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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/05/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 20, 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, Planning Director Warren, City Engineer Cole The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Explorer Scout Dennis Poulos, followed by a moment of silent prayer. PROCLAMATION ~ Courtesy is Contagious Week Mayor McCorquodale proclaimed the week of June 1 through June 14 as Courtesy is Contagious Week, and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Kitty Raso, founder of the program. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the me~ting of May 13, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of fifth draft of the proposed new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider the fifth draft of the proposed new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Review of the proposed ordinance was taken section by section with Planning Director Warren commenting on each section and the Mayor calling for audience and Council reaction after each section. Mr. Frank Meyer, 23 E1 Capitan Drive, asked if adoption of this ordinance would change the General Plan in a major way. City Attorney Lindberg stated it would not. The Mayor, with Council concurrence, asked that Subsection 4, (a) and (b) of Section 33.11.2 as they relate to non-conforming signs be scratched from the ordinance and brought back with remaining recommendations on sign regulations. City Attorney Lindberg suggested that an addition be made to Section 33.12.4 which would also include as a permitted condition to be imposed, compliance with a specific plan provided by a developer. The Council concurred. There being no others wishing to be heard, it was moved by Councilman McA1- lister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that an amendment be incorporated in the proposed Zoning Ordinance which would permit hospitals and mortuaries in all zones with a conditional use permit. Mayor McCorquodale voted no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to bring back the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for adoption at the meeting of June 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1195 - Regulating vehicular movements on private roads and parking lots - 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. 1196 - Amending City Code regulating dogs running at large - 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 NOo 1197 - Amending Code relating to purchasing procedures - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Scott~ Sytvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1198 - Prohibiting moving and intermittent or flashing signs in all zones - First reading and adoption 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 ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodala, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5178 - Declaring intention to vacate a portion of Bonita Road and Willow Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5179 - Declaring intention to vacate a portion of First Avenue and Tobias Drive 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. 5180 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for construction of drainage facilities in "H" Street from Hilltop Drive to Patricia Avenue Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5181 - Approving first amendment to Chula Vista-Spring Valley Sanitation District Agreement~ Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5182 - Granting deed to Robert Lackey for Lot 5, Palm Gardens Estates Offered by Councilman Sylvester~ the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ McCorquodale~ McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5183 - Amending Schedule II of Traffic Code to include special stops on "K" Street Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5184 - Waiving bidding requirements for purchase of signal con- trollers components Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, pasmed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absmnt: None RESOLUTION NO. 5185 - Accepting and dedicating Lot B of Seaview Estates No. 1 Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5186 - Accepting lien agreement for deferral of public improvements at 200 Broadway Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5187 - Accepting grant deeds for drainage easements for Shasta Street and "G" Street drainage channels Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5188 - Authorizing mailing and pesting of "Notice to Construct" and setting hearing for 1911 B~kAct, Phase 13 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5189 - Appropriating funds for City's share of cost involved in approval of California Office of ArchitectUre and Construc- tion of plans and specifications for Loma Verde Park-School development Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, ~o-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5190 - Opposing removal of tax exemption on municipal bonds Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilr~n Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5191 - Setting public hearing for proposed 1969-1970 budget Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following voter to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: Hone Absent: None MOVING OF GARAGE APPROVED Administrative Officer pro rem Sullins stated a request has been received from Mrs. Dale Hill to move a garage to the southwest corner of Oxford Street and Monserate Avenue. The move has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Building Inspection Department. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted, subject to all conditions required by the Building Inspector and the Planning Commission. 8:20 P.M. - Councilman McAllister excused himself from the meeting at this time. REQUEST TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS APPROVED Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer pro tam Sullins, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the request of the Bonita Vista Basketball Club for permiSmion to paint house numbers on curbs in the general area of the school, be approved. REFUND AUTHORIZED FOR SEWER RELOCATION CHARGE Administrative Officer pro tam Sullins reported on the request of Mr. and Mrs. Andres Torres-Campos for a refund on sewer charges made by the City for prop- erty located at 898 First Avenue. Because of sewer trouble, the sewer already serving the house on First Avenue, was changed to serve from "L" Street. The property owner was required to pay for only 40 feet of the 80 feet lateral in- stallation due to the house already having been connected to the sewer. Connec- tion and inspection fees were waived. Mayor McCorquodale stated his study of the matter indicated that circumstances which prompted the relocation of the sewer were created through no fault of the property owner, and was of the opinion a refund was justified. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a refund of $200.00 be made to Mr. and Mrs. Torres-Campos for sewer charges for property at 898 First Avenue. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated he will delay his trip to Washington for appearance at the hearing regarding Cable TV and will re-schedule his appearance for the second half of the hearing which will be held in June, at which time he will be in the east to attend the MayorS' Conference in Pittsburgh. The Mayor announced the appointment of David Hirsch as chairman of the new Chula Vista Youth Council. Mayor M~Corquodale announced the appointment to the Charter Review Committee of Dr. Franklin Glanz, Alex Pressutti, George Duryee, John A. Smith, Tom Pasqua, Leo Perkins, Fred Gelsomini, George Bowden and William Baue~ It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the appointments be ratified. Mayor McCorquodale stated that the Federal Aid Coordinators Conference will be held in Washington on May 27 and 28. The conference ties in with a similar meeting of the U. S. Conference of Mayors, to be held OhM ay 26. The Mayor asked if the Council was desirous of having representation at the conference. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the trip to Washington be authorized and the necessary funds allocated. FERTILIZER DONATED TO CITY A letter was read from Mr. Walter Hodge congratulating the City on its beau- tification program and as a contribution to the program, donating 5,000 yards of fertilizer. Referred to staff for acceptance of donation and letter of appreciation. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Miss Enid Hause tendering her resignation from the Sister City Friendship Co~ission as of the expiration of her term, June 30, 1969. The Mayor asked that a letter be sent Miss Hause thanking her for her service on the Conmaission. ACQUISITION OF FERRY BOAT FOR THEATER PURPOSES URGED The Clerk reported having received nine letters from citizens in favor of the City purchasing a Coronado Ferry for theater purposes. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT A letter was read from the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce requesting an encroachment permit on the dedicated but unused portion of Moss Street where it dead-ends at Interstate 5 freeway. Use of the permit would be to relocate a directional sign which is now on City property near "J" Street on the east side of the freeway. Referred to staff for consideration. REQUEST FOR OPPOSITION OF LEGISLATION A letter was read from the City of Emeryville, California, urging the Council to support legislation designed to protect San Francisco Bay but emphatically re- questing opposition to legislation which would allow State encroachment upon the principle of home rule. Referred to City Attormey for consideration. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M., sine die. Cit 'Cl rk f