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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/04/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday April 1, 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 Explorer Scout Simon Smith. Rev. James Donald of St. Marks Lutheran 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 March 25, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Councilman Sylvester nominated Councilman Hamilton for Mayor Fro Tempore. There being no other nominations, it was moved by Councilman Scott that the nomina- tions be closed. A unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Hamilton for Mayor Pro Tempore. Mayor McCorquodale presented a plaque to Councilman Scott for his service as Mayor Pro Tempore for the past year. PRESENTATION OF ART AWARD Mrs. Evelyn Coffield~ President of the Chula Vista Art Guild, introduced Mrs. Doris Cox whose painting won the Mayor's award at the Art Show, held by the Guild and the National City Art Association in conjunction with the 200th anniver- sary celebration. Mrs. Cox presented the picture to the City of Chula Vista. Mayor McCorquodale presented the $50.00 award to Mrs. Cox. REPORT FROM PORT COMMISSIONER Port Cormnissioner C. R. Campbell gave a summary report on Port District activities, especially in the South Bay area. He~d on his recent trip, on behalf of the Port District, to Australia and the Far East. Mr. Campbell suggested that once or twice a year, bime be allotted on the agenda for a more detailed report, with help of staff, maps, screen, etc. The Mayor suggested that the meeting of May 13, be designated as the time for the first of such reports. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Cansideration of zone change from C-1 to R-3 and change in front setback from 5 feet to 15 feet for property at 286 Madrona Street Administrative Officer Ross stated that the staff has met with Mr. Peters, owner of the property at 286 Madrona Street, and Mr. Peters has agreed to pay for the improvement of the alley and drainage to the rear of the property, the agree- ment to be executed within three months. Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing reopened. No one wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1183 - Approving zone change and setback for property at 286 Madrona Street - 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 McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to annex Casey's First Avenue Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed annexation to the City of Casey's First Avenue Annexation, Mayor McCorquodale de- clared the hearing open. No one wishing to be haard, and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1184 - Approving Casey's First Avenue Annexation - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1186 - Amending City Code relating to procedures for abatement and removal of public nuisances regarding vehicles - 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, M~Corquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1180 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to allow split duplexes in R-3 zones - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1181 - Prezoning Mahy's Oleander Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1182 - Amending Ordinance No. 990 relative to public works fees for plans and specifications - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5113 - Approving tentative map of Kingswood Subdivision Units No. 1 and No. 2 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5114 ~ Accepting public improvements - Mestler Manor Subdivision Unit No. 4 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5115 - Approving reimbursement agreement with O & R Centers for sewer installation Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5116 - Accepting offer and appropriating funds for purchase of property at Fig Avenue and "F" Street for parking lot purposes 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. 5117 - Accepting schematics for Phase I and authorizing procedure with Phase ti of agreement with Richard Wheeler and Associates for Civic Center-Police facility 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. 5118 - Support of Assembly Bill 715 - Repeal of State painting standards 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, Sytvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON PURCHASE OF LAN-OAT NORTHEAST CORNER OF "F" STREET AND GARRETT AVENUE Administrative Officer Ross stated he has met with Mr. Lou Reneau, owner of the property located at the northeast corner of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue and Mr. Reneau has indicated that he will be willing to sell his property to the City for $150,000. Mr. Ross recommended that the offer be declined and the staff directed to continue with an appraisal of the property. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- tied that the offer of Mr. Reneau be declined and the staff be authorized to con- tinue with an appraisal of the property. Councilman Sylvester voted no. REQUEST TO MOVE BUILDING TO 199 CORTE MARIA A letter was read from Mr. Daniel Green withdrawing his offer to purchase the City lot at the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street, thus eliminat- ing the necessity for approval of his request for permission to move a dwelling onto the property. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Council action to accept the offer of Mr. Green ~or purchase of the lot be rescinded and his request for withdrawal granted. It was moved by Council- man Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that the matter pertaining to moving of a building onto the property be filed. STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CORTE MARIA LOT REQUESTED Mr. William Ryan, 191 Corte Maria, requested that the Council direct the Safety Commission to make a study and report with regard to the traffic problem at Corte Maria and "E" Street. Mayor McCorquodale stated this would be done and asked that the Commission notify Mr. Ryan of the time the subject would be discussed in order for him to be present. It was suggested that a study be made by the Parks and Recreation Con~nission to determine the best possible use of the City lot at Corte Maria and "E" Street. ~ STUDY OF SETBACK ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the Planning Cormnission study and advise the Council if an amendment is needed to the setback ordinance because of the fact we now have setbacks that are set by map rather than at a constant distance from the street. ~ ~,~TRIP TO SACRAMENTO FOR TWO SCHOOL PATROL BOYS AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated the Chief of Police has suggested that the Council authorize a tour of the State Capitol for Sergeant Zeitelhack and two of the most outstanding boys in the Junior Patrol. Funds are available in the 1-26 salary account. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Sergeant and two patrol boys be authorized to make the trip. MOVING OF ANIMAL SHELTER TO TEMPORARY LOCATION AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated that because of the failure of the City and Dr. Case to come to an agreement on the price for his property on Bay Boulevard (proposed site for the animal shelter), it would be his recommendation that the animal shelter be moved, on a temporary basis, to property owned by the City on "J" Street, west of Bay Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that authorization be given to move the animal shelter, on a temporary basis, to City-owned land on "J" Street, west of Bay Boule- vard. I~EPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS FOR CASE PROPERTY Administrative Officer Ross stated that he has met with Dr. Case relative to purchase of his property for location of the animal shelter. Dr. Case has indi- cated that the bottom price he would accept for the property is $56,000. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution refusing the offer of Dr. Case and terminating negotiations, said resolution to make no mention of payment to the appraiser of the property. AUTHORIZATION GIVEN FOR APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY ON THIRD AVENUE Administrative Officer Ross stated that the City-owned property on Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets, which was purchased as a site for the Police Department, is now surplus property, and it would be his recommendation that it be appraised for sale. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that an appraisal of the property on Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets, be authorized. PERMIT FEES WAIVED FOR YMCA Upon recommendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the YMCA be required to pay only the min- imum building permit fee of $3.00, the minimum plumbing permit fee of $4,00, and the minimum electrical permit fee of $3.00, on the proposed addition to their build- ing. LEASE OF BOOTH AT 200thANNIVERSARY FIESTA OFFERED TO CITY A letter was read from the San Diego 200th Anniversary, Inc., Fiesta 200 offering to lease to the City a booth to dispense information on Chula Vista. Cost of booths is $250 and $500 per month for a six-month period. Referred to Tourist and Visitors Association and the Chamber of Commerce regarding possible manning of the facilities and possible benefit to the City. AMENDMENT TO LIBRARY POLICY STATEMENT A memorandum was read from the Library Board setting forth an amendment to the Library Policy Statement pertaining to use of Library facilities. Referred to staff. COMMENDATION ~ ~ l~el~ 47~ Berland Way, commended the Coumcll on the expedient way in which the Council meeting was conducted. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:25 P.M.,sine die. City Clerk