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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/01/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday January 2, 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 Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. Earl Kernahan of the First Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of December 19, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. /jACCEPTANCE OF CHECK FROM SOUTH BAY GUIDANCE CENTER Dr. Milton Grossman, representing the South Bay Guidance Center, reported on the accomplishments of the Center to date, and presented a check for $1,000 as the first year's payment on the $3,000 loan granted the Center by the City. Dr. Grossman requested that the Council appoint a member to represent the City at a meeting with Supervisor Boney and Assemblyman Deddeh to discuss possibili- ties of funding for the Center, meeting to be held Wednesday, January 3, 1968. u/.PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of American Oil Company to action of the Planning Com- mission denying the display of pennants, spinners, banners, etc., and setting as a condition of a granted frontyard setback vari- ance the regulation of the size of a sign for property at 666 "H" Street This being the time and place designated by the Clerk for holding the above stated hearing (which was advertised for December 26, 1967 and held over because of a lack of quorum)~ the Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. Max Michielsen, representing thc American Oil Company, spoke in support of the ap- peal. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the ap- peal denied. vPUBLIC HEARING - Considering attachment of the D zone for property located between "H" and "I" Streets, east of Broadway - Chula Vista Shopping Center and Sears Store site This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the pro- posal to attach the D zone to property upon which the Chula Vista Shopping Center and Sears Store are located, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. Jerome Lipp, representing Broadway-Hale Stores, spoke in opposition to the D zone attach- ment. Mr. Lipp questioned the need for the D zone now that the Shopping Center is practically completed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Andsrson~ and carried that the hearing be continued to February 20, 1968 at 7:00 P.M.~ and the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and report back. Councilman McCorquodale suggested that the property upon which the Boys~ Club is located be included in the study also. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of prezoning from Agricultural to C-2 and estab- lishment of setbacks for property located at 3600 Edgemere Avenue Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission has recom- mended the application of A, F-t amd A-F-2 to the property at 3600 Edgemere Avenue. This being the time and place, as advertised for a hearing on the pro- posed prezoning from Agricultural to C-2 for property located at 3600 Edgemere Avenue, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Mr. Ted Bell, one of the applicants, spoke in favor of the prezoning recormnended by the Planning Commis- sion~ No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1095 - Approving prezoning to F-l, A and A-F-2 for property located at 3600 Edgemere Avenue - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1095 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McAllister, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4637 - Withdrawing Qnintard Annexation No. 1 from the Montgomery Local Fire Protection District 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, Sperling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4638 - Appropriating funds for Special Census 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. 4639 - Approving extension of time on tentative map of Dalseth Hills Subdivision, Units 6, 7, 8 and 9 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. 4640 - Approving agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric Company to provide for Loma Verde Park access 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. 4641 - Accepting grant of easement for the installation of sewer pipes from San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway Company 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 Mckllister~ Sperling, McCorquodale~ Anderson~ Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4642 - Approving agreement with Spring Valley Sanitation District for annual capacity fees - Edgemere Service Area 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. 4643 - Authorizing excess driveway width for 26 "L" Street 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. 4644 - Accepting grant deed for one-foot control lots in Rancho Vista Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1 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. 4645 - Accepting grant deed for road easement adjacent to Rancho Vista Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1 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. 4646 - Accepting grant deed for drainage purposes adjacent to Rancho Vista Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 1 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. 4647 - Accepting grant deed for one-foot control lot in Windsor Park Subdivision 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. 4648 - Accepting grant deed for easements for construction and maintenance of slopes and drainage facilities adjacent to Windsor Park Subdivision 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. 4649 - Accepting, naming and dedicating one-foot lots in Stardust Subdivision 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: ~one Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4650 - Opposing H. R. Bill 12142, Section 801~ Title VIIS pertain- ing to Federal control of local construction 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 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED FOR INSTALLATION OF LUMINOUS LANE LINERS Public Works Director Lane Cole asked for authorization for the Public Works Department to proceed with installation of luminous lane markers on cer- tain major streets in the City. Estimated cost of the project is $6,200 and can be charged against Gas Tax Maintenance funds. