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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/11/14Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHuLA VISTA, CALIFORNIA November 14, 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, 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 November 7, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. ~//PUBLIC HEARING - Request for rezoning of property at 4201 Bonita Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on an applica- tion for the rezoning from R-3-B-3-D to R-3-B-2-D for property located at 4201 Bonita Road, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1087 - Rezoning property at 4201 Bonita Road - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1087 be placed on its first reading 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 PUBLIC HEARING - Request for prezoning of property south of Bonita Road, 1350 feet east of Otay Lakes Road This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on an applica- tion for the prezoning of Koenig's Sweetwater Valley Annexation from County E-1-A to R-i-B-20, R-l-B-9 and R-3-B-3-D, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. It was the recon~mendation of the Planning Commission that the entire property be prezoned R-1-B-20-D. Mr. James Patten, appearing on behalf of Jack Mestler, owner of the prop- erty, read a letter from Mr. Mestler requesting that the entire parcel be pre- zoned R-l-B-20 with the exception of Lot No. 1 which will remain R-3-B-3-D. Mr. Paul Seng, representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, stated the Association supports the recormmendation of the Planning Commission to prezone the entire area R-1-B-20-D. Others supporting the Planning Commission recon~mendation were Gretchen Griswold, Gale Burkey, John St. Marie and Richard Schaus. Mr) Vernon Searcy stated he was not opposed to the apartments but was of the opinion they should not be overwhelming to the area. Mr. Harold Howell spoke in opposition to the original request and the amended proposal as presented. There being no others wishing to be heard, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the hearing be continued until November 28, 1967 at 7:00 P.M., and the matter referred back to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation on the new request of the developer and for a clear-cut resolution as to the standards the developer would be required to adhere to under the proposed D zone. ORDINANCE NO. 1088 - Revising Chapter 27 of the City Code to permit the City Engineer to issue revocable encroachment permits for certain installations - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1088 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1085 - Rezoning property at 210 Davidson Street - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale that Ordinance No. 1085 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester~ McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1086 - Amending Sectiom 26.81 of Ordinance No. 807 pertaining to the schedule of sewer service charges - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1086 be placed om its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by dnanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Amderson, S¥1vester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION - Approving improvement agreement - Rancho Vista Subdivision No. 1 Upon the recommendation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that this item be held over for one week. RESOLUTION NO. 4602 - Approving final map - Rancho Vista Subdivision No. 1 Offered by Councilman McAllister, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: CouncilmenMc Allister, Sparlimg, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4603 - Amending Schedule VIII of the Traffic Code to include diagonal parking on "H" Street, west of West Bay Boulevard Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consemt, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, McAllister ABSTAINING: Councilman Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4604 - Accepting public improvements in Hilltop Terrace View Su~ division No. 1 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, 8parling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4605 - Authorizing encroachment permit to install irrigation pipe at foot of "F" Street - Sam Vener, Ind. Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed amd adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~/RESOLUTION - Regarding purchase of land for parking lot at 288 "F" Street Offered by Councilman McAllister, adoption of the resolution failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister Noes: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg do what- ever is necessary to get an understanding from the property owners in the Park- ing District, and the Parking Place Commission, as to whether or not they are in favor of purchasing a parking lot at 288 "F" Street and on terms the Council is considering imposing. Councilman Sylvester voted no. ~zREPORT ON HILLTOP DRIVE, QUINTARD STREET Administrative Officer Ross reviewed a written report from the City Engi- neer on the streets in and around Quintard Street and Hilltop Drive. The report listed the fott~ing possible methods of City participation in the improvement of Quintard Street between Hilltop Drive and Tobias Avenue, as requested by Mr. C. P. Kiffe: (a) Construct 12-foot width of permanent pavement in the north half of Quintard at cost of $3,240.00; (b) revise grade and pave with structural street section comparable to existing paving at cost of $1,460.00; (c) construct two 12-foot width lanes of permanent pavement at cost of $6,480.00. The Engineering Division recommended that the City consider bearing the expense of (a) cut and fill necessitated on both halves of the street by the change in grade; (b) twelve-foot width of two-inch A.C. paving in those areas where a change in grade is involved. Mr. Kiffe appear~to state he was in complete agreement with the report of the City Engineer. Mr. Henry Rienstra, 1560 Max Avenue, asked that the City Engineer be directed to check the corner of Hilltop Drive and Rienstra Street to determine what can be done about the hazardous dip in the street at that intersection. Mr. George Edwards, 1395 Hilltop Drive, requested that the Council continue the discussion on Hilltop Drive until the meeting of November 28, in order that he might accumulate additional data for presentation to the Council. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Engineer's report pertaining to Quintard Street be accepted and the necessary agreement between the City and Mr. Kiffe, incorporat- ing all the terms and conditions recommended, be prepared for presentation at a later date. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the matter of Hilltop Drive be placed on the agenda for dis- cussion at the meeting of November 28. MOVING OF BUILDING INTO CITY APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a request from an appli- cant to move a building from National City to 125 North Glover Avenue for use as an office in conjunction with a new warehouse nOw under construction. The move has been approved by the Planning Commission and the Building Inspection Department. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllis- ter, and carried that the request be granted subject to all conditions required by the Building Inspector. FEASIBILITY REPORT FROM RAYMOND HOLT, LIBRARY CONSULTANT Mr. Raymond Hol~, Library Consultant, reviewed his "Feasibility ~tudy For the Chula Vista Public Library", dated October 15, 1967, and presented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that the report be accepted and the consultant directed to proceed with Phase II of his contract with the City. Councilman Anderson voted no. RESOLUTION NO. 4606 - Approving improvement agreement - Rancho Vista Subdivision No. 1 It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that this item be reconsidered at this time. Mr. Dennis Wittman, partner in Vista Associates, and representing them, stated that all of thezterms amd conditions, including the off-site improvement of Telegraph Canyon Road, in accordance with the schedule set forth by the City Engineer, are agreeable to all. The resolution was offered by Councilman McCorquodale, after reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, subject to the specifications and plans which are in complete approval by the City Engineer except for minor details that are being worked out and except for the delivery of a security in the amount of $120,850 for faithful performance and $1,500 for the monuments; also subject to approval by the City Attorney and Chief Administrative Officer. Passed amd adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister,~Sparling Noes: None Absent: None ~'REPORT ON PROPOSED HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Administrative Officer Ross reported that the Hospital and Health Planning Council of San Diego County was asked to consider, and offer whatever endorse- ment they could, the possibility of forming a joint powers authority for forma- tion of a mew community hospital facility in the South Bay area. Mr. Ross re- ported that the Planning Council had considered the proposal and approved the idea. Mr. Ross, therefore, recommended that the City Attorney be directed to proceed with whatever work is necessary in the preparation of a joint powers agreement for a hospital authority to be presented to the Council at the earliest possible date for forwarding to the County Board of Supervisors and that the Attorney also be directed to contact the firm of O'Melveny & Myers informing them of the proposed plan but not actually engaging their services. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the recommendations of Administrative Officer Ross be approved. ~/REQuEST FOR ESTIMATE OF COST FOR WALL ON POLICE FACILITY SITE It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the staff be directed to estimate the cost of installing a masonry wall On the east side of the police facility site on Third Avenue. ~STAFF AUTHORIZED TO CONTACT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ON HOSPITAL MATTER It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodate, and carried that the staff be directed to contact the University of California for any suggestions they might have on the matter of the hospital authority. INVITATION EXTENDED TO CHAMBER OF COI~MERCE GET-ACQUAINTED SESSION Mr. Dusty Rhodes, 428 Minor Street, representing the Membership Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, invited all Councilmen and citizens to meet with members of the Chamber of Commerce for a get-acquainted session to be held at Christies, November 15, 1967 between 4:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. COMMENTS ON PROPOSED NEW LIBRARY Mr. Theo Cartwright, 246 Broadway, commenting on the proposed new library, stated he was amazed at the proposed cost of a new library facility and ques- tioned its need at this time. He was of the opinion the City has other needs which are more urgent. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALLOTMENT OFFERED FOR USE OF HILLTOP BAND Mr. Delwyn Brooks, as State Director of the Chula Vista Junior Chamber of Conmaerce, stated that the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Junior Chamber has taken action to contribute $500 of the money allotted to them by the City ~for parade entries, to the Hilltop Band for use in meeting expenses of members of the band on their trip to the Rose Bowl parade New Year~s day. He asked that the Council approve this allotment for this purpose. Councilman Anderson was of the opinion the community could raise the needed funds to send the Hilltop Band to Pasadena and expressed opposition to using the money allotted to the Junior Chamber for local parade purposes. Mr. Harris Evans,concurred withCouncilman Anderson and expressed opposi- tion to the re-allocation of funds budgeted to the Junior Chamber for parade purposes. Mr. Hugh Christensen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue, stated that the Junior Chamber was merely returning money to the City which they do not intend to use and sug- gesting that the City spend it to help send the Hilltop Band to Pasadena New Year's day. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Sparling that the question of whether or not the Council appropriates any money for the band trip be referred to Administrative Officer Ross for recommendation as to where the funds, if any, should come from. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Mayor Sylvester, and carried that the main motion be deferred. Councilman McCorquodale abstained. COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council meet in Council Conference on Monday, November 20, 1967 at 3:30 P.M. for the purpose of meeting with the Community Facilities Com- mittee. ADJ OURNi~Ifr Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. sine die. Cxty Clerk --