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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/06/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday June 24, 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, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Gary Gray, member of Police Explorer Post, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of June 17, t969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION OF MERIT AWARD Mayor McCorquodale presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Mike Murphy for honors won at the Junior National AAU one-meter Diving Championship at the Mis- sion Valley Tennis Club. PUBLIC HEARING - Amending zoning ordinance regarding modification of parking require- ments in R-1 zone This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a p~nposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would modify parking requirements in an R-1 zone, Mayor l~Corquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, asked if the ordinance prohibits the use of the paved area which might be in the setback area as the two parking spaces on the property. The Plan- ning Director explained that the ordinance provides opportunity for the Director of Planning to approve parking within the setback area under certain conditions. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written com- munications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary ordinance amending the zoning ordinance as proposed. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of setback change on property on "E" Street and Twin Oaks Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing to con- sider a change of setback from 25 feet to 15 feet on property at 226 to 244 "E" Street, and from 20 feet to 15 feet on property at 202 to 223 Twin Oaks Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Fred N~sley, 197 Twin Oaks Circle, spoke in opposition to the change in setbacks. Mr. Robert Keyes spoke in favor of the setbacks. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1210 - Approving setback changes on property on "E" Street and Twin Oaks Avenue - 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Richard Keyes of Planning Cormmission action denying conditional use permit for real estate office and general contract- ing activities on property at 242-244 "E" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Richard Keyes of Planning Commission action denying conditional use permit for real estate office and general contracting activities on property at 242 to 244 "E" Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Fred Nisley, 197 Twin Oaks Circle, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit. A letter was submitted from Attorney William C~a~zon, Jr., representing Mr. Keyes, requesting that the hearing be continued for one week. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued until the meeting of July 1, 1969 at 7 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1207 - Prezoning certain property north of Orange Avenue, west of First Avenue - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1208 - Adopting official City Seal - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott ~hat 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1209 - Amending City Code relative to site development - 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR CITY-COUNTY C~ Mr. Mike Schaefer, Vice Chairman of the City-County Camp Commission, re- quested that the Council budget $5,500 as the City's contribution toward head- quarters expense and administrative fees for the City-County Camp program. Mr. Ed Palmer, Director of the camp, assisted Mr. Schaefer in the presentation. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be denied this year and considered next year at budget session. Councilman McAllister voted no. It was pointed out to Mr. Schaefer that the proposal is too late to be included in this year's budget but consideration could be given to it for the next fimcal year. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that study be given to the possibility of the County accepting responsibility of the basic maintenance of the camp, with indi- viduals attending the camp paying the cost incurred by them. Each City then could participate by helping each individual attending to the extent that each City desired, if at all. Mr. Schaefer stated the ideas raised will be discussed with the Cormnission. RESOLUTION NO. 5249 - Declaring City's intention to annex Mahy's Oleander Avenue Annexation 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. 5250 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - 960 "F" 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. 5251 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - 786 Fourth Avenue 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5252 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - 200 Broadway 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5253 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - property east of 4215 Bonita Road 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5254 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - 310 "K" Street 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5255 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements - property west of 316 "K" Street 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, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5256 - Extending lien agreement - Yamate 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. 5257 - Electing to proceed under provisions of 1911 Blook Act - Phase XIII 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. 5258 - Accepting grant deed for access purposes - 1106 Monserate Avenue 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. 5259 - Accepting bida and awarding contract for tree removal on "H" 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. 5260 - Waiving bidding requirements for the purchase of truck for Public Works Department 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. 526% - Approving purchase of and appropriating funds for acquisi- tion and repair of Civil Defense surplus truck 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. 5262 - Approving audit proposal for 1969-1970 fiscal year 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 Nees: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5263 - Amending Civil Service Rule II, the Amended Classification and Compensation Plan for 1969-1970 fiscal year 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. 