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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/09/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday September 17, 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. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of September 10~ 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~/~RESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION Mayor McCorquodale presented Certificates of Recognition to Mr. Mike Murphy for honors won in the recent National AAU Men's and Women's Swin~ning and Diving Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, and to the Chula Vista Aquatic Association for honors won at the Pacific Southwest Association Championships. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Intention to close a portion of "G" Street Because of his employment with the Rohr Corporation, Councilman Sylvester abstained from participation on this hearing. This being the time and place~ as designated, for the continuation of the hearing on the proposed closing of a portion of "G" Street, west of the Coronado branch line of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway right-of-way, Mayor Mc- Corquodale declared the hearing reopened. Mr. Mitchell Koteff, on behalf o6 the Rohr Corporation: requested that the Council adopt a resolution which would provide for the vacation of "G" Street effective upon the availability of an alternate access to the tidelands; that the Council adopt a resolution showing the intent of the City to proceed and complete its arrangement to obtain the right-of-way at "J" Street from the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway; to construct the extension of "J" Street westerly from Bay Boulevard to the mean high tide line and then dedicate it for public use; and that the City take steps to accomplish the alignment of Tidelands Avenue north of "G" Street to "F" Street. Attorney Gaylord Henry, representing Mr. Charles Offerman, spoke in opposi- tion to the closinS of "G" Street and stated his client is contemplating an action in inverse condemnation if "G" Street is closed without providing for compensation to him for the loss in value of his property. Mr. James Miller, attorney representing the Macs Welding Enterprises, Inc., and Makai Marine Sales, holders of lease~ on the north side of "G" Street~ re- quested that the closing be delayed until the longest lease~ which is until April, 1971, expires or at least to continue the hearing one week while his clients con- duct further discussions with the Rohr Corporation. Mr. Don Nays Director of the Unifiied Port District~ stated that once an alternate access to the tidelands has been made available and th~ right-of-way obtained from the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway at "J" Street, the Port District will have no further objection to the closing of "G" Street. Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, spoke in support of the Rohr pro- posal for the closing of "G" Street~ No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4905 - Ordering vacation of portion of "G" Street Offered by Councilman Scott, read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4906 - Declaring intention to improve and dedicate a portion of "J" Street providing access to those lands lying west of Tidelands Avenue, north of "J" Street and south of "F" 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale Abstaining: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ~/~PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Kentucky Beef from Planning Co~mmission action limiting the area of their proposed free-standing sign on "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Kentucky Beef from Planning Commission action limiting the area of their proposed free-standing sign to 50 feet on the north side of "H" Street, east of Fifth Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Cliff Burford, representing Kentucky Beef spoke in support of the appeal. Mr. William Bauer, attorney representing Chula Vista Group Properties and Bay General Hospital, introduced Mr. William Wagstaff, Administrator of Bay General Hospital, who spoke in opposition to the appeal and requested that the Council sustain the action of the Planning Commission. Mr. Wagstaff al~o requested that Kentucky Beef be required to observe the 25-foot setback. Mr. Julius Kahn, President of Big Apple, also spoke in support of the appeal. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, that the Council approve the sign with the deletion of the sandwich symbol at the bottom, the maintenance of a 10-foot setback, and the condition that the sign would have no flashing parts. The motion, requiring a 4/5 vote, failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, McCorquodale, MeAllister Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Scott Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried, that the matter be referred to the Planning Staff to work with the applicant toward arriving at a compromise sign of less than 160 square feet but more than the 50 square feet granted by the Planning Commission. RECESS - The Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of the rezoning of the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road east of Hilltop Drive from K-1 to R-3 (Whitting- ton & Ramm) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 of property located on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road east of Hilltop Drive, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Dr. Franklin Glanz, 67 E1 Capitan Drive, representing 75 families in the area, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Others speaking in opposition were Frank Meyer, 23 E1 Capitan Drive, Herb Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, Fred Gelsomini, 650 Gretchen Road, Helen Allen, 790 Hilltop Drive, Ange Mandra, 801 Vista Way, Glen Boone,il52 Oasis Avenue and W. T. Cencebaugh, 79 E. Leanna Street who represented the Sea View Estates Home Owners Association. Mr. Frank Whittington, applicant for the rezoning spoke in support of the rezoning. Mr. Jerry Brewer, architect, representing Mr. Whittington, spoke in support of the rezoning. Mrs. Dorothy Phillips, 272 E. Millan Street, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and submitted petitions bearing approximately 400 signatures requesting that the City purchase for park use the property, about 47 acres, north and south of Telegraph Road, east of Hilltop]~rive, south of Millan Street and west of the proposed Inland Freeway. