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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/03/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 12, 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 McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg~ Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole~ Planning Director Warren~ Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Charles E. Miller, Church of God. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 5, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. · PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance providing a new Unclassi- fled Use section This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would provide a new section relating to unclassified uses, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1106 - Amending Zoning Ordinance providing for a new Unclassified Use section - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1106 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent~ The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sytvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~.~ PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-3 to C-2-D for property at 593 "E" Street and reduction of front setback This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed zone change from R-3 to C-2-D and a reduction of front setback from 30 feet to 15 feet~for property located at 593 "E" Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no writ- ten communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1107 - Rezoning from R-3 to C-2-D property at 593 "E" Street and reducing front yard setback from 30 feet to 15 feet - First reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1107 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 McCorquodale, Anderson~ Sylvester, McAllister~ Sperling Noes: None Absent: None ~. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed attachment of supplemental "D" zone to property at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and "I" Street (Boys' Club) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posed attachment of the supplemental "D" zone to property located at the north- east corner of Fifth Avenue and "I" Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Speaking in opposition to attachment of the supplemental "D" zone to the Chula Vista Shopping Center complex were Mr. Jerome Lipp, Properties Manager for Broadway-Hale Stores, E. J. Caldecott, Attorney representing Broadway-Hale Stores, and Vincent Jones, Attorney representing Sears Stores. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~and seconded by Councilman Sparling that no further action be taken on the matter. The motion failed with Council- men McCorquodale, Anderson and Sylvester voting no. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance attaching the supplemental "D" zone to the property upon which the Boys' Club is situated at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and "I" Street. ORDINANCE NO. 1104 - Amending Section 2.95 of the City Code regarding fees for standard specifications and drawings - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1104 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1105 - Amending Chapter 11 of the City Code relative to dances and dance halls - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that this ordinance be referred to the Planning Con~nission for study and report. Councilmen McAllister and Sylvester voted no. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale~ and carried that the report from the Planning Commission be on the Council agenda for the meeting of May 7, 1968. RESOLUTION NO. 4713 - Accepting lien on property owned by Vista Hill Hospital for deferral of certain public improvements Offered by Councilman Sperling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4714 - Setting April 16, 1968, as time for hearing on acquisition and improvement of lots at 205 Landis Avenue and 288 "F" Street for parking Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sparling Absent: None LICENSE FEE WAIVED FOR ART MART The Chula Vista Art Guild having requested the waiver of license fees for the holding of an '~rt For A Song" Mart to be held Mmy 3, 4 and 5 at the southeastern corner of Memorial Park, it was moved by Councilman Sparling~ seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the fees be waived as requested. FAVORABLE ACTION GIVEN TO ASSUMPTION OF OEO PROGRAM Administrative Officer Ross gave a report relative to the Green Amend- ment to the Economic Opportunity Act which pertains to the transfer of local antipoverty programs to the control of the cities and counties. It was the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross that the City exercise its rights in the provisions contained in the amendment. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City advise the OEO regional office in San Francisco that the City of Chula Vista does desire to exercise its rights in the provisions in the Green Amendment and declare that the City wishes to take over the OEO programs effective March 15, 1968. RECOMM]~NDATION REGARDING HIRING OF PLANNING CONSULTANT FOR CIVIC CENTER PLAN Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that action on this item be held over one week. ~REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF DRAINAGE PROBLEM A letter was read from Jonas Baleisis requesting that the City investigate the drainage system in the vicinity of 760 Ash Avenue because of flooding condi- tions each time it rains. Letter referred to the staff. REQUEST FOR FUNDS - South Bay Historical Society, Inc. A letter was read from the South Bay Historical Society, Inc., requesting funds in the amount of $2,000 to help advance the Young Historian projects and programs for 1968 and 1969. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for con- sideration at the coming budget sessions and to the Chula Vista Historical Com- mittee. ~ INVITATION TO OPENING DAY CEREMONIES An invitation was extended from the South Bay Little League of Chula Vista for presence of Councilmen at their opening day ceremonies to be held April 21, 1968 at 1:00 P.M., at the Rienstra Sky Line Dairy Ravine, 1500 Max Avenue. ~.~OMPLAINTS ON DRAINAGE FROBLEM~ Mr. W. T. Cencebaugh, 79 East Leanna Street, speaking for property owners from the 1100 block on Monserate parallel to Naples Street to the Helix Avenue district and including East Leanna Street, requested help in solving the drainage problem caused by the connection, above these streets, of a 54-inch and 36-inch drain pipe to an existing 42-inch drain. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the matter be referred to the staff for investigation and report back to the Council. Mr. Jonas Baleisis, 760 Ash Avenue, spoke in support of his letter which was read to the Council under written communications. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the complaint be referred to the staff for investigation and report back to the Council. Mr. Bill Birdwell, 343 East Moss Street, submitted a petition signed by 45 property owners requesting that action be taken to correct the drainage prob- lem that exists in the 300 block on East Moss Street. Mr. Birdwell requested that temporary measures be taken immediately with permanent corrections to follow later. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be referred to the staff for investigation and re- port back to the Council. Mrs. Barbara Stock, 330 East Moss Street, emphasized the hazard to life on this block due to the drainage problem and urged that at least temporary measures be taken immediately. Mrs. Stock asked that the Council give consid- eration to the Fogg report, on file in the Engineering Department, which shows how the drainage problem on this street can be solved. Mr. Oscar Parrish, 74 East Naples Straet~ spoke on the inadequacy of the drainage ditch in his area and requested permanent action now, not just temporary action. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Council meet in conference on Monday, March 25, 1968 at 3:30 P.M.~ to discuss the entire drainage problem of the City. Mr. Larry Fitzpatrick, 822 Second Avenue, was interested in knowing what the policy of the Council is on emergencies and requested that a decision be made at this time on the drainage problem and not refer the matter to anyone. He re- quested that the culvert in the 300 block on Fifth Avenue, in front of the Dunes Apartments, be removed as it is totally inadequate. Mrs. Moran, 952 Mission Avenue, stated she was employed at the Valle Lindo School on Oleander Avenue~ the playground of which is adjacent to a drainage ditch. The drain~ according to Mrs. Moran, had 20 to 30 feet of water in it during the recent storm which was a serious hazard to the school children. Mr. Ronald Komendera, 246 Coralwood Court, complained about poor drainage in the Bonita Cove Subdivision, poor planning and poor engineering, and opposed spending funds for outside consultants and help. He announced the formation of the Bonita Cove Home Owners Association. Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, requested that interim measures be considered for taking care of open ditches. He suggested that funds proposed for lights at General Roca Park be used for more pressing problems. Mr. Hillson suggested doing away with the Chamber of Commerce and hiring a Public Relations man. Helalso suggested that instead of building a new library in the present Civic Center complex that branch libraries be built at different locations in the City. Mary Hoffman, 1551 Melrose Avenue, suggested the use of gas tax funds for flood relief but was informed use of gas tax funds are restricted by the State. She requested a special Council meeting tomorrow on the drainage problem but was informed the engineers could not possibly have all the answers in such a short time. Mr. Billy Boatright, 538 Oaklawn, stated financing was the main problem in improving the drainage in the entire City and was of the opinion that if a police station can be financed by other means than by bonds, the drainage should be taken care of the same way. Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue~ recommended that in cases of emerg- encies the Administrative Officer isaue a directive to the staff requesting a study and report immediately, for action. Mr. Arnold requested an improvement in the relationship between the Council and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Arnold expressed opposition to the hiring of a planning consultant for a Civic Center plan and suggested that the Planning Director and his staff make the study and come up with a decision. He suggested that proper guidance be given the Public Facilities Committee. Mr. Arnold was of the opinion there should be a public audit of the Chula Vista Community Hospital to find out how competent they are to operate a facility they are proposing to build under a public hospital authority. Mr. Chester Alvedero, owner of property at 1115 Monserate, suggested a moratorium on all new development in the City until the drainage problem is solved. It was moved by Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the staff be directed to bring back a report on each individual drainage case reported, for Council consideration at the conference on the matter to be held March 25. Administrative Officer Ross recommended that e~er~ person who feels they have a drainage problem come to his office to discuss the problem and try to work out a solution. ~REqUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE Mr. Eugene York, 66 "E" Street, requested that the Council hold a confer- ence, prior to next Tuesday's meeting, on the matter of hiring a Planning Consult- ant on the Civic Center facilities. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, March 18, 1968 at 3:30 P.M., for discussion on the Main Street sewer capacity report and to discuss re- taining a Planning Consultant. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M., sine die. City Clerk