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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/10/01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday October 1, 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 Engin- eer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. James Alley, minister of Bay View Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of September 24, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) - Consideration of prezoning to R-3-B-3-D that property generally bounded by Ouintard Street, San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way, Tobias Drive and Hilltop Drive Planning Associate Manganelli stated that the Planning Commission, havinM held a hearing on the application of Robinhood Homes, Inc. for R-3-B-3-D zoning on eight acres of this property, determined that the property should be prezoned R-1 and that 15 foot front setbacks should be established. This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of a hearing on the proposed prezoning to R-3-B-3-D for that property generally boun- ded by Quintard Street, San Diego Gas & Electric Company right-of-way, Tobias Drive and Hilltop Drive, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing reopened. Attorney Allen Perry, representing Robinhood Homes, Inc., spoke in favor of the R-3 zoning. Mr. W. T. Cencebaugh, speaking for the Sea View Property Owners Association, spoke in opposition to the R-3 zone and urged the Council to uphold the action of the Planning Commission. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no further written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Mayor McCorquodale stated it would be a convenient time for Planning ComA mission members to meet with the Council at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 21, to discuss this zoning matter and other matters pertaining to general zoning in the City, particularly the total concept of the split duplex proposal. He sugMested that the Council and Planning Commission meet in joint session at that time, that the Commission reconsider this zoning matter at their meeting of October 21, 1968, and that the Council, after receiving the Commission's report, take action at their meeting of October 22, 1968. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with notice of the meeting set for October ~1, and a request that there be a report to the Council for their meeting of October 22, not only on the prezoning of the proper- ty in question but also their ideas on the split duplex concept. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate a portion of East Rienstra Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposal to vacate a portion of East Rienstra Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. John Cusack, 169 E. Rienstra Street, applicant for the vacation, stated that vacating of those portions of East Rienstra Street as proposed could result in the elimination of driveway access to a couple of properties. He asked if it is possible for the Council to deviate from the existing property lines between the two properties in question so there would be common use of driveways. City Attorney Lindberg stated this was not possible, but that quit claim deeds have been obtained from property owners on the north side of the street which elimin- ates their driveway problem. The property owner on the south side of the street is a Navy man in transit, and has not replied to the registered letter sent to him pertaining to his granting a quit claim deed. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale that the north portion of Rienstra Street proposed for vacation be vacated and the south portion be brought back for consideration at the meeting of October 22, 1968. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action on the proposed vacation of a portion of Rienstra Street be held over until the meeting of October 22, 1968, while awaiting word from the property owner on the south. ~A~UBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning for Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexation This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning for the Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexation, Mayor McCerquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1147 - Prezoning the Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexation - 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. 1148 - Approving annexation of Milligan-McMillin Fourth Avenue Annexation - 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1145 - Rezoning property at 503-523 H Street - Second reading 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 ~ollowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - Rezoning the east side of Melrose Avenue, 120 feet south of East Rienstra Street - Second reading It was moved by Councilman MeAlli~ter 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 Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: N~ne RESOLUTION NO. 4914 - Accepting subordination agreement and grant of easement for drainage purposes on East Moss 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: ~uncilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: ~None RESOLUTION NO. ~15 - Approving appropriation of funds for engineering services for storm drain facilities - Lawrence, Fogg, Smith and Associates 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. 4916 - Accepting revised gas tax budget for 1968-69 fiscal year 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, McCor~uodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4917 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for relocation and construction of sewers adjacent to proposed Interstate 805 Freeway Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Cp~ncltmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4918 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for stationary steam cleaner 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. 