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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/11/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTAs CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 12, 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 Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: Attorney Kirk Fitzpatrick, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Francis McGuire, Church of the Good Shepherd. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of November 5, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Lorne Dunseith from Planning Commission action granting setback variance at 126 Jefferson Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for the hearing on the appeal of Lorne Dunseith from Planning Commission action granting setback variance at 126 Jefferson Avenue from 25 feet to 15 feet, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Lorne Dunseith, 655 "D" Street, spoke in support of his appeal and requested that the setback variance be denied. Others opposing the setback vari- ance were Tom Devine, 147 Jefferson, Carl Wall, 123 Jefferson, Clarence Knight, 117 Jefferson and Mrs. Lorne Dunseith, 655 "D" Street. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Planning Commission findings were read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter be sent back to the Planning Commission with the recommen- dation to look into the feasibility of changing the setback to 15 feet in the entire area from "D" Street to Flower Street and from Woodlawn Avenue to Madison Avenue, and to report back to the Council at the meeting of December 17, 1968. Action on the appeal was held in abeyance until that date. PUBLIC HEARING - Formation of an Underground Utility District on "H" Street Because of being a property holder in this area, Councilman Hamilton ab- stained from participation in this hearing. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed formation of a Utility District on "H" Street between Third Avenue and Hill- top Drive, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, inquired as to the average cost to property owners in a utility district. Mr. John Gillis, 21 "H" Street, and Mr. David Avery, 6 "H" Street, objected to formation of the district. Mrs. Frank Butler, 136 "H" Street, objected to property owners having to pay to have their service changed to the underground system. Mr. J. T. Murphy, 255 "H" Street, questioned why the Gas and Electric Company was not paying the entire cost of the undergrounding. Mr. James DeWeese, representing the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, explained circumstances and rules filed with and approved by the Public Utilities Cormnission concerning the delivery of underground and overhead service. Mr. Bob Lind, 168 "H" Street, spoke in favor of the district. Mr. Cecil Sparling, 96 East Emerson Street, asked if property owners with sub-standard wiring would be required to rewire their entire houses in order to convert to the underground- lng. City Engineer Cole stated it was his understanding they would not. Mr. Joe Trammel was of the opinion property owners should not be responsible for the undergrounding of the utilities up to their houses and asked that the Council appeal to the Public Utilities Commission for permission to use Gas Company funds for this purpose. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution forming the district for Council action. Councilman Hamilton abstained from voting. PUBLIC HEARING - City's intention to establish Downtown Improvememt District This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed establishment of the Downtown Business Improvement Area on Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Speaking in opposition to the proposed district were: Mrs. Harold Erwin, Chub's Club, 275 Third Avenue; Gus Crowley, Seville Grocery, 396 Third Avenue; Pauline Flynn, Singin' Sinners, 308 Third Avenue; Tony Balistreri, Red Coach Inn, 320 Third Avenue; Millie Robles, 326 Club, 326 Third Avenue; Mary Anderson, Bob's News Stand, 312 Third Avenue; David T~lin, Dave's Photo, 286 Third Avenue; Norbert Stein, Butcher of Seville, 396½ Third Avenue; Mr. Pieknik, Pieknik School of Classical Ballet, 347~ Third Avenue; Chuck Brooks, speaking for new owner of Cal-West Trophies, 286 Third Avenue, and Mr. Pillar, in the process of buying a barber shop on Third Avenue. Speaking in favor of the proposed district were: Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtown As$ociation~ Richard Allen, Fashion Figure Salon, 252 Third Avenue; Ralph Muirhead, Chula Vista Book Store, 322 Third Avenue; Ken Wessell, Leader De- partment Store, 223 Third Avene, and Chuck Barlow, an advertising man. Mr. Jim Fergus, Toros Graphic Arts, 385 Third Avenue, stated he was not completely for or against the district. He thought the program poorly planned and classifications inequitable. The Clerk read a petition bearing 93 signatures of persons opposed to the district. Mr. Ken Dunn submitted a petition bearin§ 22 si§natures of persons in favor of the district. No others wishing to be heard~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott~ and carried that action on the matter be held over one week to allow the staff to check the percentage of protest and at the same time to allow Attorney Fitzpatrick an opportunity to acquaint himself with background material for a ruling later in the week as to the method of figuring the percentages. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of change in front yard setbacks for property located in the 500 block of Glover Avenue and 300 block of Mankato Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed reduction in front yard setbacks on both sides of Glover Avenue from 30 feet and 20 feet to 15 feet and on the north side of Mankato from Garrett Avenue to Glover Avenue from 15 feet to 10 feet and from Glover Avenue to Fourth Avenue from 25 feet to 10 feet, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormmunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Planning Con~nission findings were read. ORDINANCE NO. 1155 - Approving front yard setback change for property located in the 500 block of Glover Avenue and the 300 block of Mankato 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: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of application for rezoning from R-1 to R-3-B-2-D property at the northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second Avenue (Aardema) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the applica- tion of Peter Aardema for a change of zone from R-1 to R-3-B-2-D