HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/02/20 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday February 20, 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, followed by a moment of
silent prayer.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the minutes for the meeting of February 13, 1968, be approved,
copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
p~PUBLIC HEARING - (continued) Considering attachment of the D zone for property
located between "H" and "I" Streets, east of Broadway to approx-
imately 100 feet west of Fig Avenue
Planning Director Warren pointed out that the Planning Commission has
held a hearing on attachment of the supplemental D zone to the Boys' Club property
and now recormnends that the D zone be attached to this property as well as that
of the Chula Vista Shopping Center and Sears.
This being the time and place~ as designated, for the continuation of a
hearing considering attachment of the D zone for property located between "H" and
"I" Streets, east of Broadway (Chula Vista Shopping Center), Mayor Sylvester de-
clared the hearing reopened. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having re-
ceived no written communications: the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Sylvester
that no further action be taken on the matter. Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson
and Sparling voted no.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance
for attaching the D zone to the Chula Vista Shopping Center and Sears properties
and that the City Clerk be directed to advertise a hearing for March 12, 1968 at
7:00 P.M., on the proposal to add the D zone to the Boys' Club property. Council-
man McAllister voted no.
~ PUBLIC HEARING - (continued) Appeal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints to action of the Planning Commission denying conditional
use permit for church site at Otay Lakes Road and Fordham Street
This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of a
hearing on the appeal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to Plan-
ning Commission action denying conditional use permit for a church site at Otay
Lakes Road and Fordham Street~ Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing reopened.
Speaking in support of the appeal were Reed Langlois, Glen Rowlands, Richard
Kelton~ Herbert Hillson and Ernest Byler. Mr. James Matherly spoke in opposition
to granting the conditional use permit. Mrs. Margaret Grove asked for a showing
of hands of those who are in support of the conditional use permit but do not live
in the area.
No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written
communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The findings of the Plan-
ning Commission were read.
It was moved by Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried unanimously that the Council override the action of the Planning
Commission and grant the appeal and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the necessary resolution for presentation at the next meeting.
~'~REPORT ON PHASE II OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM - Raymond Holt
Mr. Raymond Holt, Library Consultant, reviewed and answered questions on
his written report entitled "Planned for Service: A Building Program for the Chula
Vista Public Library". Copies of the report had been distributed to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that the report be accepted.
~ADOPTING STANDARD SPECtFICATIONE AND STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Dennis Wittman, representing developers, objected to the section re-
ferring to the rights-of-way requirements in the proposed standard specifications
and drawings submitted by the City Engineer for Council approval. Mr. Wittman
asked for a continuation of this matter for further study.
Administrative Officer Ross suggested that action be delayed and the sub-
ject be discussed at a Council Conference to be held Monday, February 26. It was
moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried
that the matter be discussed at a Council Conference to be held on Monday, Febru-
ary 26, 1968 at 3:30 P.M.
Mr. Frank Ferreira stated he could see nothing in the specifications per-
taining to rolled curbs and requested that this item also be considered at the
Council Conference.
ORDINANCE - Amending Code regarding fees for standard specifications and drawings
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that action on this item be held in abeyance until adoption of the
Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings.
ORDINANCE NO. 1103 - Adopting, with am~mdments~ the Uniform Building Code, Vol.
I, 1967 Edition - First reading
Administrative Officer Ross recommended that this ordinance be adopted
with the deletion of Section 8.9 which relates to wood retaining walls. A legal
opinion from the City Attorney will be forthcoming on this section at which time
an amendment can be made to the Code, covering wood retaining walls, if it is
found necessary°
It was moved by Councilman Sperling that Ordinance No. 1103 be placed on
its first reading, with deletion of Section 8.9, sub-section 2518 pertaining to
wood retaining walls, 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, Sylvester, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4694 - Clarifying the names of certain streets lying east of
Hilltop Drive
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, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4695 - Providing regulations for administration of waste disposal
Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson: Sylvester, McAllister, Sperling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4696 - Approving agreement between the City and State Division of
Mighways for relocation of sewer facilities along F.A.I. 805
Freeway
Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consents passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4697 - Authorizing transfer of $30,000 from Gas Tax Project 69
("L" Street) to Gas Tax Maintenance Project 93
Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister
Noes: Councilman McCorquodale
Absent: None
Councilman McCorquodale again brought up the matter of whether or not it
would help to control the dust situation on "L" Street if the speed limit were
to be reduced to 25 miles per hour during the time trucks are moving dirt from
the east to the tidelands area.
RESOLUTION NO. 4698 - Approving agreement for purchase and sale of real property
for park purposes and appropriating funds - Butterfield
property
Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION - Finding competitive bidding to be impractical~ authorizing City crews
to remodel Lawn Bowling building at General Roca Park, and appropri-
ating funds
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that action on this item be held over one week in order that further
study can be given to the location of the building on the site.
