HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/11/19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday November 19, 1968
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held
in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Coun-
cilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ McCorquodale, McAllister~ Scott
Absent: None
Also present: Attorney Stuart Swett, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engi-
neer Cole, Planning Director Warren
Mayor McCorquodate led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was
given by Rev. Rick Bloom, Castle Park Assembly of God Church.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and
carried that the minutes for the meeting of November 12, 1968~ be approved, copies
having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
~/~UBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Joseph Fiseh of Planning Commission action denying his
client, Ahmet Kaya, permission to use tandem parking for the
required two off-street parking spaces on property at 1558
Marble Court
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal
of Joseph Fisch of Planning Commission action denying his client, Ahmet Kaya,
permission to use tandem parking for the required two off-street parking spaces
on property at 1558 Marble Court, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open.
Mr. Joseph Fisch, attorney for Mr. Kaya, requested that the hearing be continued
for two weeks in order for further study on the case. No others wishing to be
heard, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that the hearing be continued until December 3, 1968, at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC }{EARING - Consideration of change in setback for properties fronting on
both sides of Del Mar Avenue in the 1000 block
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro-
posed change in setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for those properties fronting on
both sides of Del Mar Avenue in the 1000 block, Mayor McCorquodale declared the
hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no writ-
ten cormnunications~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1157 - Approving change in setbacks in the 1000 block of Del Mar
Avenue - 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 rezoning from R-3 to C-2 property at rear of
370 '~" Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro-
posed rezoning from R-3 to C-2 of property at the rear of 370 "E" Street, Mayor
McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk
having received no written con~nunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 1158 - Rezoning property at rear of 370 "E" Street - 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: ~ouncilmen Sylvester, Hamilton: McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate an easement at 195 "I" Street
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposal
to vacate a public utility easement at 195 "I" Street, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 4963 - Ordering vacation of easement at 195 "I" 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1159 - Increasing Hotel-Motel tax to 5¢ - 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
ORDINANCE NO. 1155 - Approving setback change for property located in the 500
block of Glover Avenue and the 300 block of Mankato 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. 1156 - Rezoning the northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second
Avenue from R-1 to R-3-B-2-D - 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, McAtlister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4964 - Establishing Underground Utility District on "H" Street
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~ McCorquodale
ABSTAINING: Councilman Hamilton
Noes: None
Absent~ None
RESOLUTION NO. 4965 - Amending Schedule VI of the Traffic Code to include limited
parking on Fourth Avenue south of "F" Street
Offered by Councilman Scott~ the reading of the text was waived by unani-
mous consent, passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester~ Hamilton~ McCorquodale, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4966 - Accepting and dedicating Lot A in Princess Manor Subdivi-
sion Unit No. 7
Offered by Councilman Hamilton~ the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hamilton~ McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION - Accepting improvements in Flair Annex Subdivision
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and
carried that this item be continued until the meeting of December 3, 1968.
RESOLUTION NO. 4967 - Approving agreement for completion of improvements on
Telegraph Canyon Road
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. 4968 - Approving improvement agreement for Rancho Vista Estates
No. 2
Offered by Councilman 8ylvester, 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. 4969 - Approving final map of Rancho Vista Estates No. 2
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, Hamiltom, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4970 - Withdrawing Milligan-McMillin Annexation from Montgomery
Fire Protection District
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. 4971 - Withdrawing Helm's Sweetwater Valley Annexation from the
Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District
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 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for 17 automotive vehicles
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton,
and carried that this resolution be continued until the meeting of November 26,
1968.
~CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED ON SWIMMING POOL LIGHTING
Administrative Officer Ross requested, upon the recommendation of Parks
and Recreation Director Jasinek and Chief Building Inspector Grady, that the
Council authorize a call for bids for repairing of the underwater lighting system
at the pwimming pool in Memorial Park. Estimated cost of the project is $10,000.