for property lo- cated at the northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second Avenue, Mayor McCorquo- dale declared the hearing open. Mr. Peter Aardema spoke in support of his appli- cation for rezoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written protests, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Planning Con~ission findings were read. ORDINANCE NO. 1156 - Rezoning the northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second 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 ORDINANCE - Rezoning from R-1 to R-3-B-3-D property located at the southeast corner of Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road - 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 failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister Noes: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - Approving amendment to Zoning Ordinance pertaining to split- ting duplexes for sale of each unit - 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 follc~ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sytvester, Hamilton, McAllister, Scott Noes: Councilman MeCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4957 - Supporting control of narcotics use 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. 4958 - Accepting, dedicating and naming one-foot lots on Fig Avenue and on Guava Avenue 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. 4959 - Setting public hearing for 1911 Block Act, Phase XII 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. 4960 - Accepting 10 tax-deeded lots acquired from Tax Collector 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. 4961 - Accepting, dedicating and naming 10 tax-deeded parcels 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 REPORT FROM SISTER CITY FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION Administrative Officer Ross stated a letter has been received from the Sister City Friendship Commission requesting that the City, through the Commis- sion, consider sponsoring the Exchange Student Program in order that two students from Chula Vista can spend one year with two families in General Roca, Argentina. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City, through the Sister City Commission, sponsor the Exchange Student Program next year on the basis of the program outlined by the Commission. TWO MEMBERS OF SISTER CITY ~RIENDSHIP COMMISSION AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND CONFERENCE Mayor McCorquodale stated that funds were budgeted for one member of the Sister City Commission to attend the Town Affiliation Conference in Florida in December. Two members are desirous of going and will pay all expenses above the amount budgeted for the one member. The Commission asked Council approval of this arrangement. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the two members be authorized to attend the conference, subject to the stated arrangement. REPORT ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH SANDIEGO COUNTRY CLUB Administrative Officer Ross reported that a reply is forthcoming from the San Diego Country Club Board pertaining to their action taken at a recent meeting on possible annexation of their properties to the City. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be continued one more week. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated a unanimous consent form has been signed for consideration of a resolution offering a reward in the sum of $500 to persons pro- viding information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the arson at Feaster School. RESOLUTION NO. 4962 - Offering reward for arrest and conviction of person or persons responsible for arson at Feaster School Offered by Mayor McCorquodale, read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None SPEED ON POLICE FACILITY URGED Mayor McCorquodale urged full speed ahead on designing and building the new police facility now that the bond issue has been approved by the people. Ad- ministrative Officer Ross stated a meeting will be held this coming Thursday with the architect of the project and a report will be forthcoming to the Council at the next meeting. DRAINAGE PROJECT BOND ISSUE Mayor McCorquodale suggested that wheels be set in motion to include the drainage bond issue on the ballot in April with the School District Election. He requested that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, November 25, 1968 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the proposed drainage bond issue. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Senior Citizens Club expressing appreciation to the Council for action taken to enlarge the facilities at Norman Park Center. A letter was read from International Conference of Building Officials expressing appreciation to the Council for having made it possible for Chief Build- ing Inspector Grady to attend the annual conference in Houston, Texas. A letter was read from Diane Vetrecin expressing appreciation for the Certificate of Recognition presented to her for having won the 4th National Archery title. 20-30 CLUB RBQUEST FOR ALLOCATION FOR FUNDS FOR FLOAT Mr. Roger Harper, President of the Chula Vista 20-30 Club, requested an allocation from the City for a float to advertise Chula Vista through the 20-30 Club. Mr. Ross was directed to meet with Mr. Harper and members of the Chula Vista Junior Chamber of Con~nerce on use of the $800 budgeted for this purpose and report back to the Council at the next meeting. PROTEST EXPRESSED ON ~ONDITION OF BILLBOARD Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, stated the billboard at the south end of town advertising the City was in a bad state of repair and asked what was to be done about it. Administrative Officer Ross stated he would discuss the matter with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and report back at the next meeting. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO SISTER CITY COMMISSION AND SAFETY COF~MISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to appoint a member to the Sister City Friendship Commission and to the Safety Commission. Council reconvened at 10:30 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Mr. Glem~Comer be appointed a member of the Sister City Friendship Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Imogene Hamilton, said term to expire June 30, 1969, and that Mr. Donald Hombel be appointed a member of the Safety Com- mission to fill the unexpired term of Stephen Ballard, said term to expire June 30, 1972. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 10:35 P.M., sine die. City Clerk f