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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/12/30 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday December 30, 1968 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the CO~mcil Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. James C. Alley, Bay View Baptist Church. AWARD OF MERIT PRESENTED Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has been nominated for the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in the field of Park and Recreation Management. Mr. Jasinek presented an Award of Merit which was received for having been nominated to compete for this honor. PRESENTATION MADE FOR BENCHES ON BROADWAY Mr. J. C. Crain, on behalf of the Broadway Association, presented the City with a check for $1,000 as the Association's contribution toward the installation of benches at bus stops on Broadway. The check was accepted by the Mayor, on be- half of the City, and thc matter was referred to the staff to determine the type of bench most suitable for installation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of December 17, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of R-2 and R-3 zones of the new compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried that this hearing be continued until January 14, 1969 at 7:00 P.M., and that a Council conference be scheduled with members of the Planning Commission for January 13, at 3:30 P.M~, to discuss the proposed changes to the comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance. PUBLIC I~ARING (continued) - Proposed grading ordinance This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of a hearing on the proposed grading ordinance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hear- ing open. Mr. Eugene Cook, representing the Building Contractors Association, stated he has not Seen the latest revised draft of the proposed ordinance and requested a continuance of the hearing in order that it might be studied by his group. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued until January 14, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor McCorquodale and Councilman Scott voted no. PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning property on north side of "L" Street, east of Third Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-3 to C-2 and reduction in setbacks from 25 feet to 5 feet for property on the north side of "L" Street, 126 feet east of Third Avenue, 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. The findings of the Planning Commission were read. The Council concurred with the findings of the Planning Commission that a portion of the property should be rezoned to C-2 with the re- mainRer remaining R-3 and that the front setback for the entire parcel should be 15 feet. ORDINANCE NO. 1161 - Rezoning certain property on north side of "L" 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 McAltister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1160 - Rezoning both sides of Guava and Fig Avenues in 500 block - 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. 5002 - Determining that the public interest and necessity demand the construction of certain municipal drainage improvements 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 PROPOSAL OF O'MELVENY &MYERS ACCEPTED It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that that certain proposal of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers, con- tained in their letter dated December 26, 1968, and pertaining to services to be rendered in connection with storm drain Bond election, be approved. RESOLUTION NO. 5003 - Requesting the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to conduct a special bond election on March 18, 1969 for construction of drainage facilities 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. 5004 - Giving notice of intention to confirm assessment for certain work performed at 434 "E" Street 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. 5005 - Accepting, naming and dedicating certain real property for street purposes - Davidson 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5006 - Accepting easement for road purposes in Rancho Vista Estates No. 2 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, McCm~quodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. ~007 - Accepting grant deed for control lots in Rancho Vista Estates No. 2 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. 5008 - Accepting, naming and dedicating easement for road purposes adjacent to Rancho Vista Estates No. 2 Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the f~llowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5009 - Amending Schedule IV of the traffic code regarding limited parking on "L" Street, Jefferson, Oaklawn and Riverlawn Avenues 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. 5010 - Approving agreement with Corky McMillin for construction of lined channel under Fourth Avenue 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, McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5011 - Approving improvement agreement - Flair 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. 5012 - Accepting final map of Flair 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. 5013 - Approving improvement agreement - Festival Subdivision Offered by Councilman SylYester, 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. 5014 - Accepting final map of Festival Subdivision 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, Mc0orquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5015 - Accepting certain real property for street purposes from City School District 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 SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FIFTH AVENUE AND "G" STREET A letter was submitted from the Safety Commission recon~ending that immedi- ate action be taken to install traffic signals at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and "G" Street. In the interim, it was recommended that stop signs be installed at the intersection and that the adult school patrol guard be retained. The stop signs having been already installed, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Engineer proceed with plans for installation of a traffic signal at this intersection and that the Administrative Officer inquire as to whether it will be possible to re- tain an adult ~chool patrol at the intersection until the signals are installed. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated that the State Department of Industrial Relations has sent some information pertaining to a training program fDr the training of re- turning servicemen for employment by governmental agencies. The Mayor asked that the information be passed on to the Personnel Department for consideration. Ad- ministrative Officer Ross stated a report will be forthcoming. The Mayor stated he has received information on the use of helicopters for police patrol and the possibility of smaller cities joining together on such a program. He suggested that the material be passed on to the staff, possibl~ the Police Department or Law Enforcement Committee for study. Mayor McCorquodale stated he would pass on to the staff a questionnaire~ from Congressman Roth of Delaware, pertaining to an effort to compile a catalogue of Federal programs that are available and in operation in Washington. Upon the suggestion of Mayor McCorquodale, it was moved by Councilman Mc- Allister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff be directed to study the method used by the City of Carmel for financing bond issues in order to avoid high interest rates. INFORMATION ON RELOCATION OF RAILROAD TRACKS A letter was read from J. Dekema, District Engineer, State Division of Highways, stating that after thorough study, it was found to be impossible to feasibly undertake the elimination of the existing railroad grade crossings in conjunction with the widening of Route 5 Freeway through the City. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE A letter was read from Burton Tiffany, President of the Board of the Commu- nity Hospital and Robert King of the Serra Hospital Board,~x~qu~n'g~miC~u~el~l' Conference on January 6, 1969 to discuss ways to meet the need for a new non-profit hospital in the community. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a conference be set for Tuesday, January 14, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., for discussion on a new non-profit hospital. DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL CONFERENCES Councilman Hamilton suggested that Council Conferences be held on Tuesdays instead of Mondays, if it would cause no undue hardship on anyone. The other mem- bers of the Council agreed that Tuesday would be satisfactory with them. REQUEST FOR ]iMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOL GROUNDS FOR PARK PURPOSES Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, suggested that the City look into the feasibility of landscaping school grounds for park purposes. ~ REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE OPPOSING SLEEPING IN PAtLKS Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road~ requested that an ordinance be adopted which would prohibit sleeping in City parks. ADJOURNMENT FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to consider appointment of a member to the Planning Commission. Council adjourned at 8:25 P.M. to executive session and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING CO~ISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mr. Dan Putnam be appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the Unexpired term of Mr. William Guyer, said term to expire June 30, 1970. NOTICE OF DEDICATION CEREMONIES The Mayor announced that dedication oeremonies for General Roca Park would be held at 3:00 P.M., January 3, 1969. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M., sine die.