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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/05/28 (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 28, 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 McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of May 14, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-1 and C-2 to R-3 for property at 370 "K" Street Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission has recom- mended approval of R-3-D zoning for this property. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed rezoning from R-1 and C-2 to R-3 for property at 370 "K" Street, Mayor Mc- Corquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Larry Kuebler, developer of the prop- erty, spoke in support of the zone change. Mrs. Robert Byerly, 357 San Miguet Drive, spoke in opposition to the re- zoning and to having the drainage water diverted into San Miguel Drive. Mrs. Madalon Bagnall, 819 Fourth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and re- quested that a brick wall be required instead of a grape-stake fence. Ignacio Bruno, 387 San Miguel Drive, objected to having the drainage water diverted into San Miguel Drive. No others wishing to be heard~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1123 - Rezoning property at 370 "K" 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, Scott, Sylvester Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change for property located along Tele- graph Canyon Road from the proposed Interstate 805 to Oleander Avenue and establishment of 15-foot front setbacks City Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission has recommended the following rezoning for property located on both sides of Tele- graph Canyon Road east of the proposed 805 Freeway to the vicinity of Oleander Avenue: 7.23 acres south of Telegraph Canyon Road east of the 805 Freeway from R-1 to C-i-D; 10.20 acres south of Telegraph Canyon Road from a point 700 feet east of the 805 Freeway to a point 674 feet east of Oleander Avenue from R-1 to R-3-D; property north of Telegraph Canyon Road east of the 805 Freeway from C-N to C-I-D; and property between Halecrest Drive and Crest Drive from R-3 to R~3-D. Also, that setbacks along Telegraph Canyon Road and Oleander Avenue, adjacent to subject properties, be established at 15 feet. This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed zone changes for property along both sides of Telegraph Canyon Road from the proposed Interstate 805 Freeway to the vicinity of Oleander Avenue and the establishment of setbacks, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Dennis Wittman, President of the Saratoga Development Company and Mr. Cliff Burford, Planning Consultant for Mr. Wittman, requested that the findings of the Planning Commission be accepted and their recommendations for the rezoning adopted. Attorney DeWitt Higgs, representing Mr. Gilbert Dreyfusm, owner of 18 acres on the north side of Telegraph Canyon Road between Halecrest and Crest Drives, offered, on behalf of his client, to participate financially in a study of this entire area to determine what is the proper zoning in order that the Council will have some factual basis upon which to make a finding. Mr. Gilbert Dreyfuss, 615 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, urged that the Council consider rezoning his 18 acres north of Telegraph Canyon Road to C-1. 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 City Attorney be directed to draft the necessary ordinance for the next meeting, rezoning the property in line with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, including the D zone. ORDINANCE - Amending City Code to authorize placement of public telephones on public sidewalks of the City Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sylvest~r, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that this item be held over one week. ORDINANCE - Amending City Code providing for regulation of vehicle parking in City parks Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvestar, and carried that this item be held over one week. Upon the suggestion of Mayor McCorquodale, Administrative Officer Ross stated the staff will look into the feasibility of extending the fence where the drainage ditch is in General Roca Park to allow for the parking of more vehicles. ORDINANCE NO. 1105 - Approving amendments to Dance Hall Ordinance - 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. 1119 - Rezoming property south of Allen School Road, west of Otay Lakes Road - Second reading and adoption 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 following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1120 - Amending City Code establishing the Human Relations Com- mission ~ Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister~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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1121 - Approving Massa's Hilltop Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1122 - Approving Horton's E1 Rancho Vista Annexation - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4768 - Accepting and dedicating property for City right-of-way at 510 Davidson Street 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. 4769 - Accepting grant deed of easement for planting and main- taining street trees adjacent to Tobias Drive, Quintard Street and Hilltop Drive 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. 4770 - Accepting grant deed of easement for utility purposes adjacent to Tobias Drive, south of Quintard Street 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. 4771 - Accepting grant deed of easement for sewer purposes south of Quintard Street, west of Hilltop Drive 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. 4772 - Accepting and dedicating certain real property as Hilltop Drive Offered by Councilman SylYester, 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. 4773 - Accepting grant deeds for drainage facilities along "H" Street - Gas Tax Project No. 96 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. 4774 ~ Accepting and dedicating 17 grant deeds for right-of-way on "H" Street - Gas Tax Project No. 96 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. 4775 - Approving sewer connection to 985 Broadway - Rego agreement 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 - Establishing a Council policy relating to drainage facilities It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that this item be held over until a later meeting in order that it may be discussed at Council Conference. RESOLUTION NO. 4776 - Approving agreement for deferral of public improvements - James Yamate Offered by Councilman McAltister, 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~ M~Rorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4777 - Authorizing Public Works Department to secure informal bids ~or library exterior lighting and appropriating funds 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. 