Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/01/09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 9, 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.Mo~ with the following Council- men 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 Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Lauren Egdahl of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Spatting, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 2, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. Councilman McCorquodale abstained. ~j~PUBLIC HEARING - 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 place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider a 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), Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. A letter was read from J. G. Schmidt, Real Estate Division for S. S. Kresge Company, reconfirming the company's interest in the subject lot for location of one of their K-Mart facilities. He expressed apology for being unable to attend the hearing. Mrs. Celia Hatz, 5779 Calvin Way, San Diego, thanked the Councilmen and members of the Planning Commission for all the time and consideration they have given to this matter and made the statement that a K-Mart would be good for Chula Vista. Mr. William Nichols, 353 Falomar Drive, spoke against the rezoning and submitted a copy of a telegram which he sent to K-Mart which opposed the proposed site. Mr. Niek Slijk, Chamber of Commerce Manager, suggested that the Council call a conference and invite all interested parties to discuss the K-Mart matter together. Mr. Lyle Butler, 1971 Willow Street, and one of the owners of commercial property at Third Avenue and Palomar Street, was opposed to the rezoning and stated that in his opinion the Council has a duty to protect existing businesses. Mr. Delbert Walden, 373 "L" Street, spoke in opposition to the rezoning and submitted a letter from~g~r Trapp, 361 "L" Street, also opposing the rezoning. Administrative Officer Ross stated that he talked to Mr. J. G. $chmidt, K-Mart representative, who indicated he would like to appear before the Council to state their opinion and would be available for the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sperling, and carried that the hearing be continued until January 16~ 1968 at 7:00 P.M. Councilmen McCorquodale and Anderson voted no. ~PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-3-B-3-D to R-3-D for property located at northwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street Councilman Sperling asked if he should withdraw from participating in this item because his son drew some plans for Mr. Edwards~ applicant for the re- zoning. City Attorney Lindberg stated that Councilman Sperling would have to de- termine himself the degree of interest he thought he had in the matter and unless he feels the degree of interest would render his vote subject to question, he should participate in the hearing. This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider the rezoning from R-3-B-3-D to R-3-D for property located at the northwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mr. George Edwards, 1394 Hilltop Drive, speaking in support of the rezon- ing~stated that the City could stand more housing units in the area. 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 and seconded by Councilman Sparling that the Council consider rezoning to R-3-D only that portion of the northwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street belonging to Mr. Edwards and refer the matter back to the Planning Cormnission for report. The motion failed to carry with Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson and Sylvester voting no. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of City's intention to vacate portions of Quintard Street and Tobias Drive This being the time and place~ as advertised~ for a hearing on the City's intention to vacate portions of Quintard Street and Tobias Drive, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mr. Clarence Kiffe, owner of the property, stated he was in approval with recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the street closing. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4651 - Ordering vacation of portions of Quintard Street and Tobias 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 McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of City's intention to declare condition of unoccu- pied house a public nuisance This being the time and place, as advertised~ for a hearing to consider the City's intention to declare conditions at an unoccupied house at 485 Nanette Street to be a public nuisance, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having receivsd no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Administrative Officer Ross stated that word has been received from the Firs and Police Departments stating that the nuisance has been abated and recom- mending that proceedings be discontinued. It was movsd by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister~ and carried that the complaint be filed. RESOLUTION NO. 4652 - Approving and adopting amendments to Rule II of Civil Service Rules and Regulations - the amended Classification and Com- pensation Plan Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unamimous consents passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling~ McCorquodale, Sylvester Noes: Councilman Anderson Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1096 - Adopting rules for the allocation of positions and employees in accordance with amended classification plan submitted by Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc. - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sperling that Ordinance No. 1096 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vota~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling~ McCorquodale~ Sylvsster~ McAllister Noes: Councilman Anderson Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1095 - Prezoning property located at 3600 Edgemere Road to F-l, A, and A-F-2 - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1095 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 McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4653 - Appropriating funds for special legal services rendered by O'Melveny &Myers in connection with bond election for new Police facility 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, McCorquodate, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4654 - Appropriating funds for engineering studies by Benton Engi- neering - Police facility 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. 4655 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for soil testing labora- tory equipment and supplies 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 NO. 4656 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for miscellaneous traf- fic striping equipment 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 Sperling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester~ McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4657 - Accepting public improvements - Southwestern College Estates~ Unit No. 2 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, Sperling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4658 - Approving agreement between City and State Division of High- ways for relocation of certain sewers in connection with widening of Interstate 5 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 Upon the recormnendation of Councilman McAlllster~ City Engineer Cole was directed to check State plans for widening of Interstate 5 Freeway to make sure that the railings on ths overpasses at "E" and "H" Streets are designed so that traffic approaching the overpasses from the freeway can be seen. RESOLUTION NO. 4659 - Authorizing excess driveway width for 186 East "L" Street 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. 