for initial placement of the flower boxes and all movement of same thereafter. 4. That the plastic flowers in such boxes be replaced in kind at least every 5 years, or earlier, depending on the appearance of the flowers. Costs to be borne by the Downtown Association. 5. That the Downtown Association be resp~msible for all repair and/or replacement of the flower boxes. 6. That the plastic flowers in the flower boxes be only the official City flower, the geranium. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request of the Downtown Association for funds for refurbishing the flower baskets be approved, subject to the six conditions recormnended by the staff. Mr. Ken Dunn, representing the Downtown Association, stated he would sub- mit the conditions to the Board for acceptance or rejection. FEES WAIVED FOR STARLIGHT CENTER Upon the recormnendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the conditional use permit fee of $35.00 and building permit fees be waived in connection with the building expansion program. REPORT ON EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED STUDENT PROGRAM Administrative 8fficer pro rem Sullins stated the staff has studied the proposal of the State Department of Rehabilitation for a cooperative program with the high schools to provide certain on-the-job training for qualified educable mentally retarded high school students. The staff recommended approval of the establishment of the program in the Parks and Recreation Department. Three or four students would be hired at $1.25 per hour for 20 hours per week and the State would reimburse the City at the rate of $100 per month. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried ~hat the staff be authorized to proceed with the program. REPORT ON DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE FOR PUBLIC Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated a study has been made on the recommendation of the Safety Con~ission that a defensive driving course be provided for the general public. Mr. Sullins outlined the staff's recommendations for implementation of the program. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sytvester, and carried that the program be implemented as recormnended. REPORT ON NORMAN PARK CENTER PARKING Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated a comprehensive written report has been submitted from the Division of Engineering pertaining to the park- ing situation at Norman Park Center. The report recommended that the senior citi- zens be encouraged to make use of existing on-street parking facilities, with the possibility of the initiation of some means of distributing free parking tokens. If, after opening of the new wing to the building, it is found additional parking is necessary~ the staff would recommend an inset curb along the west side of Del Mar Avenue which would provide 19 parking spaces. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the report of the staff be accepted. The staff was directed to watch to see if new parking problems are created with the opening of the new building° REPORT ON TOT LOT AT FOOT OF '~" STREET Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated that in response to a peti- tion requesting that the Tot Lot at the foot of "K" Street be closed, a study has been made with the following recommendations: that the perimeter of the lot be fenced, that the area be l~ed at dusk, and that a certain amount of on-site supervision be provided by seasonal assistants. Approximate cost of fencing is $900.00. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft for the next meeting the necessary resolution appropriating the $900.00 necessary for fencing of the lot. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported that the Senior Citizens were holding a rum- mage sale this coming Friday and would welcome all donations of old clothing and so forth for the sale. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION A Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition was received from the Cabrillo Foundation to the Chula Vista Human Relations Council for fo~nation of the Council. INTRODUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNS Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins introduced Tom Botchers, Charles Knefler and Charles Pierce who are acting as Administrative Interus for this season. APPOINTMENT TO VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS It was moved by Councilmau Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for uomination of members to the various Boards and Commissions. 7:50 P.M. - Council adjourned at 7:50 P.M. - reconvened at 8:25 P.M. Mayor McCorquodale announced that the following nominations for appoint- ments and reappointments to various Boards and Commissions have been made: ;-~ Board of Appeals - Mason Baity and Charles Ramm for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1973. ~/Civil Service Cormnission - Miss Marguerite Falkenborg for reappolntment to serve until June 30, 1973; Harry E. Miller, employee nomination, for appointment to serve uutil June 30, 1973. Board of Ethics - Carolyn Morgan aud Ada Thompson for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1973. ~ Human Relations Commission - Leo Nichols for appoiutment to serve until June 30, 1973. International Friendship Commission - Glen Comer for reappoiutmeut to serve until June 30, 1973; Mrs. Marry Price, Mrs. Pepita Torres-Campos and Richard Cassell for appointment, these three to draw lots at their next meeting to determine which one will serve the unexpired term of Mr. Menzel, said term to expire June 30, 1971, the two others will serve until June 30, 1973. ~ Library Board - M. Gilbert Dudderar for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1973. 4 Parks and Recreation Commission - James Welden for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1973. ~ Parking Place Cormnission - Bernard J. Bernes for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1972. Z Planning Commission - Edward Adams and Leslie Rice for reappointment to serve until June 30, 1973. ~ Safety Cormnission - Mrs. Florence Kincaid and Oarl Stahlheber for reap- pointment to serve until June 30, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Sylvcster, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that all of the aforementioned appointments and reappointments be approved. COUNCIL CONFERENCES Councilman Scott requested that the matter of Council Conferences be evaluated as to their necessity and if found to be necessary, that a new format be followed. REPORT ON FOILMAL GARDENS Councilman Scott gave a brief report on activities of the Formal Gardens Cormnittee to date and stated the Cormnittee will be touring all city-owned property on July 14, in an attempt to pick a site for the proposed gardens. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M., sine die. City Clerk