4778 - Authorizing Public Works Department to waive formal bidding requirements for Third Avenue street lights 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. 4779 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for street light repairs - Third Avenue 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. 4780 - Endorsing Proposition No. 1 on June ballot - Veterans Bonds 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. 4781 - Giving notice of public hearing on budget for fiscal year 1988-1969 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 RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION FOR INCREASED SPEED LIMIT ON FIRST AVENUE A letter was submitted from the Safety Commission, recommending that the speed limit be changed to 35 miles per hour on First Avenue from "E" Street to "g" Street. Councilman McAllister suggested that perhaps a change to 30 miles per hour would be more realistic at this time. City Engineer Cole suggested that the change to 35 miles per hour could be done on a tr%al basis of a month or so at which time more radar checks would be made to determine how effective the change has been° It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that 30-mile-per-hour speed limit signs be posted on First Avenue from "E" to "L" Streets on a trial basis. REPORT FROM BOARD OF APPEALS REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC WATER LINES A written report was submitted from the Board of Appeals listing reasons why they recommend that no action be taken at this time to amend the building code to allow the use of plastic pipe in place of copper pipe for water supply systems in buildings. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the report of the Board of Appeals be accepted. ~MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale stated the possibility has been discussed of having a one-day conference similar to the Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute, just attended, for Con, missioners and Board members, and possibly inviting neighboring cities. The Mayor suggested that any ideas on the matter from the Councilmen be transmitted to him. The Comprehensive Planning Organization met and voted to accelerate the Transportation study. The City Airport Committee met and selected a chairman and vice-chairman. The Mayor appointed Chester Smith and Jack Bilbo to the committee in order to increase the membership from five to seven. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the claim of Royal Investment Properties, Ltd.~ in the amount of $8,561.90 for alleged storm damage to their property, be denied. v/8~FETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION A letter was read from the Safety Commission recommending that a raised island or berm be installed on Telegraph Canyon Road at its intersection with Hilltop Drive which would require motorists turning off from Hilltop Drive to re- duce their speed in order to negotiate the square corner. Referred to Administra- tive Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR FOILMATION OF HOSPITAL DISTRICT A letter was read from George B. Edwards~ 1394 Hilltop Drive~ recommend- ing that the Council initiate the necessary procedures for the formation of a hospital district which would cover an area similar to the Sweetwater Union High School District. No action taken. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO NEW ELECTION OF HOSPITAL PROPOSITION A letter was read from Iola Otterholt, 226 Kearney Court, listing questions she would like answered before Proposition A, pertaining to the Hospital Authority, is put before the voters at another election~ Referred to City Attorney Lindberg for reply to Mrs. Otterholto REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1203 A letter was read from William J. McCann, Mayor Pro Tem Chairman, Cali- fornia Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, requesting support of A.B. 1203 which would increase the penalty assessment on designated traffic of- fenses from $3.00 to $5.00 for each $20.00 of fine imposed or bail forfeited, or for suspended jail sentence. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~-'REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION OF YOUNG HISTORIAN DAY A letter was read from the South Bay Historical Society inviting Council- men to attend the official opening of the Young Historian Center in Rohr Park on June 2, 1968 from 1 to 4 P.M. The Society mlso requested that the Mayor proclaim June 2, 1968, as Young Historian Day. Mayor McCorquodale did proclaim June 2, 1968, as Young Historian Day, and urged all citizens to attend the opening of the Center. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO OPERATE DAIRY A copy of a letter from Mr. Henry Rienstra and addressed to Supervisor Henry Boney was read to the Council. The letter requested a special permit to continue operation of a dairy in the vicinity of Otay. The County Planning Com- mission has refused such a permit because of the zoning. The area being outside the jurisdiction of the City, it was thought best that the matter be left in the hands of Supervisor Boney. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Ross McCollum, Douglas Dawson and Larry Walton, Administrative Interns~ expressing appreciation to the Council for supporting and permitting the Administration to carry out and supervise the Internship Program. L,~'REQUEST FOR PUBLIC REST ROOMS IN SHOPPING CENTERS A letter was read from Mildred Huffman 677 "G" Street, requesting free public rest rooms be added to the present Chula Vista Shopping Center and in all future shopping center developments in the City. Referred to Planning Director Warren. PTA URGES ENFORCEMENT OF LAW PROHIBITING SALE OF CIGARETTES TO MINORS A letter was read from the Clear View Council, 9th District California Congress of Parents and Teachers, urging that the law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to minors should be strictly enforced even if it means removal of vending machines. Referred to City Attorney Lindberg. ~TRAFFIC SIGNAL SUGGESTED AT INTERSECTION OF HILLTOP DRIVE AND TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD Mr. Ernest Arnold, Jr., stated that in his opinion a traffic signal at the intersection of Hilltop Drive and Telegraph Canyon Road would be more effec- tive than the island or berm recon~ended by the Safety Commission. STAFF REQUESTED TO LOOK INTO LANDSCAPING OF INTERSTATE 5 Councilman McAllister requested that the staff look into the plans the State Highway Department has, if any~ for landscaping the Intorstate 5 right-of- way as soon as possible after widening. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. to I~00 P.M., Wednesday, May 29. - ~ City Clerk