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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/05/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 14, 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 siler~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 7, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. b~UBLIC HEARING (continued) - Rezoning property south of Allen School Road, west of Otay Lakes Road - Tri-County Builders Planning Director Warren stated that the amended request for rezoning in- volves 86 acres instead of the original 186 acres, and that along with this re- quest for rezoning, the Whispering Trails Subdivision map was filed. The map was denied by the Commission because it did not conform to the rezoning they have recommended. Mr. Warren stated that the Commission has reconsidered the rezoning for the area as directed by the City Council and has reiterated their previous recom- mendation that the total property be rezoned R-i-B-20. The Commission has endorsed the Planned Unit Development concept and has encouraged the applicant to proceed with the development of more specific plans for Planned Unit Development in the event that the R-l-B-20 zoning is established. This being the time and place designated for the continuation of a hearing on the proposed rezoning from interim R-1-A to R-i, R-3-B-3 and C-N for property located south of Allen School Road, west of Otay Lakes Road, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Eugene Cook, Civil Engineer representing Tri-County Builders, spoke in opposition to the R-l-B-20 zoning and urged the Council to consider R~i-B-15 zon- ing, which would be agreeable to the developer, for the entire 86 acres. Mr. Sidney Jarboe, Bonita; Mrs. William Spies, Jr., Allen School Road, Bonita, and Roland DeFere, Bonita, recommended that the Council follow the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission and rezone the property R-I-B-20. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1119 - Approving rezoning of property south of Allen School Road, west of Otay Lakes Road, to R-1-B-20-D - 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, McGorquodale, Scott Noes: Councilman McAllister Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of amendment to supplemental D zone provisions to permit and regulate temporary signs This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the supplemental D zone provisions to permit and regulate temporary signs, 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. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that action on the proposed amendment to the supplemental D zone provi- sions be held over until the first meeting in June and the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation on the period of time that a temporary sign should be allowed to be left standing. ORDINANCE NO. 1120 - Amending City Code establishing the Human Relations Commission - 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. 1121 - Approving Massa's Hilltop Annexation - 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, Mc~orquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1122 - Approving Horton's E1 Rancho Vista Annexation - 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 McAltister, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1116 - Prezoning property east of Hilltop Drive between "F" and East Whitney Streets - 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. 1117 - Amending Zoning Ordinance establishing the sale of used merchandise in a C-1 zone - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman $ylvester 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~ McCorquodate, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1118 - Amending Zoning Ordinance to establish Planned Unit Develop- ment procedure - 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. 4761 - Rescinding award of bid for remittance control machine and awarding to next lowest bidder and appropriating funds 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. 4762 - Approving agreement with Knight and Gladieux, Management Consultants, for Civic Center plan development and appro- priating necessary funds 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 Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4763 - Adopting "No Parking" regulation on Woodlawn Avenue 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. 4764 - Naming and dedicating Lot A in Dalseth Hills Subdivision Unit No. 6 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. 4765 - Accepting grant deed for one-foot control Lot A in Dalseth Hills Subdivision Unit No. 7 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. 4766 - Naming and dedicating one-foot control lots in Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision Units No. 1, 2 and 3 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. 4767 - Proclaiming Public Works Week 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 CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR GRADE REVISION It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevail- ing minimum wage scale for the construction of grade revision on Broadway, south of "L" Street. This is Gas Tax Project No. 104. CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to call for bids at the prevailing minimum wage scale for the ¢onmtruction of drainage facilitiem in Hilltop Drive from "J" Street to Telegraph Canyon Road. REPORT ON PROBLEMS RELATED TO DIRT-HAULING TRUCK OPERATIONS ON "L" STREET City Attorney Lindberg reviewed his written report to the Council, dated May 10, 1968, wherein he answered requests contained in a petition presented to the Council on April 23, 1968. The petition pertained to problems related to the dirt-hauling truck operations on "L" Street. Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney~ it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton~ and carried that the City Attorney and City Engineer be directed to seek amendments to the State Vehicle Code related to the regulation of heavy trucking operations within residential areas involving the establishment of speed limit differentials in residential areas for heavy traffic~ more restrictive requirements in regard to noise suppression devices and air pollution problems. REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY ON LEAGUE CONFERENCE City Attorney Lindberg gave a report on his attendance at the City Attorneys' Department of the League of California Cities in Santa Barbara. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale reported he had talked, in San Francisco, to representa- tives of the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Federal Government regarding the Hilltop and Telegraph Canyon Park and that there should be a reply by the end of this month on the City's application for a grant under the Open Space Act. Possibilities of Federal assistance in the area of drainage were also discussed. REQUEST FOR ACTION ON PURCHASE OF PARKING LOT A letter was read from the Western Lumber Company requesting that the Coun- cil take immediate action regarding the proposed acquisition of their property at 288 "F" Street for additional parking purposes. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to write a letter to the lumber company regarding the present status of the matter. j~.CLAIMFOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the claim of James T. Wooten in the amount of $181.00 for alleged storm~damage to his property, be denied. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT TO COUNTY AND STATE ON REVISION OF RESIDENCY LAW Mr. W. T. Cencebaugh, 79 East Leanna Street, representing the Sea View Prop- erty Owners Association, requested that the Council take action supporting the County and State in their efforts to have the recent Supreme Court decision re- garding residency requirements for welfare eligibility revised. Mayor McCorquo- dale informed Mr. Cencebaugh that the City will keep in touch with the County on any action to be taken. ~.4{EQUESTS THAT NO FURTHER ACTION BE TAKEN ON HOSPITAL ISSUE Mr. Ernest Arnold, 879 Beech Avenue, stated that in his opinion the voters let their wishes be known when they voted against Proposition '~" (hospital author- ity) at the last election, and for that reason the matter should not be pursued further. Mrs. Iola Otterholt, 226 Kearney Court, was of the opinion that when the voters turned down Proposition "A" at the last election, it relieved the Council of any further responsibility on the matter and requested that there not be another election on the issue unless there is some change or amendment to the proposition. CONTROL OF CIGARETTE SALES PROPOSED Councilman Scott stated he was concerned about the availability of cigar- ettes to minors, basically through vending machines, and proposed that Council action be taken to control the sale of cigarettes through vending machines or possibly eliminate the vending machines altogether. Referred to City Attorney Lindberg for study and report. INFORMAL BID ON UNDERGROUND CONDUIT ANDWIRING AUTHORIZED City Engineer Cole stated that eleven street lights were out on Third Avenue between "G" and Madrona Streets due to faulty underground conduit and wir- ing, and because of the urgency of the matter, requested permission to proceed with securing informal bids to rectify the situation. A formal resolution would be sub- mitted to the Council at the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request to call for informal bids be granted. REQUEST FOR RELEASE FOR PERSONAL INJURIES City Attorney Lindberg stated that two police officers of the City were injured in an accident and their attorney has secured a settlement in the cases. The Attorney has requested a release from the City regarding this matter, strictly on the personal injuries of the officers. Mr. Lindberg stated that the State Com- pensation Board will be reimbursed for the medical expenses on the officers. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester~ seconded by Councilman McAllister~ and carried that the City Attorney be authorized to execute such a release. v~COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman McAlllster, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a Council Conference be set for 3:30 P.M., Monday, May 27, 1968, for the purpose of discussing the underground utility ordinance and drainage policy. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FAIR Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Cormmerce, asked tentative bless- ing from the Council on an appropriation of not to exceed $500 for their proposed display representing the City at this year's County Fair at Del Mar. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Chamber of Commerce be authorized to enter into an agreement for an exhibit at this year's County Fair. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M., sine die. 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