5264 - Adopting personnel complement for 1969-1970 fiscal year 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. 5265 - Appropriating funds for turfing of Mueller School playground 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. 5266 - Declaring dedications of certain one-foot lots by right of public user and accepting, dedicating and naming same 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, Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None APPLICATION FOR AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE APPROVED An application was received from the Fischer Auction Company requesting a license to conduct an auction sale for San Diego Pacific Equipment Rentals, Inc., on Friday, July 11, 1969. The application having been accompanied by the necessary bonds and all fees having been paid, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the application be approved. LOCATION OF RESTROOMS APPROVED Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek showed a plot plan for the location of the restrooms proposed for General Roca Park. It was moved by Councilman Mc- Allister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the proposed location be approved. NAME FOR NEWWING TO NORMAN PARK CENTER APPROVED A letter was received from the Parks and Recreation Cormnission recommending that the new wing being built at Norman Park Center be designated as "Cornell Hall" in honor of Mr. Harold Cornell, first president of the Senior Citizens' Club. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the name of "Cornell Hall" be approved as recommended. ~,,~FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR DISPLAY AT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION Upon request of the Chamber of Commerce, it was moved by Councilman McAllis- tar, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that an amount not to exceed $500 be allocated from the 1-19-B.0-8b account to help defray expenses of erecting a display for Chula Vista at the Southern California Exposition. Councilman Scott requested that in the future, requests from the Chamber of Commerce comm to the Council as regular agenda items instead of letters handed in at the last minute. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Mrs. Ruth E. Hyde tendering her resignation from the International Friendship Commission. The resignation was accepted with regret and a letter authorized thanking her for her service on the Con~nission. INVITATION TO ATTEND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT A letter was read from the Chula Vista Garden Club inviting members of the Council to attend their annual City beautification project, June 26, 1969 at 10:00 A.M., at which time trees and shrubs will be planted along the Mae Feaster School fence on "E" Street. EXHIBIT SPACE OFFERED BY CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY A letter was read from the California Museum of Science and Industry offer- ing the City an exhibit space to help commemorate the 200th birthday of California. Referred to staff. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated that the matter of acquisition of one of the Coro- nado-San Diego ferry boats having been discussed at Council conference, he would entertain a motion directing the City Attorney to draw up the necessary agreement documents. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary agreement in order to proceed with possible acquisition of one of the ferry boats. Mayor McCorquodale announced the appointment of the following group to the Formal Garden Committee to work in designing and presenting to the Council sugges- tions for a formal garden in the City: William Jasinek or alternate, Bruce Warren or alternate, Mrs. Pauline Hardin, Frank Fujikawa and Councilman Scott. The Mayor stated a written report on his attendance at the Mayors' Confer- ence in Pittsburgh will be forthcoming. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION Mr. Hugh Christensen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue, Chairman for the Grow Green project, expressed appreciation to the Council, on behalf of students at Mueller School and citizens, for interest shown by the Council in providing park and recreation area for the west part of the City. REQUEST FOR STUDY ON LEFT-TURN LANES Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, suggested that the Safety Commission study ways to improve the left-turn lanes on "E" Street, Fourth and Third Avenues. Mr. Ernest Arnold, 987 Beech Avenue, suggested the Council recommend to the Safety Couwnission, or at least the Traffic Engineer, the possibility of controlled left- turn lanes on other streets in the City, as are now used on Fifth Avenue between "H" and "I" Streets. REQUEST FOR BETTER POLICE PATROL Mr. Fred Gelsomini requested that the Police patrol side streets more dili- gently as many of them are being turned into speedways, particularly around Hill- top High and Junior High Schools. REquEST FOR PAATFORM IN ROHR PARK Mr. Fred Gelsomini suggested the installation of a platform in Rohr Park for use of participants in group activities in the park. Councilman Sylvester stated a platform has been donated. STAFF TO CHECK ON LEGAL ADVERTISING Upon the suggestion of Councilman Sylvester, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated he would check into the reason why the Chula Vista Star-News charges the City $3.95 per inch for legal advertising but bid $2.95 per inch for advertis- ing for Imperial Beach. STUDY ON INDUSTRIAL PARK SUGGESTED Councilman Hamilton stated the City is in need of a defined Industrial Park and suggested an in-depth study by interested citizens, staff and Council. He was of the opinion the Planning Commission could study areas conducive to an Industrial Park. Mayor McCorquodale stated the City Attorney is mailing, for study purposes, an ordinance establishing an Economic Development Cormuission. ~COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a conference be held Monday, June 30, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., to dis- cuss street lighting installation and the ordinance pertaining to garage sales. STAFF TO CONTACT OWNERS OF SHANGRI LA Councilman Sylvester suggested that the staff contact owners of the Shangri La at the foot of "F" Street and have them board it up to prevent further vandalism. GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED FOR NEXT AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the ordinance regulating garage sales be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M., sine die. City Clerk