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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/10/10Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA October 10, 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 Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Absent: None Also present: Attorney Albert Boyer~ Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, City Engineer Cole, Plamni~ Director Warren, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McCorquodale led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The invocation was given by Rev. William Word of the First Methodist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 3, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. J PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Cabrillo TV to action of Planning Con~nission This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Cabrillo TV to action of the Planning Commission granting them 100 square feet of sign area instead of the requested 232 feet for property located near Fourth Avenue and "C" Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Marvin Jacobs, representing Cabrillo TV, spoke in favor of the appeal. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communica- tions, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The findings of the Planning Com- mission were read. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that action of the Planning Commission be sustained. UBLIC HEARING - Appeal of County Properties, Inc., to action of Planning Co~nis- sion denying them a conditional use permit This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of County Properties, Inc., to action of the Planning Commission denying them a conditional use permit to construct and operate an automatic car wash on property located on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue, south of "E" Street, Mayor McCorquo- dale declared the hearing open. Mr. Elmer Fineman, representing County Proper- ties, Inc., spoke in favor of the appeal. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The findings of the Planning Commission were read. It was moved by Councilman Sparling that findings of the Planning Commis- sion be sustained. Motion died for lack of a second. It Mas then moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further study and brought back to the Council at the meeting of October 24° Councilman Sparling voted no. ACTION ON PREZONING OF HELM'S SWEETWATER VALLEY ANNEXATION After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried to hold over for the meeting of October 24, the first reading of the ordinance covering prezoning of this annexation in order that further study may be made. ORDINANCE NO. 1079 - Amending Ordinance No. 1059 regarding requirements under National Electric Code of 1965 - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparli~g,that Ordinance No. 1079 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 8parling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1080 - Ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a special election to be held in Chula Vista on November 28, 1967, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said City a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness for a certain municipal improvement - Police facility - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1080 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 8parling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes; None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4575 - Authorizing certain of its members to file a written argu- ment for a City measure Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4576 - Authorizing excess driveway width for 649 Gretchen Road 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4577 - Authorizing excess driveway width for 45 East "L" Street and waiving special permit fee 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4578 - Approving expenditure of Gas Tax funds for participation in the construction of street improvements on Palomar Street Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4579 - Accepting bids and awarding contract for the widening of "L" Street from Third Avenue to Monserate Avenue 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4580 - Accepting grant of easement for water line in Flair Subdi- vision, 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None fJoINT COUNCIL-LIBRARY BOARD CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a conference be held jointly by the Council and the Library Board on Monday, October 23, at 3:30 P.M., in the conference room. ~/REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING ORDINANCE Letters were read from the Manager of Robinhood Homes, Inc., with regard to apartment complex at 490 Fourth Avenue, and from Harry A. DeMenge, builder of apartment complex at 545 Parkway, requesting variances to the switching pool fenc- ing ordinance. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that both requests be referred to the Administrative Offi- cer, the Building Department and the Safety Commission. ~/~QUEST FOR CHANGE IN ORDINANCE NO. 521 WITH REFERENCE TO HEIGHT LIMITS OF FENCES, HEDGES, ETC. A letter was read from Harold F. Ames, 59 "K~ Street, requesting that study be given towards changing the wording of Ordinance No. 521 as it applies to height of trees, tree-hedges or rows of trees along property lines. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that this matter be referred to the Administrative Officer with a request that the Safety Cormnission review it. p/REgUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT IN SPEED LIMIT IN HALECREST AREA A letter was read from William S. Hulsey, 835 Halecrest Drive, requesting the Council to look into the speed limits in the Halecrest area. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that this matter be referred to the Safety Commission. ~/~REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF POLICY PERTAINING TO ADVERTISING ON BENCHES A letter was read from Frank A. Scott, President of the Broadway Associa- tion, requesting the Council to consider allowing benches to be placed along Broadway. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried to refer this to the Administrative Officer and report back to the Council. ~'"NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT A notice was read of a public hearing on amendments to the General Plan of Major Highways to be held Wednesday, October 11, 9:00 A.M. at the Board of Supervisors' Chambers, County Administration Center. Also, a public hearing on the Regional General Plan, San Diego County, 1990, to be held the same date and location at 9:30 A.M. M/NOTIGE GIVEN OF DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION HEARING Niek Slijk, representing the Downtown Association, reported the associa- tion will be holding the second informal hearing in the Council Chamber at 7:00 P.M. on October 11, pertaining to the formation of a downtown business promotion district. He urged the Councilmen to attend. MEETING ANNOUNCED WITH REPRESENTATIVE VAN DEERLIN Niek Slijk, representing the Chamber of Co~nerce, invited members of the Council to attend a meeting with Representative Lionel Van Deerlin and the Indus- trial Development Committee of the Chamber on Saturday, October 14, 6:00 P.M. at Christies. Discussion will center around the second entrance into San Diego Bay as well as the dredging of the bay. v/DISCUSSION HEARD ON STORM DRAIN FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS - Fourth Avenue and Center Street It was moved by Councilman Anderson and seconded by Councilman Sylvester that unanimous consent be given to place this item on the agenda for this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester None None Eugene York, 66 "E" Street, developer of the proposed convalescent home at Fourth Avenue and Center Street, urged the Council to give consent to an amend- ment to the agreement with Greater Southwestern Corporation in order to get work started on storm drain installation. Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg stated that it was Administrative Officer Ross' opinion that a full report should be brought to the Council after conferring with all departments involved, Planning, Engineering and Recreation. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Council indicate approval of the concept of the agreement, refer the matter to the Administrative Officer and bring back a satisfactory agree- ment to the Council on October 24, or the earliest possible date thereafter. Councilman McCorquodale voted no. COUNCIL MEETING SET FOR OCTOBER 3~ October 31 being the fifth Tuesday of the month with no Council meeting scheduled, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that a regular meeting be held on this date. ~I/~VITATION TO OPENING OF FIESTA Mayor McCorquodale invited all members of the Council to the opening of the 1967 Fiesta de la Luna tomorrow afternoon at the Fiesta grounds, Fourth Avenue and "F" Street. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M., sine die.