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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/01/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 14, 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 Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. PRESENTATION OF PICTURE Mr. Lorenzo Provencio, President of the Chula Vista Junior Chamber of Com- merce, presented the City with the picture that won first place at the Fiesta's Junior Chamber-sponsored art show. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 7, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of R-l, R-2 and R-3 zones of the new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance This being the time and place designated for the continuation of the hear- ing to consider the R-i, R-2 and R-3 zones of the new Comprehensive Zoning Ordin- ance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary o~dinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the recommen- dations of the Planning Commission on R-i, R-2 and R-3 zones. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Planning Commission be directed to consider the requirements for residential development from the basic concept of no minimum lot size and with the concurrent recommendations that this is naturally going to have to be, to compen- sate for open space and other factors that need to be incorporated. Planning Director Warren stated that in the very near future he would be able to give a dead line date on completion of the new zoning map. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Proposed Grading Ordinance This being the time and place designated for the continuation of the hear- ing on the proposed 8fading Ordinance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written com- munications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1163 - Adopting the Grading Ordinance - 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1164 - Rezoning property south of San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way approximately 630 feet west of Hilltop Drive - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1165 - Amending City Code regarding street numbering system and curb painting - 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 was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1162 - Ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of special election to be held on March 18, 1969 - 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. 5019 - Authorizing filing of arguments by City Council in favor of bond issue pertaining to construction of drainage facilities 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. 5020 - Granting appeal to John Holz for conversion of garage at 972 Notan Way 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. 5021 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for construction of a drainage channel - Riverlawn Avenue at Sierra Way 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. 5022 - Approving agreement with National City for maintenance of traffic signals located on boundary line between Chula Vista and National City 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. 5023 - Approving tentative map of Flair Subdivision, Unit No. 5 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. 5024 - Approving tentative map of Holiday Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 5 Two modifications to the conditions as recommended by the Planning Commis- sion were discussed: No. 9 - The standard specifications and standard drawings may be modified to permit a 46-foot right-of-way for the local residential streets, or as approved by the City Engineer; No. 22 - Mr. John Goodard, Engineer for the subdivider, stated Jafro, Inc., would post a bond to insure improvement of the stub street (Lot 281), if required. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that this be an additional condition for approving of the tentative map. The resolution was offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, and was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5025 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for signal masta~m signs to be installed in various City locations 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, McCorquodate, McAllister~ Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5026 - Giving notice of intention to hold a public hearing to consider granting of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of additional taxi cabs in the City 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 CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE MAP OF PRINCESS MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 6 Administrative Officer Ross stated that Princess Park Estates, Inc., having requested that the Council place the matter of the tentative map of Princess Manor, Unit No. 6 on the agenda, it is the staff's recormmendation that the map be referred back to the Planning Con~ission for further consideration. Attorney Jim Bear, representing Princess Parks Estates, stated that they were in accord with the recom- mendation of the staff. Moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Edith Bremmer, 465 "F" Street, requested that the corporation be made to adhere to all requirements of the Code in development of their subdivisions. PAY IN LIEU OF TIME OFF AUTHORIZED Upon the recommendation of the Administrative Officer, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that Officers Pauline and Kotsata of the Police Department be paid for compensatory time in lieu of time off. Officer Pauline has 26 hours compensatory time and Officer Kotsala 24 hours compensatory time plus 15 days vacation time. RECOMMENDATION OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING BONITA VISTA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL AREA In response to a petition for sidewalks on Otay Lakes Road for Bonita Vista Junior High students, the Safety Commission reported that the County will be widen- ing Otay Lakes Road from Bonita Road to Telegraph Canyon Road in the 1969-70 fiscal year. The berm has been improved and a white line painted along the edge of the pavement on the west side delineating the area to be used as a walkway. Students have been directed to cross Otay Lakes Road at the crosswalk in front of Bonita Vista High School and proceed to Bonita Vista Junior High School, thus eliminating the need to cross Otay Lakes Road where sight distance is not good. The Commission recormnended no action be taken on the sidewalks at this time. