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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/01/16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 16, 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 Spatting, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried ithat the minutes for the meeting of January 9, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION OF STUDENTS FROM GENERAL ROCA, ARGENTINA Mr. Jack Unger introduced Maria Martinez and Eduardo Longo, exchange stu- dents from Chula Vista's Sister City, General Roca, Argentina. Miss M~rtinez is staying with the Unger family and Mr. Longo with the Otis Pemberton family. Mem- bers of both families were also introduced. ~/PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Consideration of zone change from R-1 and C-1 to C-1-D for property located west of Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets (K-Mart) This being the time and placer as designated, for the continuation of a hearing to consider a change of zone from R-1 to C-1-D for property located west of Third Avenue between "K" and "L" Streets, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mr. J. G. Schmidt, in charge of real estate for the S. S. Kresge Company, Western Division, stated that they are considering some alternate uses of this property and requested that the Council continue the hearing for three weeks while they study other approaches to the matter. It was moved by Councilman Sperling and seconded by Councilman McAllister that the Company be granted the requested time for study and the hearing be con- tinued to February 6, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. Councilman Anderson spoke against delaying the matter any further when, after questioning Mr. Schmidt, it was learned that the property has not been pur- chased by or for K-Mart and there is no option to do so. Mr. William Nichols, 353 Palomar Drive, speaking in opposition to the pro- posed rezoning, urged the Council to deny the request and uphold the action of the Planning Commission. Mr. Richard Schott, 358 San Miguel Drive, stated that K-Mart has been ex- tended every form of consideration by the Council and citizens and the matter should be closed until the applicant represents a position to the Planning Com- mission for further public hearings. Allen Perry~ Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hatz, stated that first and foremost, Mr. and Mzs. Hatz want the zoning matter to be properly deter- mined and are willing to cooperate to the fullest and do whatever im desired of them to accomplish this. Mr. Perry was of the opinion it might save time in the long run to continue the hearing for three weeks as contemplated by Councilman Sparling's motion, rather than to close the hearing now and have the applicants start all over at a later date. No others wishing to be heard~ the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman Sparling's motion failed to carry with Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson and Sylvester voting no. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale~ seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained. Councilmen McAllister and Sparling voted no. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of an appeal to Planning Commission action denying a zone change for property at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Palomar Street from R-1 to R-3-B-2-D - Peter Aardema This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Peter Aardema to Planning Commission action denying him a zone change from R-1 to R-3-B-2-D for property at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Palo- mar Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mr. Larry Martin~ party to a joint venture with Mr. Aardema to build apart- ments on the property in question, spoke in support of the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. Motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale~ seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the ap- peal denied. Councilman McAllister voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1097 - Amending City Code relating to the regulation of disposal of industrial wastes into the sewer system - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1097 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 Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE - Adopting the Uniform Building Code, Vol. I, 1967 Edition - First reading Mr. Frank Ferreira, 3715 Putter Drive~ Bonita, expressed opposition to Section 8.9 of this ordinance which requires that the maximum height of wood re- taining walls shall not exceed two feet and shall be maintained a minimum dist- ance of two feet from the property line. Mr. Ferreira questioned the legality of the requirement that wood retaining walls be installed a minimum of two feet from the property line, stating this requirement is in direct conflict with pro- visions of the zoning ordinance which require a minimum of five feet of level surface around the perimeter of a dwelling. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the staff study this particular provision to see how it relates to the zoning ordinance and report back to the Council. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1098 - Adopting the Uniform Building Code, Vol. II~ Mechanical~ 1967 Edition and amendments - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sperling that Ordinance No. 1098 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 Sparling~ McCorquodal~ Anderson~ Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1099 - Adopting the Uniform Building Code~ Vol. III, Housing, 1967 Edition - First reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1099 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 Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1100 - Adopting the Uniform Building Code, Vol. V, Signs, 1967 Edition - First reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1100 be placed on its first reading a~d that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1096 - Adopting rules for the allocation of positions and employees in accordance with amended Classification Plan as submitted by Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc. - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1096 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 Sparling, McCorquodale, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: Councilman Anderson Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4661 - Requesting Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to conduct General Municipal Election to be held April 9, 1968 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, McCorquodale~ Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4662 - Establishing a special fee for candidates in Municipal Elections to defray pro-rata share cost of printing and handling statements of qualifications 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. 