HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/04/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday April 8, 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 Ross, City Engineer
Cole, Planning Director Warren
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Scott Pacetti, Explorer Scout. Rev.
Ken Pagard of the First Baptist Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 1, 1969, be approved, copies
having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
~'PRESENTATION OF PICTURE OF GOVERNOR REAGAN
Mayor McCorquodale accepted, on behalf of the City, a picture of Governor
Reagan, presented by Mrs. George Brines and donated by the Chula Vista Republican
Women's Club.
PUBLIC HEARING - Prezoning from County E-1 to R-l-B-12 certain property on the
north side of Sweetwater Road, west of Bonita Woods Subdivision
Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission has recommended
that this property be prezoned R-1-B-15-D and R-1-B-20-D.
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed
prezoning to R-l-B-12 of certain property on the north side of Sweetwater Road,
west of Bonita Woods Subdivision, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open.
Mr. Albin Marn, 4809 Butternut Hollow Lane, representing a majority of the
residents in Orchard Hill and Bonita Woods Subdivision, spoke in opposition to any
zoning less than 20,000 square feet. Others speaking in opposition were Jerry
Massie, 4801 Butternut Hollow Lane, and Dale Lawson~ 3232 Orchard Road.
Mr. Alvin J. Vitek, developer of the property, spoke in favor of the pre-
zoning and introduced his engineer, Charles Crow, who stated they concur with the
Planning Commission recommendation for architectural control and site planning.
Others speaking in favor of the proposed prezoning were Paul Miller, realtor, and
Wesley Ball, one of the owners of the property. No others wishing to be heard,
the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
A letter was read from John and Eleanor Petersen, owners of property adja-
cent to the Williams property, opposing a change to anything less than one-half
acre lot size.
Findings of the Planning Commission were read.
ORDINANCE NO. 1186 - Prezoning certain property north of Sweetwater Road, west of
Bonita Woods Subdivision, to R-1-B-15-D and R-1-B-20-D -
First reading
It was moved by Councilman McAtlister 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1187 - Amending City Code relating to disturbing the peace and dis-
orderly conduct - 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAltister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1183 - Approving zone change and setback for property at 286 Madrona
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. 1184 - Approving Casey's First Avenue Annexation - 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. 1185 - Amending City Code relating to procedures for abatement and
removal of public nuisances regarding vehicles - Second read-
ing and adoption
It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its
second reading and ~hat 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. 5119 - Declining offer by Dr. Harlan Case to sell site for animal
shelter
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. 5120 - Approving proposal of Alan Comstock for appraisal of prop-
erties at "F" Street and Garrett Avenue, and on Third Avenue
between "K" and "L" Streets, and appropriating necessary funds
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, Hamilton~ McCorquodale
Noes: Councilman Sylvester
Absent: None
RESOLUTION - Appropriating $475.00 for payment for appraisal of property at 364
Bay Boulevard
The City Attorney having indicated that this action has already been taken
by the Council, it was moved~by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllis-
ter, and carried that the resolution be filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 5121 - Approving amendment to agreement with Ben Jaehn for Loma
Verde Park access
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. 5122 - Accepting, naming and dedicating certain real property
adjacent to James 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, McGorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5123 - Initiating reconstruction, remodeling and converting utility
services and acquisition of necessary right-of-way for under-
grounding of utilities in the "H" Street Underground Utility
District
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, McCorquodale
Abstaining: Gouncitman Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor McCorquodale expressed concern that the transformers for the project
were going to be placed in the front yards of property owners. The City Engineer
stated he would get a comparison of cost for undergrounding the transformers.
RESOLUTION NO. 5124 - Accepting petition for construction of improvements in
Arizona Street under provisions of 1911 Act
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. 5125 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement with George B.
Williams
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, McAltister
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon suggestion of the Mayor, the City Attorney stated he would look into
the possibility of working out some method whereby new owners, in the exchange of
property, would be cognizant of prior agreements wRich affect the property, such
as the uncontrollable embankment agreements.
RESOLUTION NO. 5126 - Dedicating one-foot lot at west end of 100 block of E1
Capitan
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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister
Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5127 - Approving concept of floating theater and authorizing Mayor
to negotiate with the Port District and Toll Bridge Authority
regarding acquisition and installation - Ferry Boat
Offered by Councilman McAllister, ~he 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
A letter was read from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau recom-
mending that the Council negotiate for the purchase of one of the Coronado-San Diego
ferry boats.
