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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/