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the report and recormmendations of the Commission be accepted. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SAFETY COMMISSION ON ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD AND HILLTOP DRIVE In response to a request for additional lighting at Telegraph Canyon Road and Hilltop Drive, the Safety Commission reported that the intersection is ade- quately lighted and recormmended no additional lighting at the intersection. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the report and recommendation of the Con~nission be accepted. REPORT O~ NEIGHBORHOOD TOT LOTS A report was submitted by Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek wherein he outlined a proposal to improve an area at the foot of "K" Street for use as a tot lot playground. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the staff be directed to proceed with the development of a tot lot at the foot of "K" Street in accordance with the recon~nendations of the Director of Parks and Recreation, as set forth in his memo, dated January 7, 1969. REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF PARK SITE IN SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE ESTATES AREA Administrative Officer Ross stated that reports have been received from the Parks and Recreation Cormnission and the Park-School Committee recommending that the City acquire a park site adjacent to Southwestern College Estates, Unit No. 4. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be authorized to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of this site for park purposes. REPORT ON TEENAGERS R]])ING IN POLICE PATROL CARS Administrative Officer Ross stated a report has been submitted from the Chief of Police, dated January 7, 1969~ outlining specific objectives and adminis- tration of a proposed program whereby teenagers would ride with Police officers on patrol during certain periods of time. Mr. Ross stated that to implement the program with the hiring of an additional patrolman, would cost the City $7,956 plus fringe benefit costs annually. Sufficient funds are available in the 1-23 A-1 account for implementing the program for the remainder of the fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the staff be Mirected to proceed with the program. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the Council take action as to the next step to be taken regarding a new hospital facility as discussed at the afternoon conference. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council ask and direct the Serra Hospital Board to recommend to the Council on the question of hospital facilities in Chula Vista; to outline their substantiation for the need; to recommend whether or not an additional sur- vey is needed to establish a need for a new hospital facility and regardless of that recommendation whether it is for or against the survey; to delineate the steps that they would recommend that the Council take to implement the question of build- ing a hospital and whether or not we should put it on the ballot again, initiative, referendum, joint powers agreement, either way, and any other questions pertinent to the subject. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session for appointment of a member to the Library Board. ACCEPTANCE OF Ct{ECK FROM SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER Captain Richardson, representing the South Bay Guidance Center, presented a check in the amount of $1,000 as the second year's payment on the $3,000 loan granted to the Center by the City. vf~RE~uEST FOR DISBANDMENT OF SERRA HOSPITAL BOARD Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, recommended that the Council rescind the motion made by Councilman McAllister pertaining to a hospital facility, disband the Serra Hospital Board and consider the hiring of an outside consultant on the matter of a new hospital. REQUEST FOR HEARING ON HOSPITAL ISSUE Mr. William Cencebaugh, 79 East Leanna Street, requested that any surveys or decisions to be made on a proposed non-profit hospital be well publicized and a public hearing held at night so that citizens interested can attend. APPROVAL GIVEN FOR DAlqCE LICENSE AT CHRISTIES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the motion made at the meeting of January 7, to table for thirty days the application of Christies for a dance permit be taken from the table. Council- man Hamilton voted no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the dance license be granted to Christies. 8:40 P.M. - Council adjourned to executive session. Reconvened at 8:50 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Mayor McCorquodale announced that Dr. Francis Drag has been nominated for membership on the Library Board. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Dr. Francis Drag be appointed a member of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dan Putnam, said term to expire June 30, 1971. ~:AMENDMENT TO DANCE HALL ORDINANCE REQUESTED Upon the recommendation of Mayor McCorquodale, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the dance ordinance be amended in order that dance hall licenses can be granted by the Administrative Officer, after investigation by the Police and Fire Departments, rather than hav- ing to come before the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M., sine die. City Clerks