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and
carried that the Director of Public Works be authorized to call for bids on the
lighting project as recommended.
~CTION ON FOILMATION OF DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Administrative Officer Ross reported that the Clerk has computed the per-
centage of protests, filed prior to the hearing at the last meetimg, on formation
of a Downtown Improvement District with the following results: Total value of
District by paid business licenses is $3,661.50. Total written protest received
was $2,127.00 or 58.1%. There being a majority protest, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council
discontinue any further proceedings.
MONTHLY REPORTS FROM PORT COMMISSIONER REQUESTED
Administrative Officer Ross stated a letter has been received from Port
Cormnissioner Campbell in response to a request from the Council that he report
to the Council on a monthly basis. Commissioner Campbell suggested that a
quarterly report on all major programs of the District, especially those of
prime interest to the South Bay area, might be more meaningful than a monthly
report.
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and
carried that Port Director Campbell be directed to report to the Council on a
monthly basis on Port District activities. Councilmen McAllister and Sylvester
voted no.
REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY FOR LOMA VERDE PARK
Administrative Officer Ross stated the staff has studied the offer of Mr.
Henry Rienstra to sell the City certain property located directly south of the
Pony and Little League fields for $3~500 per acre. The property would be used
in conjunction with the Loma Verde Park development. The staff recommended that
this property not be purchased.
Councilman Sylvester suggested that the Council reconsider the purchase
of the 6.5 acres of Rienstra property west of the drainage channel, south of
Loma Verde Park as an addition to the park. No action taken.
REPORT ON ANNEXATION NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB
Administrative Officer Ross stated a letter has been received from Mr.
John Bryan, attorney representing the San Diego Country Olub~ in which he states
that after due consideration, the Board of Directors have decided that it would
not be advisable to annex the Club properties to the City at this time. The
Board expressed a desire to enter into a contract with the City for continued
use of sewer facilities and would be willing to pay an amount equal to that
which would be paid if the area on which the clubhouse is located were annexed
to the City.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an agreement to be pre-
sented to the Council at a future date. l~ayor McCorquodale voted no.
Mayor McCorquodale questioned whether the contract would be a legal one
as the City Attorney has ruled that sewer service could not be furnished to any-
one outside the City limits. The Mayor was also concerned that the City has no
official word from the County Health Department that they will issue the Club a
permit for a septic tank if they do not annex to the City.
Attorney Swett read a portion of the 1960 Metropolitan Sewer Agreement
between Ohula Vista and the City of San Diego which stated that the City shall
not discharge into the Metro Sewer any sewage originating outside the boundaries
of the City without the written consent of the City of San Diego.
REPORT ON MEETING WITH ARCHITECT ON POLICE FACILITY
Administrative Officer Ross reported that the staff has held a meeting
with representatives of Wheeler and Associates, architects for the new Police
facility: and it was understood that the architects would proceed immediately
with plans and specifications for the new facility to be located at Fourth Avenue
and Davidson Street. A complete work schedule will be prepared and provided to
the Council within the very near future.
FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR 20-30 CLUB FLOAT
Administrative Officer Ross stated a meeting has been held with represen-
tatives of the Junior Chamber of Cormmerce and th~ 20-30 Club regarding the 20-30
Club request for an allocation of $800 for construction of a~oat to advertise
the City in community parades. The usual amouut normally allocated to the Junior
Chamber was not included in this year's budget upon request of the Junior Chamber.
Mr. Ross stated that funds could be allocated from the Community Promotions
account for this purpose if the Council so desires.
It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton,
and carried that $800 be allocated from the 1-t9-B0.8B account to the 20-30 Club
for use in representing the City in neighborhood parades.
REPORT ON BILLBOARD AT SOUTH END OF CITY ADVERTISING CHULAVISTA
Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, gave a rundown on
what has been done to refurbish the sign at the south end of Chula Vista, which
advertises the City, and the reason for various delays in getting the clock back
in order. He stated a committee is meeting to discuss possible revamping of the
entire sign.
~MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor McCorquodale stated the Council has met in conference to discuss
the proposed City seal and decided to appoint a cormnittee to study and report
on the matter. Councilman Scott was appointed to serve on the committee. Report
due back the last of January.
~/REQUEST FORA]) IN 200th ANNIVERSARY YEAR EDITION
A letter was read from Jack Fiabee~ President of the Chula Vista Visitors
and Convention Bureau, Inc., requesting that the City consider joint purchase of
an ad in the San Diego Union-Evening Tribune 200th Anniversary Year Edition. The
cost of $215.00 would be shared equally.
It was moved by Councilman Hamilton and seconded by Mayor McCorquodale
that the City participate as requested. The motion failed to carry with Coun-
cilmen Scott, McAllister and Sylvester voting no.
REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT
A petition was read from residents in the 100 block of Madrona Street
requesting installation of a street light in the center of the block between
Second and Elm Avenues. Referred to staff for report.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
A letter was read from Mr. William Guyer tendering his resignation as a
member of the Planning Commission. Mr. Guyer also requested that the Council,
at the next budget session, give some consideration to compensating Commission
and Board members for their expenses.
It was moved by Councilman M~llister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester,
and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written
expressing appreciation for his service.
Councilman Sylvester suggested that the staff report on what other cities
are doing in the way of compensating Con~nission members.
REQUEST FOR NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO LEAGUE COMMITTEES
A letter was read from Councilman Overton of Coronado stating that if
the City wishes to place in nomination any representatives to serve on the
various League committees, that names be submitted by November 27. The Mayor
suggested that any Councilman desiring to serve on any of the cormnittees: call
the Administrative office in order that his name may be submitted.
~/~{EqUEST FOR ANNEXATION
Rev. Rick Bloom, Castle Park Assembly of God Church, stated the church
property is in the CoUnty but~ to date, they have been able to get no response
on requests for improvement of their street. He asked what the procedure was
for annexing to the City. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the matter of
annexation be referred to the staff and that in the meantime~ the staff might
contact County officials in an attempt to get a response to the church request
for street improvements. Administrative Officer Ross suggested that Rev. Bloom
get in touch with Planning Director Warren or himself for assistance.
GENERAL COMPLAINTS
Mr. Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, requested more lighting at the
intersection of Telegraph Canyon Road and Hilltop Drive; now that the hospital
proposition has been defeated, he asked what plans the Council has for the area
· on Telegraph Canyon Road as to zoning; he complained that nothing has been done
to improve the Hilltop-Telegraph Canyon Park site; he complained that no cross-
~walks have been installed across "L" Street at Ratner's; he complained that
nothing has been done pertaining to the proposed Youth Council, and he complained
w that no action has been taken on the transportation report submitted by former
Councilman Anderson.
Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the matter pertaining to more lighting
at Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road be referred to the Safety Conmmission.
REQUEST FORA]) IN UNION
Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, was of the opinion the Council should
advertise in the San Diego Union's 200th Anniversary Year Edition and offered to
put up $10.00 toward the ad.
REQUEST FOR ACTION ON WIDENING OF FREEWAY
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and
carried that a letter be sent from the Council, with copy to Jake Dekema, State
Division of Highways, asking for an outline on the proposed project to widen Mont-
gomery Freeway from 24th Street in National City to the border, and pointing out
the existing problems and suggestions as to what might be done about them, and
further that each Councilman might personally contact the Legislators and let
them know of their personal interest.
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES BOARD REQUESTED
Due to the impossibility of attending all meetings of the Economic Oppor-
tunities Board of Directors and related committees, Councilman McAIlister, member
from this area, requested that an alternate be appointed. Mayor McCorquodale
stated he would get a clarification on manner of appointing an alternate.
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED
It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and
carried that the Council go into executive session for discussion of possible
litigation.
ADJOUILMMENT
Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M., sine die.
City Clerk