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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1968/08/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 20, 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 Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of August 13, 1968 be approved, with the correction that Councilman Scott voted "No" on Resolution No. 4863. Copies of the minutes were sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of W. R. Haneline from Planning Commission action grant- lng a variance for a split lot at 550 First Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of W. R. Haneline from Planning Commission action granting a variance for a split lot at 550 First Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. W. R. Haneline, 112 Shasta Street, spoke in support of his appeal and urged that the variance be denied. Mr. William Wendell, 118 Shasta Street, and Mrs. William Ballantyne, 536 First Avenue, both spoke in opposition to the granting of the variance. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The findings of the Plan- ning Commission were read to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvcster, and carried that in granting this variance, the drainage ditch be improved at least to the specifications of the City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the appeal denied. ORDINANCE NO. 1139 - Ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a special election to be held November 5, 1968 -.N~-~-e~ reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its ading,~an~d~3 reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The was~a~-by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott, Sylvestcr, Hamilton Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1137 - Rezoning property at 211 Cypress Street - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ozdinance 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodala, McAllister Noes: Nome Absent: None OI~DINANCE NO. 1138 - Prezoning property at Hilltop Drive and Orange Avenue Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading o~ the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by thc following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McGorquodalc, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4867 - Granting appeal of Gard and Carol Tesch for use variance on property at 225-227 Landis Avenue Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. The resolution, requiring a four-fifths vote, failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, Scott Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4868 - Requesting Board of Supervisors to consolidate election with General Election of November 5 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, Hamilt~ Noes: Councilman McCorquodale ~.~ ~- ~ ¥~-~ ~-~ ~?~ Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4869 - Setting hearing for consideration of adoption of grading ordinance - September 17, date set for hearing 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. 4870 - Requesting allocation of funds from P.U.C. regarding Moss Street railroad crossing protection 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. 4871 - Approving improvement agreement - Princess Manor Unit No. 9 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. 4872 - Approving final map - Princess M~nor Unit No. 9 Offered by Councilman Sylvester~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following ¥ote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton~ McCorquodal¢, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None F, ESOLUTION NO. 4873 - Grantins permission to construct a driveway in excess of Code limitations - 314 Roseview Place Offered by Councilman Seott~ 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. 4874 - Naming and dedicating one-foot control lots in Flair Subdi- vision No. 2 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~ Seott~ Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4875 - Accepting slope and drainage easements adjacent to Flair Subdivision No. 3 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. 4876 - Accepting one-foot control lots in Flair Subdivision No. 3 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. 4877 - Accepting grant of easement for drainage facilities from Oscar F. Pettish, Jr. 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 Sylvcster, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4878 - Approving agreement with San Diego County for certain improvements on Otay Lakes Road and Willow Street at Bonita Road - Gas Tax Project 84 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. 4879 - Waiving bidding requirements and authorizing Engineering Division to purchase Olivetti Underwood computer 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. 4880 - Setting time of certain Planning Commission meetings 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. 4881 - Intention to vacate portion of "G" 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 ABSTAINED: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4882 - Approving agreement with Rohr Co=potation for sale of City property 0ffercd 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 ABSTAINED: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS ABANDONED ON PROPERTY AT 345 FOURTH AVENUE It was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that condemnation proceedings on the property at 345 Fourth Avenue be abandoned. ~.~HEARING SET DN NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE A letter was received from the Planning Con~nission requesting that the Council set for hearing consideration of the residential and C-O zones of the new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Clerk be directed to set a hear- ing for September 24, 1968, for consideration of the residential and C-O zones of the new comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. MAYOR'S IIEPORT Mayor McCorquodale gave his weekly report at this time. The Mayor requested that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting urging that the Port District officials consider locating a proposed new Port building in the South Bay area. The Mayor expressed a desire that the Police Facility bond issue and Hospital issue be placed on the November ballot as two separate propositions. LETTERS OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from the Boys' Club expressing appreciation to the Council for having refunded $110.00 of the rental fee for the use of the City gymnasium on July 4. A letter was read from Frank Ferreira commending Councilman Scott for having abstained from the discussion and voting on the issue concerning the Boys' Club on the agenda August 6, 1968. /~REqUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED A letter was read from Judy Thomas, 776 Guava Avenue, requesting permis- sion to close the 700 block of Guava Avenue on Sunday, August 25 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 P.M., for a block party. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON ALLEY A petition was received requesting that the alley in the 250 to 300 block between Landis and Garrett Avenues be made a one-way alley in a southerly direc- tion. Referred to the Safety Co~nission. REquEST FOR BOND ELECTION ON DRAINAGE A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce urging that the Council have a bond election to provide the funds necessary to create proper drainage in the City. SUPPORTING A SPEED-UP OF THE AIR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY A resolution was read from the City of Imperial Beach urging that the San Diego Couuty Comprehensive Planning Organization-Policy Committee.request the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to order the necessary priority changes in the County planning program to expedite the air transportation planning study. SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from the Safety Cormnission recommending that mechanical gates be placed at appropriate railroad crossings in Chula Vista. Referred to staff. REQUEST THAT PROPOSED UTILITY TAX BE DROPPED Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, recommended that the Council drop any further consideration of the proposed utility tax and if the requirements for the accumulation of funds for capital improvements in the City are necessary, that the question be placed before the voters to decide. COUNCIL ADJOURNS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION - 8:40 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the Council adjourn to executive session to consider appointment of members to the Board of Directors of the proposed Serra Hospital. This item was placed on the agenda by unanimous consent of the Council. Council reconvened at 9:25 P.M. Mayor McCorquodale read the list of names of persons proposed for the Board of Directors of the new non-profit hospital corporation. Those proposed were Leo Perkins, Rev. Fred Fenton, Mrs. Ann Barnes, Mrs. Iola Otterholt, Mrs. Velma Farmer, Dr. Robert Thomas, Hector Serrano, Lloyd Ostrander, Arthur Maes, Robert H. King and Peter Vranes. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that these names be incorporated into the resolution for Council approval at the next meeting. City Attorney Lindberg requested that the proposed members of the Board come to his office during the next week and execute the Articles of Incorporation for inclusion in the resolution to be submitted to the Council at the next meeting. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CHARGED Mr. Cecil Sparling, 96 East Emerson Street, stated he wanted the City Attorney to know that a large fund has been raised to defeat the hospital propo- sition when it goes to the ballot; that Mr. Hugh Christensen has been selected to lead this opposition and that the Mayor had a meeting with this group prior to the Council Conference on the matter, Monday, Ausust 19. Mr. Sparling stated that this was a most flagrant case of conflict of interest. Mr. Hugh Christensen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue, refuted the statements made by Mr. Sperling pertaining to him and gave him an opportunity to retract them. ATTENDANCE AT LABOR RELATIONS INSTITUTE AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that George Lee, Lane Cole, Fred Ross, William Jasinek and Mayor Corquodale be authorized to attend the Labor Relations Institute to be held in San Prancisco~ September 5 and 6. ADJOUFaNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M., sine die. City Clerk