4660 - Approving request for variance to Swimming Pool Fencing Ordinance - Robinhood Homes, Inc. - 490 Fourth Avenue 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 CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR MISCELLANEOUS PARK EQUIPMENT Upon recormaendation of the staff, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson~ and carried that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to call for bids for the purchase of playground equipment, turf material~ turf maintenance equipment and tables and benches for general park use. APPROVAL GIVEN FOR MOVING HOUSE FOR USE BY GIRLS' CLUB Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Planning Commission recom- mends the moving of a building from 222 Church Avenue to 350 "L" Street, for use by the Girls' Club, subject to all conditions imposed by the Chief Building Inspec- tor. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that permission be granted to move the building, as requested, subject to all requirements of the Building Inspector. REPORT ON SAN DIEGO ECONOMY BUS LINE REQUEST FOR CITY REPRESENTATION AT HEARING Administrative Officer Ross stated the application of the San Diego Economy Bus Line to the Public Utilities Commission for an extension of their bus route has been reviewed by the staff. The City Engineer having suggested certain changes in the proposed routes and the Bus Company having agreed to said changes, it was the recormnendation of the staff that the City Attorney be directed to pre- pare a letter to the attention of the Public utilities Commission stating that the City does not oppose the application provided the changes in routes are made as per recormmendation of the City Engineer. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sparling~ and carried that the City Attorney be directed to write the letter to the Public Utilities Conmaission as recommended. RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING SAN DIEGO COUNTY WELFARE CENTER Administrative Officer Ross stated the County has included in their capital improvement program provisions for construction of a Welfare District Office on their property south of Davidson Street~ between Fourth and Garrett Avenues. It was pointed out that in 1963 the Planning Commission granted them a conditional use permit for this construction on this site~ subject to the condi- tions that (a) Davidson Street not be widened but be made a one-way street at such time as traffic volume requires it; (b) Memorial Way be considered as a parking lot rather than improved as a dedicated street; (c) the proposed building develop- ment be compatible with the existing architecture of the Civic Center. In 1967 the Planning Commission extended this use permit until August 9, 1970. At their meeting of January 3: 1968: the Cormnission reaffirmed its ap- proval of the conditional use permit stressing that the general architectural trend already established in the area be adhered to and that plans for Davidson Street be reconsidered as plans for the Welfare Center develop. Councilman Anderson suggested that the matter be studied by the Public Facilities Committee before the Council takes action of the County plan. Mr. Hugh Christensen~ member of the Cormnuuity Facilities Committee, re- quested that the matter be held over until the committee can finish their study on the Civic Center needs. Mr. Carl Stahlheber, Postmaster and member of the Public Facilities Com- mitteeo was of the opinion the Committee would recommend the purchase, by the City, of the County property proposed for a Welfare Center. He stated that as Postmaster, the County indicated to him that they do not care where they locate the Welfare Center and would be receptive to the Post Office Department locating a Post Office on their property. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be referred to the Public Facilities Cormnittee for re- port at the earliest possible date. REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK A letter was read from Ratner California Clothes requesting a pedestrian crosswalk connecting the entrance to their Vista Slack Company on "L" Street and the west sidewalk of Riverlawn Avenue. Referred to staff for study and report. REQUEST TO CONNECT TO CITY SEWER A letter was read from Dale Horton, 90 E1 Rancho Vista, requesting permis- sion to connect his property in the County, to the City sewer, pending annexation. His cesspool has quit functioning. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling~ and carried that the matter be referred to the staff for recormnendation at the next meeting. HOSPITAL JOINT POWERSAUTHORITY Upon inquiry from Councilman Anderson, Administrative Officer Ross stated a report would be forthcoming in the next week or two on a Joint Powers Agreement on Public Hospital Authority. CLARIFICATION ASKED ON COUNCIL ACTION BY BOARD OF ETHICS City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Board of Ethics met to consider procedural ground rules for conducting the hearing to consider the charges made by Councilman Sperling at the meeting of January 2~ 1968~ regarding activities of Councilman McCorquodale at the Assessor's Office. Mr. Lindberg stated that the Board has directed that a clarification be obtained as to what exactly was the Council's wish. Did they wish to have the mat- ter considered by the Board or did they merely state that they would refer to the Board a formal charge or complaint to be made by Councilman Sperling. Mr. Lindberg stated that Mr. William Bauer, Attorney for Councilman McCor- quodale~ indicated to the Board of Ethics that in the absence of a specific charge, in writing and sworn to, as required by the Code of E~hics~ there was no possibility of their presenting, at such a meeting, a formal answer to the complaint. Mr. Lindberg stated that he is of the opinion that if there is a charge to be made and if Councilman McCorquodate is to be brought before the Board to be charged with something: that it should be on the basis of a formal complaint in writing. Councilman Sperling who made the motion on January 2, and Councilman McAllister who seconded the motion~ were of the opinion the motion could not be more clear and requested that it stand as is. The motion was read by the Clerk from the minutes of the meeting of January 2. City Attorney Lindberg asked for one clarification. That the motion did not encompass the idea that a written formal charge~ as specified pursuant to the Code, is to be delivered to the Board of Ethics and that the motion is merely that the Board shall investigate the specifications as set forth at the Council meeting of January 2. No further con~ents from the Council. Mayor Sylvester stated the Ethics Beard will then more or less look into the accusati°als that were made based on the motion made at the meeting of January 2~ with no formal written charge. NEED FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT STRESSED Mr. Bud Wilson, 468 "J" Street, member of the Chamber of Commerce Cormnit- tee for Planned Civic Development, read a letter addressed to the Council urging that they hire an architectural consulting firm to prepare an over-all master plan for needed Civic facilities. He stated that action taken earlier in the meeting on the proposed County Welfare Center pointed up the need for such a plan and con- sultant. He stated the cormnittee would like to meet with the Council on this matter. REQUEST FOR SHORT PHRASES FOR BILLBOARD Mr. Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, stated the newly designed billboard at the foot of "E" Street on Interstate 5 now is designed to handle interchangeable messages. He solicited the ingenuity of Councilmen and citizens to send in short catchy phrases that can be used on the billboard. RESIGNATION FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER Mayor Sylvester stated that he has received the resignation Of Mr. George Edwards from the Law Enforcement Committee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9;10 P.M.~ sine die. City Clerk /