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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/10/22 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 22, 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 Engi- neer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. Statement: The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of October 22, 1968. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 8, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. INTRODUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIIrE INTERNS Administrative Officer Ross introduced Mr. Robert J. Brabant and Mr. Ronald P. Baker, Administrative Interns, who will w.o r k in various City departments during the fall semester in order to get on-the-job experience prior to their graduation from college. ~/~PUBLIC HEARING (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 hearing reopened. Mr. Eugene Cook, Chairman of the Construction Industries Coordinating Council, requested more time for his organization to review the proposed new City ordinance. No others wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued until December 3, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. ~/PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Appeal of Mrs. Charles Smith and Alvin May of Plan- ning Cormnission action granting conditional use permit to Willard Layton for mobile home park This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of a hearing on the appeal of Mrs. Charles Smith and Alvin May of Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to Willard Layton for a mobile home park on the east side of Otay Lakes Road approximately one and one-half miles south of Bonita Road, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Robert Cooley, 4213 Acacia Avenue, and Mr. Frank Serras, Acacia Avenue, both spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit for a mobile home park. The staff recommended continuance of the hearing until a stud~ between the Plan- ning Commission and a committee of Valley residents for a comprehensive prezoning plan for the Valley, has been completed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the hearing be continued until December 17, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Dr. A. B. Weinberg of Planning Commission action deny- ing him a conditional use permit for a medical office at 453 Fourth Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Dr. A. B. Weinberg of Planning Commission action denying him a conditional use permit for a medical office at 453 Fourth Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mrs. Hilda Hansen, 372 Roosevelt Street, spoke in opposition to the con- ditional use permit. Mrs. Florence Barrett, 361 Roosevelt Street, and Mr. Robert Miles, 314 Roseview Place, spoke in support of the conditional use permit. Dr. Bernard Weinberg, 496 Fifth Avenue, spoke in support of his appeal. 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 Sylvester, and carried that the appeal be granted and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution granting a conditional use permit for the property at 453 Fourth Avenue. &/PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning of property at 527-545 "H" Street and 495 Smith Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning of property at 527-545 "H" Street and 495 Smith Avenue from R-3 to C-1-D and reduction of front setback to 10 feet, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written commun- ications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1149 - Rezoning property at 527-545 "H" Street and 495 smith Avenue and reducing front setback - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinauce 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, H~milton, McCorquodale 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 to R-3-B-3-D - 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. 1151 - Amending City Code by adding new Article V entitled "Franchise and Contract Regulations" - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton 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 Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1152 - Amending City Code regarding permits for construction of public improvements - First reading It was moved by Councilman Scott 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4930 - Withdrawing Bell's Edgemere Annexation from Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4931 - Withdrawing Horton's E1 Rancho Vista Annexation from the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4932 - Withdrawing Haas' Otay Valley Annexation from the Montgomery Fire Protection District Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the followimg vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None KESOLUTION NO. 4933 - Withdrawing Trusty's Frontage Road Annexation from the Montgomery Fire Protection 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4934 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for construction of a maintenance building in Greg Rogers Park 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. 4935 - Approving special appropriation of funds for revised loca- tion of restroom facility construction in Greg Rogers Park 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: Moue Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4936 - Approving license permit with State Division of Highways for sewer facility access at 805 Freeway 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, MaAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4937 - Approving fourth amendment to agreement between City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, Montgomery Sanitation Dis- trict and County of San Diego allowing Chula Vista to serve additional areas from sewage system 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. 