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the authorization be granted. STUDY OF PARALLEL PARKING ON THIRD AVENUE SUGGESTED Councilman Anderson moved that the staff be directed to look into the possibility of changing the diagonal parking on downtown Third Avenue to parallel parking. The motion died for lack of a second. RECOMMENDATION OF SAFETY COMMISSION REGARDING SPEED LIMITS IN HALECREST AREA A letter was received from the Safety Commission stating that the Traffic Engineer has conducted a study of speed limits in the Halecrest area and the need for stop signs at the intersection of Douglas and Halecrest. After hearing the results of the study, it was the recommendation of the Commission that there be no stop signs or further speed regulation in this area at the present time. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson~ and carried that the recommendations of the Safety Commission be complied with. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. ~STOP SIGN AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK SUGGESTED Upon the suggestion of Councilman McCorquodale, the staff was directed to study and report back on the feasibility of installing a stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk on Halecrest Drive between Douglas Street and Lori Lane. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOMMENDATIONS A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that an arch- itectural consulting firm be employed at the earliest possible date to prepare an over-all master plan for needed Civic facilities and that the plan be sched- uled for completion within a period of six months; that temporary space be pro- vided as needed to relieve pressure on police and other facilities; and that Federals State and County governments be invited to participate in the develop- ment of the master plan to insure adequate provision for their needs. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the letter be referred to the Public Facilities Committee. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PERMITS FOR OPERATION OF COIN MACHINES A letter was read from the Chula Vista Elks Lodge requesting the waiver of permit fees on two coin-operated pool tables and one coin-operated cigarette machine, proceeds from which are to go to charity. It was moved by Councilman McAtlister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale~ and carried that the letter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SEWER CONNECTION FEES A letter was read from the Girls~ Club of Chula Vista requesting a waiver of the $25.00 inspection fee and $10.00 connection fee in reference to the hook- ing up of the sewer lines to their building at 350 "L" Street. It was moved by Councilman Sperling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodala~ and carried that the request be granted. REQUEST FOR CORllECTION OF DRAINAGE PROBLEM A letter was read from T. M. Gregory, 2890 Bonita Road, requesting that something be done to correct the drainage problem caused by the grading of the property at the rear of his property. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION AT HEAR]lNG Mr. Freddy Allen, President of the San Diego Economy Bus Line, stated that a hearing will be coming up on January 24, 1968, before the Public Utili- ties Commission on his application to operate buses to Unimart by way of Third Avenue and to the Shopping Center by way of "H" Street to Fifth Avenue and "I" Street. He asked for Council representation at the meeting. Administrative Officer Ross was directed to study the request and report back at the next meeting. ~'CITY CONSIDERED AT FAULT FOR LENGTH OF TIME TAKEN TO BUILD WALKWAY Mr. Eugene York, 66 "E" Street~ challenged the remark made by Councilman McCorquodale earlier in the meeting that Broadway-Hale Corporation had not been too cooperative in the past on certain transactions with the City. Councilman McCorquodale had referred to the length of time it took to get a walkway through one of the flower beds in the shopping center parking lot. The walkway was to lead to the crosswalk across Broadway. Mr. York was of the opinion the walkway was held up while the corporation awaited a letter from the City absolving the corporation of any liability because of reverted drainage water~ due to install- ing the walkway as per specifications of the Division of Engineering. p~,EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION Mr. Hugh Christensen, Chairman of the Christmas Music project, expressed appreciation to all who helped in putting over the project. It was his desire that it become an annual event. REQUEST FOR USE OF PARKING LOT FOR AIR FORCE DISPLAY Mr. Niek Slijk stated he has received a request from the Air Force to have an outdoor display on the Civic Center parking lot, across from the Library, from January 8 through January 11. It was moved by Councilman Sparling~ seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that permission be granted. ALLEGED CHARGES REFERRED TO BOARD OF ETHICS Councilman Sparling stated he has made an investigation into the use of the County Assessor's Office by Councilman McCorquodal¢ as official representa- tive of the City to check assessment rolls of the City for fiscal year 1966- 1967. After questioning Councilman McCorquodale on the matter~ Councilman Spar- ling moved, seconded by Councilman McAllister and carried that this Council quest the Board of Ethics bring Councilman McCorquodale before them charged as follows: with the misuse of his office for personal gain and also charged with fraudulent representation to another governmental agency by using the letterhead of this City and signing it as the Mayor of this City for his own personal gain, and they are to call witnesses from the list which he will provide them. ADJOU1LMMBNT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M.~ sine die. City Clerk