HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/12/19Held Tuesday
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA
December 19, 1967
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, Associate Planner Manganelli, 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 McAllister,
and carried that the minutes for the meeting of December 12, 19~7, be approved,
copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Chula Vista Community Hospital to action of Planning
Commission granting conditional use permit to Bay General
Hospital to enlarge existing hospital at 435 "H" Street
Associate Planner Manganelli reviewed the Planning Department's comprehen-
sive study of hospital parking requirements, copies of the study having been
supplied to the Council. As a result of the study, it was the recommendation
of the staff that off-street parking requirements be increased to 1.5 spaces
per bed.
This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal
of the Chula Vista Community Hospital to action of the Planning Commission grant-
ing a conditional use permit to Bay General Hospital to enlarge existing hospital
facilities at 435 "H" Street, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open.
Mr. William F. Moody of Whittier, architect for Bay General Hospital,
speaking in opposition to the appeal, stated that Bay General Hospital has met
all requirements of present City ordinances and will provide the recommended
one and one-half parking spaces per bed. He submitted Exhibit 1, which con-
tained the signatures of fifty-four local physicians who urged the Council to
grant the conditional use permit and stated that in their opinion expansion of
Bay General Hospital would not jeopardize the proposed development of a hospital
under a Joint Powers Agreement.
Attorney Ferdinand Fletcher, representing the Chula Vista Community Hos-
pital, spoke in support of the appeal. He was of the opinion that the Planning
Commission had adted in excess of their authority by issuing a conditional use
permit,for fifteen months instead of the six months as stipulated in the ordin-
ance and urged that the matter be referred back to the Commission in order that
they can hold a proper public hearing and comply with the City ordinance. Mr.
Fletcher submitted Exhibits '~" through "H" for Council consideration.
City Attorney Lindberg stated that the Cour~il now has an opportunity to
hear all the evidence and should not refer the matter back to the Planning Com-
mission. He stated that if the Council grants the conditional use permit, it
must be for a period of six months from this date.
Attorney Paul Pierik, representing the Bay General Hospital, speaking in
opposition to the appeal, stated the management of Bay General Hospital is will-
ing, if the conditional use permit is granted, to lend its support in any way
possible to the future development of a hospital under a Joint powers Agreement.
He stated that they would stipulate to the one and one-half parking space per
bed requirement and urged the Council to affirm the action of the Planning Com-
mission.
Mr. W. D. Wagstaff, hospital administrator for Bay General, stated they
have never received a letter from the Hospital Health Facility Planning Council
denying them their request to expand.
In reply to a question from Councilman Anderson, Dr. Kirk Price, Chief
of Emergencies at Bay General Hospital, stated that in the new addition planned
for Bay General Hospital provision will be made for 24-hour coverage for emerg-
ency services. At present, eight hours a day are not covered but his office
is three minutes from the hospital.
Mr. Ernest Arnold, 897 Beech Avenue~ speaking in opposition to the appeal,
stated additional hospital facilities are needed now and urged the Council to
give due and fair consideration to the question before them at this time.
No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained and the ap-
peal denied providing the applicants provide one and one-half parking spaces
per bed as they so stipulated. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, McAllister, Sparling
Noes: Councilman ~Flvester
Absent: None
C~t~Attorney Lindberg stated the conditional use permit would be issued
for a period of six months starting as of this date.
ORDINANCE NO. 1094 - Adopting an amendment to the zoning ordinance creating an
"unclassified use" section - First reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1094 be placed
on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent.
The ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1092 - Rezoning property at northwest corner of Telegraph Canyon
Road and Halecrest Drive - Second reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1092 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, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1093 - Amending Zoning Ordinance establishing amusement enter-
prises as uses subject to conditional use permit in C-2,
M-1 and M-2 zones - Second reading and adoption
It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1093 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~ Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4626 - Approving amended deferral agreement for required public
improvements for Rather Manufacturing Company
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. 4627 - Giving notice of City's intention to vacate a portion of
Quintard Street and Tobias Drive and setting January 9,
1968 as time for hearing
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. 4628 - Amending Schedule VI of the Traffic Code to include
limited parking on "H" 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', McAllister
ABSTAINING: Councilman Sylvester
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4629 - Approving improvement agreement - Nestler Manor Subdivi-
sion Unit No. 2
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. 4630 - Approving final map of Mestler Manor Subdivision Unit
No. 2
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. 4631 - Approving lease agreement with City School District for
youth activities
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
Colonel Lewis Bartelloni, member of Board of Directors of the Girls' Club,
expressed appreciation to the Council, Administration and School Board for help
received in locating the house to be used as a meeting place for the Girls' Club.
RESOLUTION NO. 4632 - Approving sub-lease agreement with Girls' Club of Chula
Vista
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, McEorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4633 - Urging State to relax camper parking laws
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. 4634 - Urging Board of Supervisors to adopt uniform air pollution
controls for San Diego County
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
Councilman McCorquodale suggested that the Mayor take copies of Resolution
No. 4633 and No. 4634 to the next Mayors' meeting in hopes the League of Cali-
fornia Cities, San Diego County Division will also support them.