4938 - Setting public hearing on the formation of an Underground Utilities District on "H" Street Offered by Councilman McAllister, the readi~§ 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. 4939 - Ordering the vacation of a portion of East Rienstra 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 Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 49~0 - Supporting Congressman Van Deerlin in legislation to lift restrictions on cormmunity antenna TV 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. 4941 - Appropriating funds for City's portion of architectural services for the Loma Verde Pool-Oenter Complex (Phase II and III) 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. 4942 - Approving refund of deposit made on Lot 10 in Palm Gardens Estates Subdivision Offered by Councilman Sylvester~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following voteD to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION TO THE STATE REGARDING CITY'S BUILDING ORDINANCES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the notice to the Department of Housing and Community Development which states that the City has and is enforcing a local ordinance or ordinances pertaining to building construction and housing, which prescribe minimum standards equal to or greater than those prescribed by the State. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING THE GEORGE SODEN ANNEXATION TO SPRING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the City Council violently protest the proposed George Soden, et al Annexation to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Council support the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion and register a protest to the Local Agency Formation Gon=nission against this proposed annexation to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. SUPPORT AUTHORIZED FOR PROPOgED COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the Council go on record as supporting the proposed San Diego County Air Pollution Control Ordinance and urge its adop- tion, with the exception that its contents also cover governmental agencies. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council go on record supporting the proposed San Diego County Air Pollution Control Ordinance with the exception that its contents also cover government agencies. REPORT ON HIRING EMPLOYEE TO MAN THE JOBS-FOR-YOUTH OFFICE Administrative Officer Ross stated that approximately $748.55 remains in the fund appropriated for youth employment during the summer months. He stated that if it is the desire of the Council to hire a young person to man the Jobs- for-Youth office, these funds could be so used for that purpose. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that approval be given to ~he hiring of a young person to man the Jobs-for-Youth office and that the Administrative Officer be directed to trans- fer the $748.55 to an appropriate new account, to be established by the Finance Officer, for disbursement to the Jobs-for-Youth organization as needed, for pay- ing this employee. L/REPORT ON UPDATING OF CITY CODE Administrative Officer Ross stated that the City Attorney has recommended the leasing of an IBM MT/ST Automatic Typewriter and the hiring of an additional Clerk III for the balance of the fiscal year to update the City Code. Estimated cost would be $5,000. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Council authorization be granted for the leasing of an IBM Automatic Typewriter and the hiring of a Clerk III on a temporary basis of not more than six months to complete the work of updating the ~ity Code. REPORT ON PERMIT ~GREEMENTWITHTHE GREATER SOUTHWESTERN CORPORATION City Attorney Lindberg reviewed his written report to the Council on the parking development agreement between the City amd the Greater Southwestern Corpo- ration. The agreement was approved by Council Resolution No. 4597 and pertained to the joint use of City property in conjunction with a conditional use permit for a convalescent hospital at Fourth Avenue and Center Streets. Mr. Lindberg recom- mended that the Council take no action on terminating the agreement until after April 1, 1969, at which time the conditional use permit for the convalescent hos- pital expires. The entire matter could be reviewed at that time. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the report of the City Attorney be accepted and no action taken at this time. ~/~AYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated he has met with representatives of the 3'~" Corporation regarding a new concept in mapping freeways throughout the country. The maps show all the freeway off-ramps and facilities available at these off- ramps, and are distributed free by ~ajor oil companies. It was moved by Mayor O' "~' ~ McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney draft an ordinance, for action at the earliest possible time, raising the motel tax from 4¢ to 5¢, and that the staff consider placing a general ad about Chula Vista in this maps cost to be covered by anticipated new revenue from the motel tax. Mayor McCorquodale reported having met with representatives of the Port District on a proposal to purchase one of the old Coronado ferry boats for use in the local marina for a theater and eating hall. No conclusion reached. The Mayor suggested that the Planning staff look into the possibility of creating an overlying zone for the Bonita Valley area that would tend to preserve the country atmosphere of the valley regardless of what other zoning goes in. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO FIANNING CO~IISSION It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session at the conclusion of Item 32 on the agenda, to appoint a member to the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATIONS OF SAFETY COMMISSION APPROVED Letters were submitted from the Safety Commission recommended that no action be taken on the request for traffic direction at the intersections of Otay Lakes Road and Bonita Road, and Bonita Road and Willow Road; that the alley in the 200 to 300 block between Landis Avenue and Garrett Avenue be made a one- way alley northbound to facilitate traffic flow; that the speed limit from "E" Street to the north city limits be increased from 25 to 35 M~H; and that the speed limit on Otay Lakes Road from Bonita Road to the Chula Vista city limits be reduced to 35 MPH, and that the City request the County to lower their speed limit between that point and the next city limit point to 45 MPH. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the recommendations of the Safety Commission be accepted and the staff directed to implement the necessary action to put the recommendations into effect. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Imogene Hamilton tendering her resignation from the Sister City Friendship Commission. Letter accepted with regret and letter authorized expressing appreciation for service on the Commission. A letter was read from Steve Ballard tendering his resignation from the Safety Commission. Letter accepted with regret and letter authorized expressing appreciation for service on the Commission. REQUEST TO PLACE CHRISTMAS KETTLES A letter was read from the Salvation Army requesting permission to place kettles at the Post Office, Sears, Penneys~ Bank of America, Unimart and Sprouse- Reitz from November 29 through December 24, for their annual charity drive. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be approved. REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DRAINAGE DITCH A petition was presented, bearing five signatures, requesting that a crew be sent to repair the ditch and provide proper drainage away from their properties in the 800 block on~iv~lawn Avenue. Referred to staff for action and if Council action needed, to be brought back in two weeks. DRAINAGE PROBLEM Mayor McCorquodale stated a drainage problem continues to exist in the block bounded by "I" Street, "J" Street~ Broadway and the Freeway. Administrative Officer Ross stated he would give a report on the problem. REqUEST FOR SIDEWALK SALE A letter was read from the Downtown Association requesting that provisions of the City Code be waived in order for the Association to stage a sidewalk sale on November 7, 8 and 9~ in the downtown area. It was moved by Councilman Sylves- ter~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted. INVITATION An invitation was read from the Starlight Center inviting members of the Council to attend the Center's First Achievement Night to be held October 25, 1968 from 7:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES OF RELOCATING RAILROAD TRACKS A letter was read from the State Division of Highways stating they shall again explore the possibilities of raising or lowering the tracks, or relocating the railroad as requested in Council Resolution No. 4927. A report will be forth- coming on the latest developments. PROTEST TO ONE-WAY ALLEY Mr. Robert Fuson expressed opposition to making the alley between Landis Avenue and Garrett Avenue one-way from "F" Street to Davidson Avenue. He re- quested that the alley be left as it is. Attorney Lindberg stated he would check the legality of tow trucks going both ways on a one-way alley in emergencies. The Mayor stated a report would be forthcoming at the next meeting. REqUEST FOR CREATION OF IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Mr. Ken Dunn, President of the Downtown Association~ requested that the Council consider and take action on the matter of creation of an improvement dis- trict in the downtown area. He presented copies of a brief outline of the pro- posal. Mayor McCorquodale stated the matter would be on the next agenda. REqUEST FOR ACTION ON DRAINAGE DITCH Mr. Hardy Rothschild, 238 Fourth Avenue, urged the Council to take action to improve the drainage ditch in the 800 block on Riverlawn Avenue. The Mayor asked that this come back to the Council as an agenda item. REQUEST FOR REPORT ON INSURANCE PAY-OFFS Councilman Sylvester requested that in the future the Council be notified when claims against the City have been paid off by the City's insurance carrier. 9:10 P.M. - Council adjourned to executive session for appointment of member to Planning Cormnission. 9:25 P.M. - Council reconvened. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that Mr. George Chandler be appointed a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Wilbert J. Gregson, said term to expire June 30, 1970. REQUEST FOR "REPORT PENDING" LIST It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Clerk include with the mailing of the agenda~ a list of reports requested by the Council of any member of the staff~ together with the date of request, and that the items be listed each week until it has finally been taken care of, at which time it would be deleted from the list. DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES REQUESTED FOR NEXT AGENDA It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council consider, at the next meeting, the purchase of addi- tional land adjacent to the Loma Verde Park for park purposes. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:35 P.M.~ until October 29, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk