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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/10/29 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 29, 1968 An adjourned 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 Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engi- neer Cole 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 McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 22, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of the residential zones of the new ~omprehensive zoning ordinance This being the time and place~ as designated, for the continuation of the hearing on consideration of the residential zones of the new comprehensive zon- ing ordinance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Eugene Cook, representing the Building Contractors' Association, requested consideration of the R zone modifications that he requested at the hearing September 24. Planning Director Warren being absent from the meeting, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued one week to November 5, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. ORDINANCE - Approving amendment to zoning ordinance pertaining to splitting duplexes for sale of each unit It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action on this ordinance be held over until the meeting of November 5, 1968. ORDINANCE NO. 1153 - Amending City Code to increase speed limit on First Avenue from "E" to "L" Streets - 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 NO. 1134 - Establishing new procedure for consideration of mobile home parks in residential zones - 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: Gouncilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None City Attorney Lindberg advised that the Commission and Council consider the matter of establishing locational criteria and design criteria for mobile home parks so that background may be available as a guide line for the applica- tion of the conditional use procedure. ORDINANCE NO. 1149 - Rezoning of property at 527-545 "H" Street and 495 Smith Avenue - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sytvester 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. 1150 - Prezoning property bounded by Quintard Street, San Diego Gas and Electric Company right-of-way, Tobias Drive and Hilltop Drive - 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. 1151 ~ Amending City Code by adding new Article V entitled '~ran- chise and Contract Regulations - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1152 - Amending City Code regarding permits for construction of public improvements - 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4943 - Notice of intention to vacate public easement at 195 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. 4944 - Accepting sewer easements adjacent to Frome Subdivision 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 NO. 4945 - Accepting grant deed for street purposes - 400 block of James Court 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, Sytvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4946 - Accepting, dedicating and naming certain property for street purposes 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. 4947 - Approving agreement with Frank Ferreira for the extension of Bonita Glen Drive 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, McAIlister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4948 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for sewer cleaner 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 Absemt: None RESOLUTION NO. 4949 - Granting conditional use permit for property at 453 Fourth 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4951 - Giving notice of intention to establish downtown improve- ment district 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 REPORT ON ALLEY BETWEEN LANDIS AND GARRETT AVENUES IN 200 BLOCK Administrative Officer Ross stated that Mr. Robert Fuson, at the last meeting, requested that the alley in the 200 block between Garre~and Landis Avenues be left a two-way alley. The Safety Commission had recomended that the alley be made one-way northbound. As a result of a study by the City Engineer and the Traffic Engineer, it was recommended that the alley be left a two-way alley. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the alley be left a two-way alley as recommended by the staff. AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO PROCEED WITH PLANS FOR EXPANSION OF NORMAN PARK CENTER Mr. William Richardson, Vice Mresident of the firm of Richard Lareau and Associates, architects for the expansion of Norman Park Center, reviewed plans and cost estimates for the expansion project. Estimated cost is now $49,920, or $14,920 above that budgeted. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman MeAl- lister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the staff and architect be authorized to complete the working drawings and call for bids on the project. CITY PARTICIPATION IN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AUTHORIZED Upon the request of the Downtown Association, it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City participate with the Downtown Association in the cost of the Christmas decorations for the downtown area, in an amount not to exceed $3,000 from the 1-19 B0.8B account. Councilman Sylvester voted no. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING DIVISION ON B~)S RECEIVED City Engineer Cole stated no bids were received for drainage facilities at the intersection of WoodlawnAvenue and Flower Street. Ne recommended that authorization be granted to waive bidding requirements on the project. Mr. Cole reported having received one bid for drainage facilities in con- nection with the first phase of the "N" Street widening project. The bid being considerably above the engineer's estimate, Mr. Cole recommended that the bid be accepted and rejected, and that he be authorized to call for bids at a future date on the large elliptical pipe as a separate portion of the project. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution waiving bidding requirements on the Woodlawn Avenue and Flower Street drainage facilities and that the bid on the "H" Street drainage project be accepted and rejected and the City Engineer authorized to call for bids in the near future on the large ellipitical pipe as a separate portion of the project, with coordination of the remainder of the project for completion prior to the "H" Street widening project. DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL ACREAGE FOR LOMA VERDE PARK Councilman Sylvester repeated his request that the City purchase the 6.5 acres of Rienstra property west of the drainage channel, south of Loma Verde Park for addition to the park. A letter was read from Henry Rienstra stating that the price mentioned for purchase of his 6.5 acre piece of property was entirely out of line and offered the City property located directly south of the Pony and Little League fields for $3,500 per acre~ It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, and seconded by Councilman McAllis- ter that the staff be directed to negotiate with Mr. Rienstra for purchase of the 6.5 acres south of Loma Verde Park. The motion failed with Councilmen Ham- ilton, McCorquodale and Scott voting no. The Mayor suggested that the staff look into the offer of Mr. Rienstra to sell the property to the City which is south of the Little League fields, and report back within a week or two. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported that the San Diego Union is putting out a pro- gram for the 200th Anniversary celebration and is requesting that each city take out an ad of some type. The ads would cost $10.00 per inch, with this coming Friday being the deadline for placing such an ad. Upon the recommendation of Mayor McCorquodale, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hg/nilton, and carried that the staff and School-Park Committee look into the possibility of locating and acquiring prop- erty west of Broadway for park purposes. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL A letter was read from the Hilltop Junior High P.T.A. requesting that the Council look into the possibility of installing a traffic signal at the corner of "L" Street and Nacion Avenue and recommended a crosswalk be put from the back gate of Hilltop Junior High across Telegraph Canyon Road. Referred to Safety Commission. NOTICE OF MEETING A letter was read from the County Board of Supervisors giving notice of a meeting to be held November 26, 1968 at 9:30 A.M., in Room 310, County Adminis- tration Center, to consider possible expansion of the Citizens' Interracial Com- mittee of San Diego County. Referred to Human Relations Commission for recom- mendation to the Council regarding our position on this matter. REQUEST FOR WORK FORRETARDED STUDENT PROGRAM A letter was read from the Department of Rehabilitation requesting that the Council consider providing work experience and job training possibilities for the educable mentally retarded while enrolled in special education classes. Referred to staff for report back to Council on possibility of entering into this program. Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, corm~ented on this letter and urged the Council to enter into such a program. · CONTRACT AWARD QUESTIONED A representative from the Southwest Flexible Company questioned the award- ing of the contract for the jet sewer cleaner to the Co~nunity Utility Equipment and Supplies, Inc., stating they were not the low bidder and did not meet bid specifications. Public Works Director Cole assured the gentleman the bid of Community Utility Equipment and Supplies, Inc., did meet specifications. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF AIRPORT ENDORSEMENT Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, urged that the Council reconsider the possibility of endorsing an airport in the vicinity of Chula Vista. ~ REQUEST FOR STUDY FOR NEED OF LEFT-TURN LANES Councilman Sylvester suggested that the staff look into the possible need for left-turn lanes at Third Avenue and "H" Street and Third Avenue and "I" Street. NOTIFICATION OF COMMISSIONS ON COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED CounciIman Hamilton suggested that various Commissions be notified the reason for action taken by the Council when action does not follow the recommen- dations of the Commissions. REPORT ON COUNTRY CLUB NEGOTIATIONS DUE Upon inquiry from Councilman Scott, Administrative Officer Ross stated the San Diego Country Club Board will be meeting this Thursday to discuss nego- tiations with the City pertaining to sewer and annexation matters. A report will be forthcoming to the Council the following week. ADJO~NT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M., sine die. City Clerk