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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/05/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 7, 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 Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Dr. Earl Kernahan of the First Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 23, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~/~/PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning of certain property east of Hilltop Drive between "F" Street and East Whitney Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning of certain property east of Hilltop Drive between "F" and East Whitney Streets from R-i, E-1-A and A-3-1 to R-1 or R-1 with density control, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard, either for or against the prezoning and the Clerk having received no written communications the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1116 - Prezoning property east of Hilltop Drive between "F" and East Whitney Streets - 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Considering an amendment to Zoning Ordinance establishing the sale of used merchandise in a C-1 zone subject to conditional use permit This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing the sale of used merchandise in a C-1 zone subject to a conditional use permit, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Major James L. Ellis, representing the Salvation Army, spoke in opposition to the amendment. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1117 - Amending Zoning Ordinance establishing the sale of used merchandise in a C-1 zone - 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance establishing Planned Unit Development procedure This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would establish Planned Unit Development procedure, 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. 111g - Amending Zoning Ordinance to establish Planned Unit Development procedure - 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. 1114 - Prezoning Mahy's East Oxford Street Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that Ordinance No. 1114 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 RESOLUTION NO. 4748 - Approving special appropriation for remodeling a portion of building at 277 Fourth Avenue for additional office space Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by following vote, to-wit: AYES; Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, M¢Corquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4749 - Opposing AB 202 regarding enlarging the scope of the Brown Act 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 - Providing for payment to Mayor for additional expenses Offered by Councilman McAllister, the resolution failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: McAllister, Scott Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None After discussion, another version of the resolution providing for the Mayor's expense account, was offered by Councilman McAllister, which resolution failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Scott Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4750 - Accepting public improvements - Hilltop Terrace View Subdivision No. 2 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, Mamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4751 - Accepting public improvements - Chula Vista Gardens Subdivision No. 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 IIESOLUTION NO. 4752 - Accepting public improvements - Mestler Manor Subdivision No. 2 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. 4753 - Approving special appropriation for "L" Street trees 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. 4754 - Granting sewer service charge variance - 4065 Camino Elevado 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4755 - Granting permission to construct a driveway in excess of the Code limitations - 1166 Agua Tibia Avenue 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. 4756 - Approval of Deficiency Study submittal to State Department of Public Works 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4757 - Approving agreement for participation in street improvements on Quintard Street, Tobias Street and Hilltop Drive 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4758 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for Solid State Traffic Controller 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. 4759 - Finding competitive bidding to be impractical for construction of ball field lights in General Roca Park and appropriating the sum of $18,000.00 for said purpose 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 ~j~APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO PARKS AMD RECREATION CO~MISSION BY-LAWS Copies of suggested amendments to the Parks and Recreation by-laws having been submitted to the Council for study, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the amendments be approved as submitted. /~ONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOTS FOR PARKING DISTRICT Administrative Officer Ross stated that a hearing having been held on a proposal to acquire and develop property at 205 Landis Avenue and 288 "F" Street for parking lots for the Parking District, and a majority protest not having been received by property owners within the District, the Council can either take action to proceed with the acquisition and improvements or abandon proceedings. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester and seconded by Councilman McCorquodale that proceedings for the purchase and improvement of the lot at 288 "F" Street be abandoned. Councilmen McAllister, Scott and Hamilton voted no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary documents for acquisition of the two lots. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the matter of acquisition and improvement of the two lots for parking purposes be brought back for Council consideration at the budget sessions. Councilman Sylvester voted no. DISCUSSION ON CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AUDIT FOR CITY FRANCHISE HOLDERS City Attorney Lindberg reviewed his written report to the Council, dated May 3, 1968, pertaining to alternates, for Council consideration, of a proposed charter amendment requiring an audited annual statement from franchise holders in the City. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried, that the matter be brought back to the Council at such time as the Council is considering the adoption of an ordinance concerning any other measures that might be placed upon the November ballot. ij~-REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ON DANCE HALL ORDINANCE NO. 1105 A written report from the Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1968, stated that the Commission concurred that the proposed amendments to the Dance Hall Ordinance do conform to the proposed new zoning ordinance but recommended that the parking requirements be related to the assembly capacity of the room rather than to the floor area or number of seats. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried, that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for redrafting as per the recommendations of the Planning Commission and brought back to the Council on May 28, 1968. MAYOR'S REPORT ~APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor McCorquodale appointed Hans Busch, Doug Hoff, Herb Hillson, Ed Mapes and Dusty Rhoades as members of his Airport Advisory Committee to determine the need of an airport in the Chula Vista Araa and to consider locations for an airport. REQUEST THAT INVITATION BE EXTENDED TO MAYOR OF TIJUA~A FOR LEAGUE DINNER Mayor McCorquodale stated that the City of Chula Vista would be host City for the League of California Cities dinner, this month, and suggested that an invitation be extended to the Mayor of Tijuana to attend. y REQUEST FOR STUDY ON SPEED LIMIT ON "L" STREET Mayor McCorquodale requested that the City Attorney report back in a week or two on the possibility of reducing the speed limit for west bound trucks on "L" Street to 25 miles per hour. REQUEST FOR STUDY OF TRAFFIC PROBLEM AT INDUSTRIAL AND "L" STREET Mayor McCorquodale stated he would like to see the Safety Commission and Traffic Engineer make a study on the possibility of making two left turn lanes at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and "L" Street and report back. REQUEST FOR REPORT ON ENGINEERING FOR DRAINAGE It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the staff be directed to make a report on the feasibility of doing the engineering on the entire Fogg report this year, to be paid from the reserve for capital improvements or any other funds that might be appropriate, and also to report on what the possibilities are of a bond election this year on drainage. ATTENDANCE AT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING REOUESTED Mayor McCorquodale requested that Administrative Officer Ross direct someone from the staff to attend the meeting of the County Planning Commission, on May 17th, at which time zoning along Telegraph Canyon Road will be considered. PARTICIPATION IN "DESIGN FOR UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM" URGED Mayor McCorquodale announced that there will be a program held on the nights of June 2, 5, 9, 12 and 16 entitled "Design for Understanding Pregram", and it has been requested by sponsoring groups that the City endorse the program to the extent of encouraging members of the staff and departments to attend. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried, that the City lend a voice of support to this program. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION Mayor McCorquodale appointed himself, with Councilman McAllister as an alternate as m~mbers of the Comprehensive Planning Organization. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER ORGANIZATION Mayor McCorquodale appointed Councilman Sylvester, with himself as alternate as members of the Civil Defense and Disaster Organization. ~..APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO WATER COMMITTEE Mayor McCorquodale appointed Councilmen Scott and Hamilton as members of the Water Committee. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY A letter was read from Mr. Dick Hause, 731 G Street, expressing opposition to the City entering into any agreement for creation of a hospital authority. ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSITION 1 ON JUNE BALLOT - VETERNS BONDS A resolution was read from the San Diego Veteran's Employment Committee endorsing and urging all citizens to vote in favor of Proposition No. 1 on the June ballot, which provides $200,000,000 of Veterans Bonds for the continuance of the California Veterans Farm and Home Program. The resolution was referred to the staff for preparation of a similar resolution for Council action. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION FOR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION A letter was read from Lieutenant Governor, Robert Finch, requesting assistance and cooperation in notifying the California Bicentennial Celebration Commission of all activities planned or contemplated, by the City, which will have a direct or indirect relationship to the Bicentennial celebration. Referred to Historical Committee. ~.~LAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED Claims were received from the following people for alleged flood damages: Donald Garwood in the amount of $1,000.00 and Eva Cowley in the amount of $500.00. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the claims be denied. ~'RECONSIDERATION REQUESTED ON AIRPORT ACTION A letter was read from Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue, requesting that the Council reconsider its earlier position of record of opposing the proposed Grande Vista Airport, and take a re-vote on the matter. /.~INVITATION TO SISTER CITY PROGRAM An invitation was extended from the Sister City Friendship Commission for Councilmen to attend a meeting of the Chula Vista Sister City Friendship Commission's Participating Council to be held Wednesday, May 8, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. REQUEST FOR STUDY ON RAILROAD RELOCATION Mr. Steve Ballard, 417 "J" Street recommended that the Council take under consideration alternate ways of relocating the railroad along Montgomery Freeway and in the meantime have guard rails installed at the intersections to avoid further accidents It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the Council support the recommendation and direct the staff to compile figures on the relocation. ~/'OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO ACQUISITION OF MORE PARKING LOTS Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, expressed opposition to the City loaning money to the Parking District for purchase of more parking lots in District No. 1 and was opposed to taking more property off the tax rolls. ~RESOLUTION AUTHORIZED ENCOURAGING BANKING & LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO FORWARD TAX BILLS It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to draft a resolution urging that the League of California Cities taka action encouraging banking and lending institutions to forward a copy of the individuals tax bills to them. p/OPINION GIVEN ON MAYOR'S EXPENSE ACCOUNT Mr. William Sims, 353 Montcalm Street, urged that the Mayor be granted an expense account of $150.00 per month and that he not be required to sign vouchers for its use. RESOLUTION NO. 4760 - Providing for payment to Mayor for additional expenses Offered by Councilman Scott, the Resolution was read in full, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ADJORUNMENT Mayor McOorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.~ sine die. City Clerk