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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/11/05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday November 5, 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: 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. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 29, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of the residential zones of the new comprehensive zoning ordinance This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of the hearing for consideration of the residential zones of the new comprehensive zon- ing ordinance, Mayor M~Gorquodale declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Eugene Cook, representing the San Diego Building Contractors Association, read a letter from Mr. S. C. Scott, Vice President of the Association, urging a reduction in required lot size in R-1 zones, consideration of a reduction in minimum house sizes and that only one-car garages be required for two-bedroom houses. Mr. Troy Kimbrough, 337 Inkopah Street, urged that the City zoning stand- ards not be reduced. Mr. Robert Miles, 314 Roseview Place, Chairman representing the Building Contractors in the area, urged that the Council consider carefully the letter submitted by the San Diego Building Contractors Association. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed on that portion covering the R-1 and R-E zones. Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission has consid- ered the various recormnendations made to the Council at the hearing of September 24, 1968~ and has recormnended no change in most of the recommendations. He stated the Commission did suggest that provisions be made in the ordinance that would permit flexibility of lot frontage on curved streets and cul-de-sacs. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that instead of the ordinance providing for specific minimum lot sizes that provision be made for an automatic flexibility of lot sizes according to the terrain of the land being developed. The City Attorney stated reductions in lot size could be controlled by a Council policy statement as to those areas where reduced lot ~izes would be allowed in accord- ance with the recommendation of the Planning Department. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff be directed to look into the feasibility of providing for a more flexible minimum lot size requirement in the ordinance and report back to the Council at a Council Conference meeting to be held Monday, December 2, 1968 at 3:30 P.M. It was suggested that the hearing pertaining to the R-2 and R-3 zones be continued until the meeting of December 3, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - Approving amendment to zoning ordinance pertaining to split- ting duplexes for sale of each unit - First reading It was moved by Councilman M~Allister 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 Noes: Mayor McCorquodale Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1153 - Establishing speed limit of 30 miles per hour on First Avenue between "E" and "L" Streets - 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. 4952 - Accepting grant of easement for street purposes from Esther and Lewis Crank - Temporary Tidelands Avenue 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. 4953 - Waiving bidding requirements for drainage facilities - Woodlawn Avenue and Flower 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 Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4954 - Granting request for driveway in excess of maximum allowed- 75 East Naples 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. 4955 - Amending Rule IX, Section 2, of the Civil Service Rules pertaining to annual leave and sick leave Offered by Councilman Scott, with the amendment that those employees hav- ing fifteen or more years of service be allowed to accumulate a maximum of forty working days of vacation time and that the maximum sick leave time allowable for accumulation be left at one hundred twenty working days. The resolution was passed and adopte~ after reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None It was suggested that the Civil Service Commission recommendation to increase to one hundred thirty-two working days the amount of sick leave which an employee may accumulate, and the staff recommendation that provision be made for payment of unused vacation time accumulated beyond the maximum amount allow- able, be held in abeyance for Civil Service Cormnission consideration after the appointment of a new Personnel Director. RESOLUTION NO. 4956 - Approving reimbursement agreement with Syracuse Develop- ment Company for sewer installation 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 WAIVER OF SWIMMING POOL FENCE REQUIREMENTS GRANTED - 986 Fifth Avenue Administrative Officer Ross stated a request has been received from C. Maffie Properties for exemption from full compliance with the City Code Section 29.2 relative to the swimming pool fencing enclosure for an apartment located at 986 Fifth Avenue. Subject to certain conditions, the Building Inspector has recommended approval. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Coun- cil~n Sylvester~ and carried that the request be granted, subject to all recom- mendations of the Building Inspector. LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ACCEPTED Mr. Martin Carlsen, Chairman of the Law Enforcement Cormnittee, appeared to answer any questions Councilmen might have on the Committee's report and recom- mendations dated September 30, 1968. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton~ and carried that the report be accepted and re- ferred to the staff to determine the best method of implementation of the Com- mittee recommendations. Mayor McCorquodale stated the State Legislature has budgeted $100,000 for the Youth Service Bureau and as a pilot program, there has been $25,000 allocated to each of four counties in the state. He recommended that the staff consider at the earliest possible date the steps that we might take to implement a pilot .program in the San Diego County area. REPORT ON REQUEST FROM FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR PARTICIPATION IN DRAINAGE FACILITY City Engineer Cole stated a study has been completed on possible partici- pation by the City with the First Christian Church, 430 Second Avenue, for in- stallation of a storm drain across their property. Mr. Cole recommended a maxi- mum of $7,500 be expended by the City on the Church property. Cost to install 90 feet of 60-inch reinforced concrete pipe across Second Avenue would be another $7,500. It was recommended that the City participate in the construction of an open-lined channel across the Church property and if the Church wishes to con- struct an enclosed channel, that the (hutch bear the additional cost. Mr. C. C. Reynolds, Chairman of the Church congregation, proposed that the Church proceed with the ditch on their property and cover it up, with no participation from the City, and then when the City is ready to place the addi- tional concrete pipe across Second Avenue, they would complete 144 feet of the project on Church property. The matter was referred back to the City Engineer for study of the latest proposal of the Church and to consider any other alternatives. REPORT ON DRAINAGE PROBLEM IN 800 BLOCK OF RIVERLAWN AVENUE The City Engineer recommended that the following steps be taken to allevi- ate the drainage problem in the 800 block of Riverlawn Avenue on an interim basis: (a) Remove and salvage 90 feet of pipe along the north line of 851 Riverlawn Avenue and replace with a 6.5-foot by 2-foot rectangular channel with a fence on each side. (b) Remove the existing storm drain inlet on the west side of Broad- way and replace it with a 15-foot storm drain inlet. (c) Line the remaining unimproved section of the channel. Estimated cost would be $4,000. Mrs. R. W. Bastido, 843 Riverlawn Avenue, stated the drain as it now exists is a hazard and should be taken care of on an emergency basis. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the preparation of engineering design work to implement these improvements between Riverlawn Avenue and Broadway as soon as possible. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton: and carried that Resolution No. 4953, waiving bidding requirements for drainage facilities on Woodlawn Avenue and Flower Street, be amended to include the drain- age project in the 800 block of Riverlawn Avenue. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported that the City could include certain advertis- ing materials in the Travelaide Interstate Map and Directory Fact Sheet for $800.04 for one year or $?20.00 a year for a three-year period. The necessary resolution appropriating the $800.04 for one year had been prepared and the Council unani- mously consented to act on the matter at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 4950 - Providing for special appropriation for inclusion of certain advertising materials in the Travelaide Interstate Map and Directory 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 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter of advertising in the Travelaide Interstate Map be referred immediately to the Chamber of Commerce for study and recommendation as to continuance of the program° MONTHLY REP.ORT FROM PORT DISTRICT REQUESTED Upon recommendation of the Mayor, Administrative Officer Ross was directed to work out a schedule whereby Port Commissioner Campbell will report to the Council once a month on Port activities. SUPPORT REQUESTED IN FIGHT TO CONTROL USE OF NARCOTICS A letter was read from Mayor Tony Bollero, City of Corona, requesting that the Council pass a resolution urging the United States Congress to conduct hear- ings in Southern California to consider the closing of the California-Mexican border to minors unless they are accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. This action to be taken in order to control the use of narcotics in California. The City Attorney was directed to bring back the appropriate rese- lution. REQUEST FOR CLOSING OF STREET FOR YULETIDE PARADE Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtown Association, requested permission to close off Third Avenue to traffic on Monday, December 2, 1968 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. for the annual Yuletide parade. Referred to staff to implement unless problems arise, in which case the matter should be brought back to the Council. CITY ATTORNEY TO CHECK ON LACK OF ACTION BY LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Upon the request of Councilman Sylvester, City Attorney Lindberg was directed to check into the reason why the League of California Cities took no action on the Council resolution requesting that the League take action to urge banking and lending institutions to provide copies of tax bills to California home owners. ADJOURNMENT Mayor MaCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M., sine die. City Cler~