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE - Rezoning certain property located on the south side of Telegraph Canyon Road, east of Hilltop Drive, from R-1 to R-3-B-3-D 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 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the matter be referred bsck to the Planning Commismion for report. The Clark was instructed to notify those who spoke, when the matter will be before the Council again. ~/ PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of developers of Princess Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 6, of Planning Commission action denying the tentative map of said subdivision This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of developers of Princess Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 6, cf Flanning Commission action denying the tentative map of said subdivision~ Mayor McCorquDda]e de- clared the hearing open. Attorney Robert Bergan, representing Princess Park Estates, Inc., developers of Princess ~nor Subdivision Unit No. 6, spoke in favor of the tentative map of said subdivision and urged that the Council over-ride action of the Planning Commission and approve the tentative map. It was moved by Councilman McAltister and seconded by Councilman Scott that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission. The motion failed with Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton and McCorquodale voting no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed amendment to R-2 zone regulations establishing proce- dure for splitting duplexes for indivi4ual sale of each unit This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed amendment to R-2 zone regulations establishing procedure for splitting duplexes for individual sale of each unit, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Daniel Grady, representing the San Diego Building Contractors Association spoke about the housing shortage in the San Diego County area and stated that his organization was in favor of this amendment to the zoning ordin- ance. No others wishing to ba heard, the Mayor declared the hearin~ closed. ORDINANCE - Approving amendment to the zoning ordinance pertaining to splitting duplexes for sale of each unit 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: Councilmen McAllister, Sylvester NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, McCor~uodale Absent: None Mayor MoCorquodale stated that the matter would be referred back to the Planning Commission for report. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of proposed grading Ordinance Administrative Officer Ross stated that letters have been received from the San Diego Building Contractors Association, the Construction Industry Coordinating Council and the California Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors all requesting that this hearing be continued in order for them to further review the proposed ordinance. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed grading Ordinance, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the hearing be continued until October 22, 1968, at 7:00 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 4907 - Authorizing Administrative Officer to execute Division of Real Estate letter 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~. N~ne Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4908 - Accepting easement for traffic signal detector assembly at Bonita Village Shopping Center adjacent to Bonita Road 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, McCorquodala, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4909 - Urging State authorization for local agencies to impose variable speed limits for certain trucks and automobiles - League of California Cities 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4910 - Giving notice of intention to vacate a portion of Nacion Avenue and setting hearing for October 8, 1968 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None REQUEST FOR LEASE ON CITY LAND FOR SIGN PURPOSES Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received from Princess Park Estates, Inc.~ requesting a lease on a month-to-month basis to allow a sign to remain on City property in the 800 block on Third Avenue. The sign directs motorists to the Princess Subdivisions to the southeast of the City. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton~ seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be denied, PETITION FOR SIDEWALKS A petition was submitted bearing approximately 175 signatures of citizens in the College Estates area requesting that sidewalks be installed on both sides of Otay Lakes Road for use by Bonita Vista Junior High School students. Referred to the Safety Commission. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON TAX RELIEF BILLS A letter was read from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors urging Council support for property tax relief contained in SCA 1, SB 8, ACA 1 and AB 6. Referred to staff. PROTEST TO THIRD AVENUE TREES A letter was read from Dave Tohir and Chuck Brooks, 286 Third Avenue, requesting that the Bottle Brush trees in the Downtown area on Third Avenue be trimmed periodically, or businessmen be given permission to cut them down in order that their signs can be seen by prospective customers. Referred to Downtown Association. Mr. Tohir and Mr. Brooks to be sent copies of proposed sign ordinance. REQUEST FOR WIDENING OF "H" STREET A letter was read from Mr. Ray Stinnett, 492 Minot, requesting that "H" Street be widened east of Third Avenue. The staff was directed to send Mr. Stinnett a letter giving the timetable for the improvement of "H" Street. VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE DESIGNATED FOR LEAGUE CONFERENCE A letter was read from the League of California Cities asking that the Council designate a voting representative and an alternate voting representa- tive for the League Conference in Los Angeles, October 13-16. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Mayor McCorquodale be designated as the voting representative, with Mayor pro tem Scott as alternate at the League Conference October 13-16. REQUEST FOR NEW LOCATION FOR REST ROOM~ A petition was submitted by W. T. Cencebaugh, 79 E, Leanna Street, requesting that the rest rooms currently under construction in the Greg Rogers Park be moved to a new location exceeding 200 feet east of Oleander Street where it would be more centrally located for people using the Park. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be held over one week for study and that work be stopped on the project until the study is made. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SPLITTING OF DUPLEXES Mr. Jack Gardner, 4363 Grace Road, Bonita, asked that the Council initiate a motion to reconsider Item 9 on the agenda which pertained to a proposed erdinance amending the R-2 zone regulations establishing procedure for splitting duplexes for individual sale of each unit. Mr. Gardner stated a definite need exists for such an ordinance and urged its adoption. Mr. Joe Trammel, 1172 Oasis Street, stated there was no need for such an ordinance, in his opinion, and asked that no further action be taken on the matter. City Attorney Lindberg stated that in order for the Council to consider the matter further it would have to be readvertised for a new hearing. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor McCorquodale announced that there would be a Council Conference on Monday, September 23, 1968, at 3:30 p.m. to hear a report from the Civic Center consultants. ADJOUlLNMENT Mayor MeCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m., sine die. City Clerk/