RESOLUTION NO. 5128 - Approving agreement between the State of California and the
City regarding Work Incentive Program
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. 5129 - Accepting bids for sale of police cars and motorcycle
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
BIDS REJECTED FOR RECREATION CENTER ENTRANCE REMODELING
Administrative Officer Ross stated one bid has been received for the remod-
eling of the entrance to the Recreation Center. The bid being 35% over the esti-
mate of the staff, it was recommended that the bid be accepted and rejected.
It was moved by Councilman M~Allister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that the bid for remodeling of the Recreation Center entrance be
accepted and rejected and the City Engineer authorized to negotiate for completion
of the project. Councilman Scott voted no.
REQUEST FOR ACCESS ACROSS ONE-FOOT LOT DENIED
Administrative Officer Ross stated the Planning Department has studied the
request of Ray Koenig for access across the one-foot lot at the northerly terminus
of Camino del Cerro Grande in Country Club Heights Subdivision (Bonita Bel Aire)
and have concluded access could be granted to Mr. Koenig without the City relin-
quishing control of the one-foot lot. It would be a matter of Council policy as
to whether or not all the property which would be served by the extension of Camino
del Cerro Grande should be annexed to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and
carried that the request of Mr. Koenig for access across the one-foot lot be denied.
REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Rezoning from R-3 to R-1 for area bounded by
Flower and "D" Streets~ Woodlawn and Madison
Avenues
A report was submitted from the Planning Commission setting forth reasons
why the Commission declines to initiate rezoning from R-3 to R-1 for the area
bounded by Flower and "D" Streets, and Woodtawn and Madison Avenues. It was moved
by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman $¥tvester, and carried that the
report be accepted and filed.
SCHEDULE APPROVED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PARKING LOT AT 205 LANDIS AVENUE
A schedule for improvement of the parking lot at 205 Landis Avenue was sub-
mitted to the Council for consideration. Completion date for the project was set
for June 30, 1969. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman
Scott, and carried that improvement of the lot proceed in accordance with the
schedule submitted.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCorquodale reported the City has received a contribution of ~100
from the Emblem Club for use in the development of tot lots in Chula Vista.
The Mayor stated details have been worked out on the Food Center which will
be distributing food to the needy but stated any contributions would be appreciated
for defraying cost of utilities.
SAN DIEGO-CORONADO BAY BRIDGE CEREMONIES
A letter was received from the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Ceremonies
Cormnittee suggesting the Council appropriate funds to assist in the general execu-
tion of the program and luncheon to be held in conjunction with the Bay Bridge
Opening Ceremonies. They also suggested a list of guests that might attend from
Chula Vista. Referred to staff.
REQUEST FOR DECISION ON BROADWAY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICTS
A letter was read from the Broadway Association requesting by May 1, 1969,
a decision on formation of underground utility districts on Broadway. Referred
to Underground Utilities Advisory Cormnittee for answer as soon as possible.
ACQUISITION OF 47 ACRES FOR PARK RECOMMENDED
A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recon~nended the
acquisition of the 47 acres in the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon area for use as a park
site. Administrative Officer Ross stated a report would be forthcoming at the
next meeting on outcome of negotiations with owners of the 47 acres.
GAEDEN PARK DEVELOPMENT
A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending
that a committee including representatives of the Planning Department, the Parks
and Recreation Department and the various horticultural and beautification groups
be formed for the purpose of further study and consideration of a Garden Park.
Mayor McCorquodale suggested the committee be appointed.
REQUEST FOR STORAGE AND LAUNCHING FACILITIES AT MARINA
A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending
that the Council attempt to acquire space at the "J" Street Marina for storage
and launching facilities for future public use. Referred to Port Commissioner
Campbell.
PURCHASE OF FEILRY FOR THEATER OPPOSED
Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, expressed opposition to using tax-
payers' money for purchasing and converting one of the San Diego-Coronado Bay
ferries for use as a theater.
REQUEST FOR WEED CONTROL
Councilman Sylvester suggested the staff contact the Division of Highways
pertaining to weeds on off- and on-ramps to Montgomery freeway, particularly at
"E" Street.
CONSOLIDATION OF POLICE AND FLRE DEPARTMENTS
Councilman Scott asked if a feasibility study has ever been made on con-
solidation of the Fire and Police Departments and stated he would like some infor-
mation on the subject.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:10 sine die.
City Clerk