4919 - Approving amended agreement for sale of "G" Street prooerty Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmsn Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4920 - Granting dead to Rohr Corporation for "G" Street property Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvestar Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4921 - Granting quitclaim deed for south 20 feet of "G" Street to Rohr Corporation Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4922 - ApProving· permit agreement with Rohr Corporation for access to repair and maintain sewer lift station Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the followin~ vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, M~t~n~ M~odale, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None REPORT ON ANNEXATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTRY CLUB City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Attorney for the San Diego Country Club has reported that the Board of Directors has decided that it would be to the best interests of the Club to install cesspools and septic tanks for the club house rather than annex all of their property to the City. They are requesting a delay of 30 days to accomplish this prior to the City's disconnectin~ their sewer. It is the intention of the Club to pay the City for any amount due for use of the City sewer in the past years. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff meet with representatives of the Club's Board and attempt once again to reach some other solution to the problem. REPORT ON PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF 47.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY ON TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Administrative Officer Ross stated that the staff has met with the new owners of the 47.5 acres on Telegraph Canyon Road proposed for hospital and park purposes and the owners, Mr. Gersten and Mr. Ouinn, have indicated that they are not interested in negotiating with the City for the sale of this property. They did indicate, however, that perhaps there is other property in their area which might be suitable for hospital and park purposes, and which might be available to the City. Mr. Ross stated that the Council could either proceed with condemnation proceedings on the 47.5 acres or withhold any action on the matter until after the November election. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action be withheld until after the election on November 5, 1968. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported a problem has been created by lack of volunteer personnel to work during appropriate hours in the Jobs For Youth office. There being $1500 left in the youth employment budget, the Mayor asked that the Council consider the hiring of a young person to man this office. It was moved by Coun- cilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter be referred to the staff to determine the best feasible way of handling it. Mayor McCorquodale stated that he has received a letter from Supervisor Boney requesting Council support on the County proposal to purchase the Del Mar race track property. It was suggested that the Mayor advise Mr. Boney that the Council does not feel they have adequate information on the matter and request that the Council be kept posted. Mayor McCorquodale announced that the annual social gathering of Councilmen, Commission members and staff would be held on October 24, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Golf Course. The Mayor announced that there would be a reception~ held by the Sister City Commission, on the evening of October 23, honoring the United Nations Day program and honoring the visiting foreign students. V~ The Mayor stated that the Historical Society has retained a man for a month or so to man the Historical Center at Rohr Park a few hours on Sundays. It has been requested that the City allocate a portion of the funds to defray the cost of retaining this man. It was suggested that the Council be brought up to date, at the next meeting, on what the $1,000, budgeted for the Young Historians, was to be used for. Mayor McCorquodale stated that a contest has been conducted pertaining to a design for a city seal, with the winning design being submitted by a City em- ployee. Estimated cost to put the seal in final form would be $125. To resolve the matter, Council action is now necessary. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and ~ carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, November lg, 1968, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the matter of a City seal. CIVIC CENTER PLAN ENDORSED IN CONCEPT Aet~ersrw~ read from the Downtown Association and the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce endorsing in concept the plan for expansion of the Civic Center. /,REQUEST FOR USE OF STREET FOR ORANGE CRATE DERBY Dr. John Wells, representing the Chula Vista ~nior Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Orange Crate Derby, requested the use of "H" Street from Hilltop Drive to Corte Helena from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 1968. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that permission be granted, subject to approval by the staff. Dr. Wells was asked to work with the staff on the matter. v/ REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON POLLUTION CONTROL Mr. W. T. Cencebaugh, 79 E. Leanna Street, representing the Sea View Property Owners Association, requested that the Council give strong support to the Pollution Control bill the County is trying to push through. . . RECONSIDERATION ASKED ON SPLIT DUPLEX ZONE Mr. Joe Trammel, 1172 Oasis Street, asked that the Council reconsider action taken on establishment of procedure for splitting duplexes for individual sale of each unit. Mr. Trammel recited an example of a San Diego developer who is building duplexes and selling to one family and then guaranteeing the rental of the other side of the duplex. Mayor McCorquodale stated that the staff might consider any other proposal of various types of housing that they are aware of, for discussion at the confer- ence on October 21, 1968. CIVIC CENTER PLAN Mr. Cecil Sparling, 96 East Emerson Street, stated the police facility and civic center expansion of Phase I of the proposed civic center plan should take approximately all of the $1,500,000 to be provided by the bond issue, should it pass in November. He asked where the funds were to come from to purchase all the property that the plan proposes should be purchased for the expansion. ~, REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL IN PARKING LOT Councilman Sylvester was of the opinion the staff should look into the possibility of more strict control of traffic in the parking lot at Rohr Park. City Attorney Lindberg stated that an ordinance is forthcoming which will give better police control of parking lots. ~. LETTER AUTHORIZED TO NEW OWNERS OF OTAY RANCH LAND It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a letter be sent from the Council to the new owners of the Otay Ranch property to let them know that the Council is willing to work with them in every way possible for the development of their land. ADJOURiqMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m., sine die. City Clerk /