4663 - Consenting to consolidating College District override tax proposition with Municipal Election It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale that Resolution No. 4663 be pRased and adopted, with the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister~ Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: ~one Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4664 - Consenting to consolidating Chula Vista Elementary School District override tax proposition with Municipal Election It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister that Resolution No. 4664 be passed and adopted~ with the reading of the text waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sperling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4665 - Amending Resolution No. 4465 adopting the City's Personnel Complement for 1967-68 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, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None tlESOLUTION NO. 4666 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for one elevated asphal- tic emulsion storage tank 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, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4667 - Revising sewer service charge variances for eight property 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4668 - Approving revised Route 805 Freeway agreement 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, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4669 - Approving deferral agreement for required public improve- ments for Robert A. Miles 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, Spatting, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4670 - Accepting grant of easement for drainage purposes from Sentinel Savings and Loan Association Offered by Councilman Sparling~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following voteD to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sperling, M¢Corquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4671 - Approving agreement for connection to sewer - Dale Horton 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 ~RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON "OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ACT" Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Planning Commission has studied the request of the State Division of Highways for adoption of a resolution requir- ing certificate of zoning compliance for erection of billboards adjacent to inter- state freeways and State highways and ara recommending that the Council adopt a resolution in conformity with the request. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary resolu- tion for presentation at a future meeting. ~,/-'CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF WESTY'S LUMBER COMPANY SITE FOR PARKING DISTRICT Administrative Officer Ross stated that a poll bas been taken of property owners in the Parking District No. 1 on the matter of acquiring the parcel of land at 288 "F" Street for a parking lot for the District. Of a total of 169 letters mailed, 80 were returned with 66.25% favoring the acquisition. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution setting the matter for public hearing. SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION ON NEW FORMULA FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CIGAP, ETTE TAXES AUTHORIZED Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to write a letter to the League of California Cities Board of Directors encouraging them to support legislation necessary to establish the new formula for distribution of cigarette taxes to cities, which is on the basis of one-half population and one-half sales. ~'~LETTER FAVORING HIRING OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT A letter was read from the Chula Vista Garden Club: Inc., expressing pleasure that the Council has budgeted for the hiring of a Landscape Architect. ~REQUEST FOR AGP. EEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION A letter was read from the San Diego County Planning Commission requesting that the Council enter into a contract with the San Diego County Planning Commis- sion for the purpose of conducting 1970 Census Mapping and Address Coding Guide Programs. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that the letter be referred to the staff for report. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Council set up a Council Conference at the earliest possible date to discuss with the Community Facilities Committee and the Chamber's Special Study Committee for Planned Civic Development, the hiring of a consultant to aid the City in prepar- ing a Master Plan for all needed expansions of community buildings; also that the Council take steps to acquire the County half of the "F" Street School property. Referred to the staff for report. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Mr. Lowell Blankfort tendering his resignation from the Board of Ethics. He also recommended that budgetary provisions be made auth- orizing the Board of Ethics to employ independent counsel and to draw upon a con- tingency fund to hire private professional investigators if the need arises. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the resignation be accepted and filed. COUNCIL CONFERENCES SET It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council set Thursday, January 18, 1968 at 3;30 P.M., as the time for a Council Conference to discuss the Hospital Joint Powers Authority, and Monday~ January 22, 1968 at 3:30 F.M.~ to discuss proposed Charter amendments. RESIGNATION ASKED Mr. Frank Ferreira~ 3715 Putter Drive~ Bonita, was of the opinion that because Attorney William Bauer was serving on the Board of Appeals and on the Charter Review Conm~ittee a conflict of interests existed and Mr. Bauer should resign. Attorney Bauer stated that after one more meeting, his duties on the Charter Review Cormnittee should be completed. City Attorney Lindberg stated he would pursue the matter to determine if~ in fact~ a conflict of interest does exist. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:23 F.M.~ sine die. City Clerk