RESOLUTION NO. 4699 - Appropriating funds for the reimbursement of tuition for
approved courses to employees participating in formal edu-
cation programs
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, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: None
PAYMENT OF OVERTIME AUTHORIZED
Administrative Officer Ross stated that many police officers were required
to work overtime on a recent case and had accumulated a total of 1,069-3/4 hours
overtime. Mr. Ross recommended that the officers be paid for the overtime rather
than giving them the usual compensating time off, but in order to do this it is
necessary for the Council to waive provisions of Rule II, Section 10 of the Civil
Service Rules which provides that the overtime must be requested prior to the end
of the pay period in which it is earned.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that requirements of Rule II, Section t0 of the Civil Service Rules
be waived in order that Administrative Officer Ross can pay the police officers
overtime as recommended.
LETTER AUTHORIZED TO CqUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON ZONING ALONG TELEGRAPH CANYON
ROAD
Administrative Officer Ross stated the Planning Co~nission has requested
that the Council request the County Board of Supervisors to conduct a zoning
study for the frontage along Telegraph Canyon Road between the Halecrest area in
Chula Vista and Otay Lakes Road in the County.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that a letter be sent by the Mayor requesting the County Board of
Supervisors to direct that such a study be made.
~/tCLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED
The Clerk presented the following claims for flood damage alleged to have
been received during the heavy rains in November, 1967: Robert A. Barringer, 338
East Moss Street, $4,064.24; Charles Pearman, 338 East Moss Street, $839.24; Billy
Birdwell, 334 East Moss Street, $2,276.16; and Merlyn Stock, 330 East Moss Street,
$1,739.70. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that the claims be denied.
~REqUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF HEALTH HAZARD
A letter was read from Troy Kimbrough, President of the Seaview Property
Owners Association, Inc., requesting that action be taken to request the County
Board of Supervisors and the County Health Director to eliminate the stench from
the Omar Rendering Plant at 4826 Otay Valley Road and the flies from the hog ranch
on Otay Valley Road.
Administrative Officer Ross stated he has been advised by Dr. Askew~ County
Health Directors that the owners of the Omar Rendering Plant are now expending
$25,000 to completely enclose the plant to eliminate the odor nuisance and that
the hog ranch is being investigated.
It was moved by Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and
carried that the letter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for follow-up
and report back at a later date.
REQUEST THAT BURNING AT COUNTY DUMP BE INVESTIGATED
Councilman McCorquodale suggested that Administrative Officer Ross also
discuss with Dr. Askew, County Health Director, the burning that still seems to
be going on at the County dump and about the person who seems to be burning boats
and then salvaging them at the dump.
LETTER OF COMMENDATION
A letter was read from Spencer Williams, Chairman of the State Board of
Corrections, complimenting the City on conditions in the City jail.
REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 521
A letter was read from Harold Ames, 59 "K" Street, requesting that provi-
sions of paragraph B, Section 5 of Ordinance No. 521 be enforced as it applies to
the tree hedge growing along the property line at 55 "K" Street. It was moved by
Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the letter
be referred to City Attorney Lindberg.
Mr. Ames asked for a time limitation on the investigation by the City
Attorney. Mr. Ames was asked to meet with the City Attorney and file a complaint.
f/~DMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE FOR PURCHASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be directed to negotiate with the
County for purchase of the County property south of Davidson Street between Fourth
and Garrett Avenues. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES; Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister~ McCorquodale
Noes: Councilman Sperling
Absent: None
Mayor Sylveste~ suggested that should the County go ahead with construc-
tion of their welfare center on their property south of Davidson Street that the
City should negotiate a lease-agreement with the Gounty for the same amount of
land which they are now using for their court building and health center.
REQUEST FOR DANCE HALL ORDINANCE ON AGENDA
Councilman McAllister requested that the dance hall ordinance be put on
the agenda for the meeting of March 5, t968, for Council consideration.
~REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF SEWER REPAYMENT AGREEMENT
Mr~ Frank Ferreira, 3715 Putter Drive, Bonita, requested that in view of
the proposed 805 Freeway installation, a review be made of his sewer repayment
agreement with the City as it pertains to sewer he installed in Bonita Mesa Road
and which sewer must be relocated because of the Freeway. Referred to staff for
review and recommendations.
~COPIES OF ARGUMENTS FOR PROPOSITION "A" SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL
City Attorney Lindberg submitted copies of arguments for Proposition "A"
which pertains to the Hospital Authority. He asked for any suggestions from the
Council prior to next Tuesday at which time the Council will act on the arguments.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE
It was moved by Councilman MgCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson,
and carried that a Council Conference be held on Monday, February 26, 1968 at 3:30
P.M., to discuss the "H" Street widening project.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M., sine die.
City Clerk/