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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/03/25 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C~ VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 25, 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: Councilman Hamilton 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 Carlos Chacon. Rev. Collett of the First Methodist Church gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and car- ried that the minutes for the meeting of March 18, 1969, be approved, copies hav- ing been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to Zoning Ordinance - split duplexes :.in R-3 zone This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would permit the split duplex concept in the R-3 zone, 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. 1180 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to allow split duplexes in R-3 zones - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott~ Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hamilton 7:10 P.M. - Councilman Hamilton took his seat at the Council table at this time. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration 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 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider a change of zone from C-1 to R-3 and change in front setback from 5 feet to 15 feet for property at 286 Madrona Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. J. D. Peters, owner of the property, was questioned by the Council as to possi- bility of improving the alley and drainage at the rear of the property. No others wished to be heard. A letter was read from Mr. Albert Boyer opposing both the rezoning and change in setback. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued one week in order for Mr. Peters to discuss the alley and drainage problem with the City Engineer. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning for Mahy's Oleander Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the prezon- lng for Mahy's Oleander Annexation, 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. 1181 - Prezoning Mahy's Oleander Annexation - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1182 - Amending Ordinance No. 990 relative to public works fees for plans and specifications - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1176 - Changing zone for property at 556, 560 and 564 "G" Street and reducing setbacks - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None OP.p. INANCE NO. 1177 - Approving change in front setback for property in 400 block of "F" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1179 - Amending City Code relating to administration and regulation of park and recreational facilities - 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, McAllister Noes: Mayor McCorquodale Absent: None It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the ordinance be referred to the Human Relations Commission for study and recommendations on possible amendments. CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS OF BOND ELECTION RETURNS "I, KENNETH Po CAIIPBELL, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the returns for the Drainage Bond Election, held March 18, 1969, have been duly and regularly canvassed as provided by law. The official results, as determined by the canvass, are as follows: Total "Yes" votes cast 2,641 Total "No" votes cast 2,270 Total votes cast 4,917 DATED: March 25, 1969 (s) Kenneth P. Campbell, City Clerk" RESOLUTION NO. 5106 - Declaring the result of the canvass of election returns of Special Drainage Bond Election held on March 18, 1969 "The City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, DOCS HEREBY RESOLVE, DETEI~iINE AND ORDER as follows: "Section 1. That a special bond election was duly called and regularly held in said city on the 18th day of March, 1969, at which election there was submitted to the qualified voters of said city the following proposition, to-wit: BOND PROPOSITION: SHALL the City of Chula Vista, California, incur a bonded indebtedness in the principal sum of $3,500,000 for the purpose of the acquisition and construction by said City of a certain municipal improve- ment, to-wit: storm drain facilities with appurtenances and appurtenant work, including the acquisition of all real property~ easements~ rights of way, apparatus, equip- ment and other property necessary therefor? "Section 2. That the returns of said election have been duly and regularly canvassed as provided by law, and all absentee ballots, if any, returned have been canvassed as provided by law. "Section 3. That the votes cast in the p=ecincts established for said election upon said proposition and for and against said proposition, the absentee votes, if any, cast upon said proposition and £or and against said proposition, and the total votes cast at said election for and against said proposition and upon said proposition are as follows: Precinct BONDS - YES BONDS - NO CV-1 39 28 CV-2 16 23 CV-4 29 49 CV-5 66 15 CV-6 34 58 CV-7 56 80 CV-9 53 7O CV-11 132 29 CV-13 44 58 CV-15 26 27 CV-17 31 31 CV-21 53 41 CV-23 60 56 CV-25 59 49 CV-27 68 54 CV-29 31 34 CV-30 32 44 CV-33 73 28 CV-34 33 22 CV-36 16 3 CV-38 39 49 CV-40 39 55 CV~42 53 64 CV-44 48 34 CV-45 46 61 CV-47 57 37 CV-49 35 68 CV-51 62 81 CV-52 39 64 CV-54 68 52 CV-56 33 27 CV-58 30 29 CV-59 53 23 CV~61 41 62 CV-62 62 51 CV-65 56 58 CV~66 97 71 CV-69 86 53 CV-70 76 40 CV-71 66 45 CV-72 51 34 CV-74 34 24 CV-75 44 44 CV~76 45 35 CV-77 40 35 CV-79 34 27 CV-80 20 11 CV-83 56 40 CV-85 49 11 CV-86 32 25 CV-87 40 36 CV-93 33 31 CV-95 27 20 CV-96 24 29 CV-98 46 22 CV-99 21 13 Absentee 8 10 TOTALS 2,641 2,270 "Section 4. That the votes of less than two-thirds of all voters voting at said election upon said bond porposition were cast in favor of the adoption of said bond proposition, and said bond proposition is hereby declared to have failed to carry at said election. "Section 5. That the City Clerk of this City is hereby directed to enter this resolution in full in the minutes of this City Council, which entry shall constitute the City Clerk's statement of the result of the election. "ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 1969. (signed) Daniel A. McCorquodale Mayor of the City of Chula Vista, California '~TTEST: (signed) Kenneth Campbell City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California" 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, MeCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO.. 5107 - Requesting State legislation to revise or amend existing inequities pertaining to assessing and taxing of real property 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. 