AYES:
Noes:
Absent:
Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. 1091 - Establishing speed limit of 35 miles per hour on "L" Street,
from Interstate 5 to Melrose Avenue - Second reading
It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1091 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 Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4623 - Approving agreement between the City of Chula Vista and
Hardin and Lola Gordon for construction of certain alley
improvements
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, McAlltster
Noes: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 4624 - Approving extension of time on tentative map of Chula
Vista Gardens Subdivision
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. 4625 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for installation of
traffic signal systems at Fifth Avenue and "I" Street,
Fifth Avenue and "F" Street and Hilltop Drive and Palomar
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
~/AUTI{ORIZATION GIVEN FOR ~PECIAL CENSUS
Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by
Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that authori-
zation be granted for the taking of a special census.
REQUEST FOR USE OF PONY LEAGUE FIELD
A letter was read from the Rev. Lawrence Waddy, Headmaster of Santa Maria
International Academy, requesting use by the Academy students of the Pony League
field on Fifth and "C" Streets between 1 P.M~ and 2 P.M., twice a week during
the school year. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman
Sparling, and carried that the letter be referred to the Park and Recreation Com-
mission.
~/~EQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT
A letter was read from the Library Board of Trustees recommending that
the Administration hire an architectural consultant to prepare a master plan for
the Civic Center area.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Mayor Sylvester, and
carried that the Council hold a conference at the earliest possible date to dis-
cuss the Civic Center master planning. Councilmen Anderson and McCorquodale voted
nO,
~zINVITATION TO OPEN HOUSE
Mr. Dusty Rhodes, representing the local Fleet Reserve Association, invited
all interested to attend an open house at the local headsuarters, 288 Third Avenue,
The time to be December 16, 1967 between the hours of 11.00 A.M. and 2 P.M. Pur-
pose of the meeting is to honor the National Fleet Reserve President and National
Executive Secretary.
RESOLUTION NO. 4635 - Accepting bids, awarding contract and appropriating
funds for ten saddles
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. 4636 - Giving notice of intention to declare condition at unoc-
cupied house to be a public nuisance and setting January
9, 1968 as time for hearing
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
~/ADDITIONAL CLERICAL HELP AUTHORIZED
Administrative Officer Ross stated that because of the fact the Planning
Con~nission has found it necessary to hold meetings more often, additional cler-
ical help will be needed in the office of the Director of Planning. It was
recormnended that an additional Clerk III be hi~ed for the Planning office for
the balance of this fiscal year. Appropriation of additional salary funds will
not be necessary.
It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that the recommendation of the Administrative Officer be approved.
~IVER OF FEES FOR GIRLS' CLUB APPROVED
Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received from
the Girls' Club asking permission to move a house from 222 Church Avenue to the
Lilian Rice School Grounds and that all fees connected with the moving be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and
carried that all fees be waived in moving of the house, as requested.
REQUEST THAT CITY HIRE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING FIRM
A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the Coun-
cil hire an architectural consulting firm to prepare an over-all master plan
for needed civic facilities and to work with the Special Study Con~nittee for
Planned Civic Development of the Chamber of Co~unerce.
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale,
and carried that the matter be referred to the Public Facilities Committee and
also be considered at the Council Conference to be held at the earliest possible
date.
i/FIELD TRIP FOR BOARD OF APPEALS SUGGESTED
Councilman McCorquodale stated that in their study of code requirements
for wooden retaining walls, the Board of Appeals might make a trip out to 2630
Bonita Road and check the wooden retaining wall there in order to prove the
need for something besides wooden walls. Also, if there is any question for
the need of some type of grading ordinance, the Board could proceed on down
Bonita Road to the residence of Mr. Gregory and see dirt washing down his
driveway and across Bonita Road.
PROTEST ON GRAPE STAKE RETAINING WALL
Mr. H. L. O'Brien, 2630 Bonita Road, appeared to deliver a strong protest
on the grape stake retaining wall erected by the subdivider of the property back
of his place, as it was obviously not adequate to hold back the dirt during the
recent heavy rains.
Councilman McCorquodale was of the opinion an ordinance should be ready
for Council action within two weeks, setting up requirements for retaining walls.
~REQUEST THAT LETTER BE REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ROSS
Mr. Nick Slijk, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the
letter from the Chamber requesting the hiring of an architectural consulting
firm to prepare a master plan for civic facilities be referred to Administrative
Officer Ross in order that he can inquire as to the cost of hiring such a firm
and also to determine if funds might be available from other agencies to help
defray the cost. Mr. Ross was directed to try to get this information prior to
the joint Council meeting with the Public Facilities Committee.
COUNCIL CONFERENCE
It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister,
and carried that a Council Conference be set for Thursday, December 21, 1968
at 3:30 P.M., to discuss changes to be adopted in the allocation of positions
and employees in accordance with the amended classification plan submitted by
consultants, Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc.
MEETING OF DECEMBER 26, 1967 OMITTED
It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling,
and carried that the Council forego the Council meeting of December 26, 1967,
due to the Christmas season.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M., sine die.