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.