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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/01/28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOILNIA Held Tuesday January 28, 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 Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, MaAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engi- neer Cole, planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 21, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. //INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL Administrative Officer Ross introduced Mr. Tom McCabe, newly appointed Director of Personnel and recommended approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the appointment of Mr. McCabe be approved. PUBLIC HEARII~G - Consideration of change in front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for properties on east side of Fifth Avenue between "C" and "D" Streets This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed change in front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for property on the east side of Fifth Avenue between "C" and "D" Streets, 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. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1167 - Approving change in setbacks on the east side of Fifth Avenue between "C" and '~" Streets - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sytvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None /, PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoningand reductionn°rthin°ffront"K" Street,setback133 feet east of Fourth Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the rezon- lng of property north of "K" Street, 133 feet east of Fourth Avenue from R-1 to R-3 and reduction in front setback from 20 feet to 15 feet, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1168 - Rezoning property north of "K" Street, 133 feet east of Fourth Avenue and reducing front setbacks - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister~ Scott, Sylvester~ Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None · PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance regulat- img tandem parking This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to off-street parking require- ments, 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. 1169 - Approving amendment to Zoning Ordinance regulating off- street parking requirements - 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 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of change in front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for that area bounded by Flower, "D" Streets, Woodlawn and Madison Avenues This being the time and place, as advertised, for a ~e~i~g on the pro- posed change in front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for that area bounded by Flower, "D" Streets, Woodlawn and Madison Avenues, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Speaking in opposition to the reduction in setback were Clarence Knight, 117 Jefferson Avenue, M~artin Heisler, 133 Jefferson Avenue, Louis Boselli, 109 Oaklawn Avenue, Alfred Luedtke, 668 "D" Street, Carl Wall, 653 Garrett Avenue, and Lorne Dunseith, 655 "D" Street. Speaking in favor of the setback reduction were Felix Dismukes, 1909 Dale Street, San Diego, and John Bloodworth, 682 "D" Street. A petition was submitted, bearing 53 signatures, opposing the reduction in setback and requesting that the area be rezoned to R-1. Findings of the Plan- ning Commission were read. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that no further action be taken on reducing the setbacks in the area and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for report. Council- man Scott voted no. ACTION ON APPEAL OF LORNE DUNSEITH OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION GRANTING SET- BACK REDUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 126 JEFFERSON A hearing having been held on this appeal at the meeting of November 12, 1968, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council override the action of the Planning Commission and grant the appeal and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution. ORDINANCE NO. 1166 - Amending Parking District No. 1 Ordinance No. 847 - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this or,~inance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None P~ESOLUTION NO. 5035 - Approving tentative map of Palomar View Heights Subdivision Offered by Councilman SylvesteN, 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. 5036 - Dedicating and naming previously deeded parcels for street purposes 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:~i None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5037 - Dedicating and naming previously accepted one-foot control lots for street purposes 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. 5038 - Accepting, dedicating and naming previously rejected real property for street purposes Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and . ~dopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5039 - Approving agreement for acquisition of Loma Verde Park access road 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. 5040 - Concerning future operation of CATV system Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5041 - Appropriation of funds for attendance of City officials at Sports Foundation award ceremony 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 P. ESOLUTION NO. 5042 - Modifying agreement with Wheeler & Associates for Police facility 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. 5043 - Accepting proposal of Gerald Kibbey for appraisal of the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Road Park site 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. 5044 - Accepting proposal of E. Alan Comstock for appraisal of the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Road Park site 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, SylYester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None L,zCALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR NORMAN PARK CENTER ADDITION Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Public Works Department be authorized to call for bids for addition to Norman Park Center. ~'CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR IP, RIGATION EQUIPMENT Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be authorized to call for bids for irrigation equipment for Memorial Park and General Roca Park. DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF BENCHES FOR BROADWAY Administrative Officer Ross reviewed past discussion on the purchase of benches for Broadway and recommended a continuance of the matter for 30 days in order to have more time to determine feasibility of converting the proposed Mexican benches in accordance with Council wishes. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, that the matter be continued for 30 days. The motion failed with Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale and Scott voting no. Mrs° Torres-Campos spoke in favor of using the Mexican benches on Broad- way. Mr. Herbert Hillson spoke in favor of using cement benches, as on Third Avenue. Mr. Clint Mathews, representing the Broadway Association, stated the Association has raised all the funds possible toward purchase of bus benches for Broadway and that if the Mexican benches are chosen, the City will have to make up the difference in cost. Mr. Cencebaugh opposed buying the benches in Mexico. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton and seconded by Mayor M¢Corquodale that the City purchase the Mexican benches with possibility of wooden slats in the seats being changed. Councilman Scott amended the motion by moving that the City buy 10 of the Mexican benches and 21 of the aluminum benches. Amemd- ment died for lack of a second. The original motion carried with Councilman Sylvester voting no. ~z~LEFT-TURN IANE ON FOURTH AVENUE AUTHORIZED - From "F" Street to Parkway A letter was submitted from the Safety Cormnission recommending the in- stallation of a continuous left-turn lane on Fourth Avenue from "F" Street to Parkway. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to install the left-turn lane as recom- mended, on a trial basis. ~.~REqUEST FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE NOISE METER A letter was submitted from the Safety Commission recommending that the Council authorize the purchase of a vehicle noise meter to enable the Police to enforce the ordinance pertaining to motorcycle noise. It was moved by Council- man Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be referred to the staff for study and report back. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the staff also look into the method used by the Police Department of enforcing the noise ordinance as it pertains to commercial establishments adjacent to residential areas. LEFT-TURN SLOTS AT SECOND AVENUE AND "E" STREET AUTHORIZED A letter was submitted from the Safety Commission recommending the in~ stallation of left-turn slots at Second Avenue and "E" Street. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to install the left-turn slots at Second and "E" as recommended. COUNCIL ARGENTS IN FAVOR OF DRAINAGE BOND ELECTION Arguments in favor of the drainage bond election were submitted by the City Attorney for Council approval. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council provisionally approve the ar~,~nts, as the City Attorney has to delete 200 words to bring them within the limit.:allowed by law, and in view of the fact other organizations might be willing to endorse the bonds with the Council. ~/'RE~UEST FOR LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS DENIED A letter was submitted from the Parks and Recreation Cormnission recom- mending that the request of the Sweetwater Valley Little League for Little League fields in Rohr Park be denied, in view of the inclusion of possible locations for such fields in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan which is in the process of development. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Com- mission be accepted. TEMPORARY HELP AUTHORIZED FORADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT Administrative Officer Ross requested that the Council approve the hiring of Mr. Ronald Po Baker at $600 ~r month for a period of ninety days to assist in the Administrative Office. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the request be granted and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution appropriating the necessary funds. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale commented that the Mayor and Council have changed in Tijuana and he asked if the Council would be interested in arranging a get-together between the two groups. Councilmen concurred with the idea. The Mayor stated that he was of the opinion alleys should be covered by the same provisions for improvement as streets are in cases where new buildings are being built upon them. City Engineer Cole stated such an ordinance is now being drafted. Mayor McCorquodale stated the League of Women Voters has completed the handbook for which money was budgeted, and are desirous of knowing how many the City wishes printed. It was pointed out that the Newsletter is sent out to 14,000 residents. The Mayor stated the handbook would be on display in his office during the next week for viewing by the Council to determine if they feel it should be included with the Newsletter. He suggested action at the next meeting. REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN STORM DRAIN A letter was read from Henry Algert, Leo Wells and John Angel requesting that the City participate in the construction of a storm drain along the rear of their property at 423, 426, 428, 430 and 444 Broadway. They proposed to pay for the pipe if the City will design the drain and install the pipe. Referred to staff for study and report in two weeks. Councilman McAllister suggested consideration be given, in the study, to putting the channel back in its natural A letter was read from Charles Corder, Attorney for Pep Boys, located at 454 Broadway, offering to join the other property owners in their proposal for construction of a storm drain. Referred to staff. ~/~REqUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HUD PROGRAM A letter was read from 0ray Land Company requesting information on the status of the City's Workable Program for Community Improvement under HUD. Administrative Officer Ross stated this is now in process. k/'REqUEST FOR CHANGE IN DAY OF MEETING A letter was read from the Safety Commission requesting permission to change their meeting day to the third Wednesday of each month. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 4 A letter was read from State Senator H. L. Richardson requesting support of Senate Bill 4 which is aimed at restoring to local government the authority to respond quickly to local need. He asked to be supplied with any information or incidents where preemption has affected the City government during the past year. Referred to staff for letters from Department heads. STUDY ON ~ CHANGE OF SISTER CITY FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION SUGGESTED Mayor McCorquodale stated it has been pointed out to him that the Sister City Friendship Commission is really involved with more than just the Sister City and the suggestion has been made that perhaps consideration should be given to changing the name of the Commission to signify a broader concept. The Mayor stated he would have the Cormnission make such a study. REQUEST FOR PADDING ON VOTER BOXES Councilman Hamilton suggested having the voting boxes padded in order to save the arms of the Council chairs from destruction. REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE WITH SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester~ and carried that the Council meet with members of the Sweetwater Union High School Board and any staff members desire~ at a date suitable to them, to dis- cuss (1) dangerous drugs in the community and (2) the vocational training pro- gram the District has in motion or planned. Object of the meeting is to deter- mine what action the Council can take to combat the use of drugs and to enhance the vocational training program. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M., sine die. --" .... - City Clerk '