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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/05/27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 27, 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, McAllister, Scott Absent: Mayor McCorquodale Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren In the absence of Mayor McCorquodale, Mayor pro rem Hamilton presided. The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Explorer Scout Charles Nation, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of May 20, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ACTION ON APPEAL OF OTAY LAND COMPANY The Council having held a hearing on the appeal of the Otay Land Company of Planning Commission action deaying their application for rezoning of 47.4 acres north of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive, from R-1 to R-2, R-3-B-3 and C-I, the Planning Director was called upon to review discussions held with the appellants since the hearing. A memo was read from Mayor McCorquodale stating he was opposed to the re- zoning. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. Councilman McAllister voted no. RUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Appeal of Otay Land Company of Planning Commission action denying them a conditional use permit to construct two attached single-family dwellings on lots containing 7,000 square feet and divide into two 3,500 square-foot lots for property located north of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that this item be filed. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to Zoning Ordinance authorizing Director of Planning to make additions to legal notices for public hearings This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning to make additions to legal notices for public hearings, Mayor pro tem Hamilton 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. 1200 - Amending Zoning ordinance pertaining to legal notices for public hearings - 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of change in setback from 25 feet to 20 feet for property at the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed change in setback from 25 feet to 20 feet for property at the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E'~ Street, Mayor pro tem Hamilton 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. 1199 - Changing setbacks for property at northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street - 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1201 - Regulating on-street parking of motorcycles - 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, McAllister Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1195 - Regulating vehicular movements on private roads and parking lots - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1196 - Amending City Code pertaining to dogs running at large - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale In response to a memo from the Mayor urging inclusion in this ordinance provision for picking up dead animals on private property, City Attorney Lindberg stated the matter would be before the Council at their next meeting for considera- tion as a separate ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 1197 - Amending City Code relating to purchasing procedures - 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5192 - Establishing setback along Tidelands 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5199 - Approving agreement with property owners for participation in certain alley improvements adjacent to the property at 209 Church 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION - Approving tentative map of Princess Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 6 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that this item be continued for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 5194 - Authorizing purchase of station wagon through City 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodate RESOLUTION NO. 5195 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements at 286 Madrona 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, Mamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5196 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - Parkview School 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5197 - Granting permission to construct driveway in excess of Code limitations - 576 Douglas Street 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 Sylvster, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5198 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - Lee Raitt 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5199 - Authorizing City Engineer to proceed with formation of 1911 Act for alley improvements - 200 block between Church and Del Mar Avenues 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5200 - Appropriating funds for Main Street Trunk Sewer capital project 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 52~1 - Abandoning 1911 Act for "H" Street Undergrounding Utilities District 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION - Revising effective dates for "H" Street Undergrounding Utilities District It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this item be continued for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 5202 - Renewing Joint Powers Agreement for participation in Serra Regional Library System 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5203 - Amending Civil Service Rules regarding number of Commission members constituting a quorum 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, Sytvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5204 - Authorizing persons as representatives of City to sign for and accept surplus Federal property 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5205 - Authorizing Administrative Officer pro rem to execute applications and documents for obtaining financial assist- ance under Federal Civil Defense Act of 1959 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RBSOLUTION - Opposing AB 374 regarding Policemen and Firemen retirement at age 50 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this item be held over for Council Conference discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 5206 - Opposing AB 240 regarding prohibiting business license taxes - For-Hire Carriers Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: A~fES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5207 - Opposing SB 1178 regarding expanding of membership of Local Agency Formation Commission 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5208 - Opposing SB 1414 regarding imposing of minimum wages, hours and vacation standards for City Policemen 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale A memo was read from Mayor McCorquodate stating he supports this resolu- tion in opposition to SB 1414. RESOLUTION NO. 5209 - Supporting SB 396 regarding repeal of Utility 1% Use Tax Exemption 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5210 - Authorizing Purchasing Agent to dispose of real property 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, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McGorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5211 - Authorizing Finance Officer to seek competitive bids for the loan of the sum of $1,000,000 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5212 - Approving and adopting the San Diego County Mutual Aid agreement for Fire Districts 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, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5213 - Authorizing application for project under Title III of Older Americans Act Offered by Councilman Syt~ester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5214 - Authorizing the Director of Public Works to negotiate con- tracts with private engineers to prepare plans and specifi- cations for 1911 acts Offered by Councilman M~Atlister, 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 Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale APPEALS BOARD AUTHORIZED TO CONSIDER SWIMMING POOL FENCING VARIANCES A letter was submitted from the Board of Appeals stating they have reviewed the request that all requests for exemption from the Swimming Pool Ordinance be reviewed by them with recommendations to the Council. It was their opinion this would be within the scope of their duties and suggested that the ordinance be changed to reflect their authority in the matter. It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary document, for presentation to the Council, granting the Board of Appeals this authority. ~?REquEST TO OTAY WATER DISTRICT FOR WATER AUTHORIZED Upon the recormnendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that authorization be given for re- questing water service to the Loma Verde swimming pool complex from the Otay Water District. PETITION URGING PURCHASE OF FERRY BOAT A petition, bearing 31 signatures, was read from citizens urging that the Council purchase the Silver Strand ferry boat for conversion into a community theatre and cultural center. Additional petitions, bearing 90 signatures, were submitted by Mr. Bud Wilson. APPROPRIATION FOR ANTI-LI'±'±'~R MATERIAL APPROVED A letter was ~ead from the Chamber of Commerce requesting an appropriation of $500.00 for the purchase of Anti-Litter material. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the $500.00 be allocated from the 1-19-B0~8b account as requested. REQUEST FOR EAISE OF MAYOR'S S~RY Mrs. Pepita Torres-Campos, 898 First Avenue, requested that the Council take irmnediate steps to raise the salary of the Mayor to $12,000 per year. City Attorney Lindberg informed Mrs. Torres-tempos that it takes a vote of the people to change the salary of the Mayor or Councilmen and that the Charter Review Com- mittee would probably be studying the matter in the near future. SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE PARKING STALLS SUGGESTED Mr. Robert Mullins, 191 East Millan Street, suggested that special motor- cycle parking stalls be installed in areas where a number of motorcycles usually are parked, like at the library, and preferably near the front door to encourage their use. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff study the suggestion and report back. FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR MEXICO CITY PUBLICATION Administrative Officer pro tem Sullins stated a request has been received from a Mexico City firm for $120.00 to run an ad advertising Chula Vista in a publication covering the border area from Imperial Valley west. Mr. Nick Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the ad. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a sum not to exceed $120.00 be allocated from the 1-19-B0.8b account for use for this purpose. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET A Council Conference was set for Monday, June 2, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the budget, priorities for undergrounding utilities, proposals of the first phase of the Civic Center plan and AB 374 pertaining to Policemen and Fire- men retirement at age 50. Councilman McAllister suggested that the item of bus transportation be discussed at the conference under the budget discussions. Councilman McAllister stated that another item that should be discussed at a conference is the Management Training Program. DANCE BAND AUTHORIZED TO FLAY AT GYM Councilman McAllister stated he has received a request from a dance band, known as the Hereafters, for permission to play at the Municipal Gym on the even- ing of June 7, the proceeds to go for the benefit of a child recently bitten by a rabid animal. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted subject to all requirements of the Director of Parks and Recreation, and that all fees be waived. AMENDMENT TO OEDINANCE NO. 1179 AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draft for the next meeting an ordin- ance amending Ordinance No. 1179 which would allow parks to be open to the public from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 A.M. Councilman McAllister abstained. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro rem Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M., sine die. City Clerk