5108 - Approving supplement to master agreement for traffic signal maintenance between City of Chula Vista and County of San Diego 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 NOo 5109 - Granting request for extension of time on Bonita Road widen- ing project - Griffith Company Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5110 - Approving Bncontrolled embankment agreement - McCollom 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, ttamilton,~M~erquodale~ Noes: None Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5111 - Adopting policy to develop turfed play areas at elementary school sites 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. 5112 - Extending agreement with San Diego Urban League for Neigh- borhood Youth Corps Project 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 ~.~NSIDERATION OF OFFERS FOR THREE CITY-OWNED PARCELS OF 1AND Administrative Officer Ross stated bids have been received for the sale of City-owned property at the northwest corner of Kimball Terrace and Third Avenue extension~ the northwest corner of North Thtxd Avenue and Seavale Street and the northeast corner of forte Maria and "E" Street. It was recommended that the high bids be approved. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the bid of A. B. Ellington, in the amount of $5,000, be accepted for the property at the northwest corner of Kimball Terrace and Third Avenue extension, and in the amount of $2,500 for the property at the northwest corner of North Third Avenue and Seavale Street; that the bid of Daniel Green in the amount of $6,000 be accepted for the property at the northeast corner of forte Maria and '~" Street; and that the City Attorney be directed to proceed with the necessary Steps to con- vey said parcels. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported the City has received a contribution of $10.00 from the Ladies Auxiliary, Fleet Reserve Association, South Bay Unit 61, for use in the development of tot lots in Chula Vista. Mayor McCorquodale stated a conference, conducted by the National League of Cities, will be held in Washington, D. C., on March 30 and April 1. He urged City representation at the conference. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that one Councilman be authorized to attend the conference. The Mayor stated the Chamber of Commerce has conducted a tour to Sacramento the last two years. He urged that provisions be made in the future for some rep- resentation from the City on this annual tour. Mayor McCorquodale stated that perhaps the City Attorney could inform the Council as to the possibility of State Senate Bill 443 being applicable in Chula Vista. The bill provides for establishment of Special Benefit Districts for areas that benefit from a transit system. ~ REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Mr. Norman Clark, 652 Seavale Street, introduced Mr. Edgar Thomas, founder of the Southern California Indian Assistance Corporation. Mr. Thomas requested Council assistance in locating a parcel of land or building, or monetary assistance, in order for them to carry on their work in Chula Vista. ~'RESOLUTION - Approving agreement between the City and H. R. Case for sale and purchase of site for animal shelter This resolution was added to the agenda by unanimous consent of the Council. The agreement called for the payment of $57,850.00 to Br. Case and $475.00 to the appraiser~ It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the agreement be amended to include an offer of $50,000.00 for the property and that it be brought back to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Scott voted no. Mayor McCorquodale stated that if the property is unavailable at the $50,000 price, he would like to have an alternate site submitted at the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and car- ried that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss appointment of member to Human Relations Commission. 8:25 P.M. - Council adjourned; reconvened at 9:30 P.M~ It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that Mrs. Marjorie Evans be appointed a member of the Human Relations Com- mission to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Helen Tice, said term to expire June $0, 1970. DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE TRAFFIC HAZARD Because it is proposed to move a house onto the property at the northeast corner of Corte Maria and "E" Street, Councilman Sylvester suggested that the former Council action selling the property be rescinded and the Traffic Engineer directed to determine if the sight distance will be disrupted by the house move-in. Mr. Daniel Green, purchaser of the property from the City, assured the Council that the house he proposes to move in will not in any way disrupt the present viewing distance, traffic-wise. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor McCorquodale stated there would be a Council conference on Tuesday, April 1, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., for the purpose of discussing plans for a fleating theater and plans for the widening of "F" Street, west of Broadway. ADJOUILNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M., sine die.