HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/04/29 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday April 29, 1969
An adjourned 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
Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Absent: None
Also Present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City
Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor McCorquodale, followed by a
moment of silent prayer.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MISS CHULA VISTA
Mr. Lorenzo Provencio, outgoing President of the Chula Vista Junior Chamber of
Commerce, expressed appreciation to the Mayor for his cooperation during the past year
and took this time to introduce Dee Miles, Miss Chula Vista for 1969.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and
carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 22, 1969, be approved, copies hsvin~
been sent to each of the Councilmen.
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to the
regulation of the height of signs in cormnercial and industrial zones
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed
amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to the regulation of the height of signs
in commercial and industrial zones, 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. 1191 - Amending zoning ordinance pertaining to height of signs in commer-
cial and industrial zones - 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to the
regulations for supplemental "B" zones - eliminates gross density
calculation on a permissive basis
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed
amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to the regulations for supplemental "B"
zones, Mayor MeCorquodale 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. 1192 - Amending zoning ordinance relating to regulations for supplemental
"B" zones - First reading
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Otay Land Company from Planning Commission action denying
their application for rezoning of 47.4 acres north of Telegraph
Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the aopeal of
Otay Land Company from Planning Commission action denying their application for re-
zoning from R-1 to R-2, R-3-B-3 and C-1 for 47.4 acres north of Telegraph Canyon Road,
east of Hilltop Drive, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open.
Mr. Carmen Pasquale, Executive Vice-President of the Gerston Construction Com-
pany and General Partner of the Otay Land Company, appelants, spoka in support of the
appeal and introduced Ron Calhoun, Engineer and Planner for the Company. Mr. Calhoun
gave in detail the full intent and ramifications of the proposed development showing
pictures and slides of the proposed project, during his presentation.
Speaking in opposition to the rezoning were Mr.& Mrs. Stan Pochodowicz, l0
East Palomar Drive; Bill Mahin, 797 Monserate; Hal Hudson; Edward Dlugo, 211 East
Millan; Mrs. Howard Otterholt, 226 Kearney Court; Frank Meyer, 23 E1 Capitan Drive;
Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road; Dr. Franklin Glanz: Peter L. Coomer, 768 Neptune
Court and Robert Mullin, 191 East Millan Street.
A letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. George Laury, 156 East Millan opposing
the rezoning.
No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman
Scott, and carried, that the Council be given time to weigh all evidence presented at
the hearing and withhold action until the meeting of May 27, 1969. The motion was
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilman Hamilton, Scott, McCorquodale, McAllister
NOES: Councilman Sylvester
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Otay Land Company from Planning Commission action denying
their application for rezoning of 47.4 acres north of Telegraph Canyon
Road, east of Hilltop Drive
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried,
that this hearing be continued until the meeting of May 27, 1969 at 7:00 P.M.
ORDINANCE NO. 1188 - Rezoning property at 380 "K" Street and reducing setbacks -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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1189 - Rezoning property at northwest corner of Broadway and "H" Street -
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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1190 - Amending Schedule IX of Traffic Code to include increased speed
limit on Second 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 adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5145 - Adopting moratorium on outdoor advertising signs
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. 5146 - Accepting aasement for street purposes on Tidelands Avenue from
Santa Fe Land Improvement Company
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. 5147 -Aceepting public improvements - Dalseth Hills Subdivision Unit
No. 7
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. 5148 - Approving agreement for City participation in drainage project
in 400 block of Broadway
Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sylvester
NOES: Councilman Scott
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5149 - Accepting, naming and dedicating grant deed for street purposes -
Kearney 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5150 - Accepting grant deeds for street purposes in seven subdivisions
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. 5151 - Accepting quitclaim deed for one-foot control lot in Castle View
Subdivision
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. 5152 - Withdrawing Casey's First Avenue Annexation from the Montgomery
Fire District
Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5153 - Opposing amending of Brown Act - SB 312, SB 314
Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5154 - Opposing required recordings of public meetings as set forth in SB 495
Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous
consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOVING OF DWELLING APPROVED
Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from Mr. Daniel
Green to move a dwelling from 471 Hale Street to 102 E1 Capitan Drive. The move has
been approved by the Planning Commission and the Buildin~ Inspection Department. It was
moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the request
be granted subject to all conditions required by the Building Inspector and Planning Com-
mission. Councilman Sylvester abstained.
REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF MEETING TIME FOR SAFETY COMMISSION
A letter was received from the Safety Commission requesting to change the time of
their me~tings to the fourth Wednesday of each month.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried, that the request be approved.
LEFT TURN LANE AUTHORIZED AT FIRST AVENUE AND "E" STREET
A letter was received from the Safety Commission recommending the installation of
a left turn lane at the intersection of First Avenue and "E" Street.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried, that the recommendation be approved.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AUTHORIZED
A letter was received from the Safety Commission recor~nending that a class in
Defensive Driving be made available to Chula Vistans.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried, that the recommendation be approved.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND SAFETY COMMISSION
Regarding use of City-owned property at Corte Maria and "E" Street
A letter was received from the Safety Commission recommending that a portion of
the embankment and block wall on the City property at the northeast corner of "E" Street
and Corte Maria onto "E" Street be restricted to right turn only. Also that nothing be
built on the property in question, but improved and maintained by the City.
A letter was received from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending that
the City-owned lot at Corte Maria and "E" Street be made to be an extension of the land-
scaping on the "E" Street banks.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried, that the recommendations of the Safety Commission and Parks and Recreation Com-
mission be approved.
CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION BUDGET
Adminstrative Officer Ross stated he has received from Richard Huff, Deputy Direc-
tor for Program Coordination of the Comprehensive Planning Organization, a proposed budget
for the City of Chula Vista for the next fiscal year, which would obligate the City to
participate to the extent of $2,200. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by
Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the Council concurs in the approval of the budget,
said approval being contigent upon other cities doing the same.
PURCHASE OF CITY MAPS AUTHORIZED
Adminstrative Officer Ross stated that the staff has considered the request
from the Chamber of Commerce that the City purchase from 50,000 to 75,000 copies of a
revised map of Chula Vista in order that the maps may be distributed to visitors via
service stations, motels, etc. It was the recommendation of the staff that 50,000
copies of the maps be purchased with funds coming from the 1-19 BO.SB account and that
at least 5,000 of the maps be delivered to the City offices for general use and distri-
bution.
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried,
that the expenditure of $2,274.50 be authorized for purchase of 50,000 of the maps with
at least 5,000 copies of the maps being delivered to the City.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCorquodale reported that it has been brought to his attention, unoffi-
cially, that an amount in excess of $300,000 has been placed in the State budget for
planning and development of plans for the Otay Prison Facility.
NEED FOR MOBILE PARKS
A postcard was read from Mr. Dick Hause, 731 "G'~ Street, stating the need, in
his opinion, of more mobile parks in Chula Vista.
REQUEST TO RELOCATE SIGN ON CITY PROPERTY
A letter was read from owners of the Cavalier Motor Hotel requesting permission
to relocate their existing sign on City property in Sweetwater Valley, to a point about
100 feet west of its present location~ due to Freeway widening projects.
Due to the Council having declared a 180 day moratorium on construction or
re-location of out-door advertising signs and the fact that the lease will be up in
August of this year for the present sign, it was decided not to take any action until
from three to five months from now.
The Mayor suggested that the Planning Commission might study and make sugges-
tions for a special type of sign for erection on the freeways that will direct tourists
into the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 10:05 P.M., sine die.