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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.