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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/08/13 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday August 13, 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, Public Works Director Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Lauren Egdahl of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of August 6, 1968 be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. RESOLUTION NO. 4858 - Welcoming Peruvian Congressman Ricardo Temoche Offered by Councilman McAllister, the resolution was read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Gard and Carol Tesch from Planning Commission action denying them a use variance on property at 225-227 Landis Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Gard and Carol Tesch from Planning Commission action denying them a use variance on property at 225-227 Landis Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Planning Director Warren explained that the variance requested was to convert an existing garage to a studio apartment, an R-3 use in a C-2 zone. Mr. Warren stated that in the event that the Council grants the variance, the Commission recommends that a 12' wide paving driveway should be extended to the existing alley in the rear to facilitate better use of the off-street parking requirements and that the subject structure, with its 3'4" side yard not be approved for residential use unless subsequently approved by the Board of Appeals and cleared by the Fire Department. Mr. Robert Keyes, representing Mr. Tesch, spoke in favor of the variance and stated Mr. Tesch was agreeable to moving the garage back to the required 5' setback line. Mrs. Ruth Hubbard, 213 Landis Avenue, stated that the tenant now occupying the dwelling at 225 Landis Avenue was opposed to the variance because it would deny her use of the garage for storage. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Clerk read a letter from Albert Boyer, owner of property at 220 Landis Avenue, opposing the variance. A letter was read from Mr. Fred Bailey, 219 Landis Avenue, opposing the rezoning of property on Landis Avenue from C-2 to R-3. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting, a resolution granting the variance, subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission; subject to their agreeing not to protest a 1911 Act im- provement of the alley and subject to the provision that if in the future any portion of this property is used for commercial uses that this variance shall become null and void. $" PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-1 to R-3 for property at 211 Cypress Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3 for property at 211 Cypress Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re- ceived no written communications,~h~ Mayordeclared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1137 - Rezoning property at 211 Cypress Street - 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, Scott Noes: None Absent: None · PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning for property located at Hilltop Drive and Orange Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning from County R-1-A and C to R-1 and C-N for property located at Hilltop Drive and Orange Avenue, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1138 - Prezoning property at Hilltop Drive and Orange Avenue - 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4859 - Authorizing the Mayor to receive $100 a month for out-of- pocket expenses in addition to $50 a month allowed by the City Charter Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hamilton, Sylveeter, McCorquodale~ McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4860 - Supporting AB 1203 re.in8 Peace Officers Standards and Training funds 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. 4861 - Approving agreement and accepting lien between City and Gordon Pettit for improvements on Bonita Road Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Sylvester~ Hamilton~ McCorquodale~ Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4862 - Authorizing extension of lease agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the South Bay Guidance Center 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, Scott Noes: None Absent; None RESOLUTION NO. 4863 - Authorizing extension of lease agreement between the City and Cavalier Motor Hotel and Aunt Emma's Pancake Restaurant 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. 4864 - Urging Comprehensive Planning Organization to consider all sections of the County, including the southern section, in study of airport location 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, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4865 - Approving recommendations of Comprehensive Planning Organization regarding purchase of certain parks 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. 4866 - Determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition and construction of certain municipal im- provements and making findings relating thereto 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 ~REJECTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO READVERTISE FOR THE RELOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS - Proposed Interstate 805 Freeway Upon the recommendation of the City Engineer it was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the bids received for relocation and construction of certain sanitary sewers in connection with the proposed construction of Interstate 805 Freeway, be accepted and rejected and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to readvertise this project after revising the plans and specifications in accordance with the State Division of Highways approved changes. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE TIME OF SOME PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS A letter was submitted from Planning Commission requesting authorization to begin some of their regular meetings at 3:30 P.M. for consideration of routine business. Because of lengthy agendas, meetings are now continuing as late as midnight. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Attorney ba directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution granting this authorization. REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF PARCEL OF LAND WEST OF RONR PARK Administrative Officer Ross submitted the appraisal figures for four parcels of property, west of Rohr Park, which the Parks and Recreation Commismion ham re- quested be acquired for the expansion of Rohr Parker construction of a nine hole golf course. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Council- man Sylvester, and carried that the matter be held over one week, if that is suf- ficient time, for the staff to submit a comprehensive report as to how park acqui- sition and development affects the capital ontlay for the next five to eight years. REPORT ON ESTABLISHING A 25-MILE-PER-HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON "L" STREET City Attorney Lindberg stated he is in receipt of an opinion from the Attorney General that it would not be legal for the City to enact an ordinance creating special speed limits for trucks. The Council had requested that a 25-mile- per-hour speed limit be set for trucks only on "L" Street. It was recommended that the Council take no further action on the matter or direct that an ordinance be prepared establishing a new speed limit for all types of vehicles on "L" Street. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that no further action be taken on the matter. City Engineer Cole stated the Streets and Highways Committee of the League of California Cities has submitted a resolution for League Conference considera- tion which pertains to speed limits of heavily loaded trucks and their relation- ship to street deterioration. Mr. Cole suggested that the Council adopt such a resolution. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney draw up a resolution urging the League of California Cities to consider some type of legislation which might be the answer to problems caused by heavily loaded trucks on City street. DEADLINE ON RESOLUTIONS FOR LEAGUE CONFERENCE City Attorney Lindberg reported that there are four weeks left in which to submit any matter to the League of California Cities for their consideration at the annual conference. He suggested that if any member of the Council has thoughts on any measure he would like considered that it be brought to the Attorney's attention or to the Council within this time. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale gave his weekly report at this time. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO PROPOSED USERS TAX ON UTILITIES A resolution was read from the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association opposing the imposition of the users tax on consumers utilities as has been proposed. REQUEST FOR AFFIRMATION OF POLICY A letter was read from Robert C. Dent, Vice Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors asking that the City affirm its position in regard to the provision of a County wide common fire communications net. Letter was filed. COMPLEMENTARY LETTER A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Jack Secord, 4201 Bonita Road, complimenting those responsible for the upkeep of the municipal golf course and for the excellent condition of the course. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZED - Chamber of Commerce A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that action be taken to authorize the expenditure of up to $250.00 from the 1-19 BO.8 account for the next step in preparation of the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee's brochure. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the request be granted. INVITATION TO EXPOSITION AND FAIR A letter was read from the Executive Committee inviting all to visit the first Exposition and Fair "Baja California in Progress" to be held in Tecate, Baja California, from August 17 to August 25. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Francisco M. Lopez Lima, Municipal Commissioner of General Roca, Argentina, expressing appreciation to the Sister City Friendship Commission for their letter of congratulations on his appointment as Municipal Commissioner of General Roca. ~REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS A letter was read from Don Mathis, 803 Monserate Avenue, and Herbert West, 461 Montcalm Street, requesting that the Council take all possible steps to have the traffic signals lights on the City's on-ramps to the Montgomery Freeway re- moved. Mayor McCorquodale stated the Safety Commission is now conducting studies on the matter. OPPOSITION TO AIRPORTS Mr. Eugene Coleman, 5941 Gotham Street, expressed opposition to locating any airports in the Chula Vista area and invited Councilmen to spend time with him and observe present flight patterns over the City. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO PROPOSED TAX ON UTILITIES Mr. Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, expressed opposition to the proposed tax on utilities and requested that the matter be placed on the November ballot. REQUEST FOR ACTION ON VETERANS Mr. Richard Rhodes, 428 Minot Avenue, requested that, through the League of California Cities, cities be requested to review their Civil Service rules as pertains to veterans and that Vietnam veterans be recognized as veterans through- out the State as they are in Chula Vista. Referred to City Attorney Lindberg to check with the League to determine if this is an appropriate item to bring before them. REPORT ON APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY AT 345 FOURTH AVENUE REQUESTED FOR NEXT AGENDA Councilman Scott stated that an appraisal of the property at 345 Fourth Avenue has shown that the property is too expensive to utilize for park or civic center purposes and due to the fact the consultants did not include this property in the Civic Center or Park plan, he moved that condemnation proceed- ings be abandoned on the Ferreira property. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman McAllister stated he would prefer a full report on the appraisal for the next meeting. SECOND APPRAISAL AUTHORIZED City Attorney Lindberg stated that he has been informed by the Federal Government that they desire two independent appraisals made on the Hilltop- Telegraph Canyon Park site. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to obtain another appraisal on the property as requested. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M., sine die. City Clerk