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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/08/08Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA August 8, 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 Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Absent: Councilman Sylvester Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Ass~ta~ Planner~Manganelli, Assistant Admin- istrative Officer Stenberg, 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 Cbuncilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the minutes for the me,ting of August 1, 1967, be approved with the amendment that the public hearing on a zone change for property at 65 Third Avenue be "held over" rather than "continued". Each Councilman received copies of the minutes. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION Mayor McCorquodale presented certificates of commendation to William Tel- zerow, 854 David Drive, Pam Tetrault, 259 San Miguel Drive and Sandy Bruso, 250 Sierra Way, for outstanding service rendered to occupants of a dwelling at 148 "L" Street during a recent fire. ~/PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-1 to R-3-D for property located between 65 and 81 Third Avenue This hearing, having been advertised for the meeting of August 1, 1967, was held over until this date~ at which time the Mayor declared the hearing open. Mr. M. G. Wilson, 66 Del Mar Avenue, stated he was in accord with all of the Plan- ning Commission's recormnendations but would be opposed to anything else. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1071 - Approving zone change from R-t to R-3-B-4-D for property located between 65 and 81 Third Avenue - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1071 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, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Abstaining: Councilman McAllister Absent: Councilman Sylvester v/PuBLIC HEARING - Proposed realignment of Vista Drive This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed realignment of Vista Drive south of Bonita Road, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Associate Planner ~t~nganelli stated that the Planning Commission has studied two alternate routes for the proposed realignment of Vista Drive.and recommends that the Council adopt Route B. Mr. E. R. Settle, State Division of Highways, stated that the State has no preference as to which route is adopted. He stated that if it is economically justified, the State will provide a cul de sac to serve properties left without street access by the adoption of Route B~ otherwise the State will purchase the properties outright. Mr. A. B. Richards, 5291 Wood Street~ La Mesa, expressed opposition to the building of any undersized dwellings in the area. Mrs. Elvin Johnson, 8 Vista Drive, was of the opinion Route A would be the least expensive to construct. She expressed concern over a drainage problem if Route B is adopted. Mr. Frank Ferreira, 3715 Putter Drive~ Bonita, stated he has no preference which route is adopted. He stated there would be no drainage prob- lem as drainage would be provided for. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor 'declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Council adopt Route B in accordance with the recormnendation of the Planning Cormnission. ~/PUBLIC HEARING - City's intention to Kiffe's Quintard Annexation annex This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed annexation of Kiffe's Quintard Annexation, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the proposed annexation, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1072 - Approving Kiffe's Quintard Annexation - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1072 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1069 - Approving zone change from R-3 to C-1-D and establishing setbacks for property located on east side of Fourth Avenue, 160 feet south of "C" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1069 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester ORDINANCE NO. 1070 - Approving annexation of Bonita Cove Annexation No. 3 - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1070 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4512 - Finding competitive bidding to be impractical and awarding CO~ contract for purchase of microfilm equipment for Library 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, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4513 - Accepting public improvements in Princess Manor Subdivision Unit No. 5 Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester Councilman Sparling recommended that something be done to expedite the adoption of an ordinance regulating grading in the City. RESOLUTION NO. 4514 - Approving modification of joint powers agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the San Diego County Comprehen- sive Planning Organization 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, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester RESOLUTION NO. 4515 - Granting extension of lease to Cavalier Motor Hotel for lease of City-owned property 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, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Councilman Sylvester p/RESOLUTION - Approving agreement with Rohr Corporation for lease of City-owned property It was moved by Mayor McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that action on the resolution and agreement be tabled and referred back to Administrative Officer Ross for further negotiation with the Rohr Corporation for a lease more equitable with those granted by the Port District. ~/~EPORT ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HILLTOP DRIVE AND PALOMAR STREET Administrative Officer Ross stated the Traffic Engineer has investigated the Safety Commission proposal to install traffic signals at Palomar Street and Hilltop Drive and reports that the intersection meets the minimum requirements of the State Division of Highways for traffic signal installation. Mr. Ross recommended that the signal be installed this fiscal year with financing from the Gas Tax 186.1 fund. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Coun- cilman Sparling, and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the plans and specifications for the installation of these signals as per the recommendations of the Administrative Officer. ~REPORT ON SIGHT DISTANCE PROBLEM ON EAST "L" STREET City Engineer Cole stated a thorough study has been made of the proposal of Mr. J. M. Brennan that traffic lights be installed at Mission Avenue and Monte- rey Court which would be activated by cars entering "L" Street. After the study, it was the reconmaendation of the City Engineer that no action be taken on this matter at the present time and that the present regulations be maintained. Mr. Cole stated that the matter would be kept under surveillance and a report made on any future changes in conditions at the intersections. Mr. Cole further stated that Mr. Brennan suggested that the Traffic Engineer of the Automobile Club be contacted for his recommendations. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that no action be taken on the matter at this time as recommended by the City Engineer. Councilman Anderson voted no~ Councilman Anderson requested that we get the thinking of the Auto Club's engineer as recommended by Mr. Brennan. ~/"APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS Councilman McAllister nominated Mr. Mason Baity for appointment to the Board of Appeals and Advisors. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Sparling. There being no other nominations, there was a unanimous vote cast for Mr. Baity to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Hayes, said term to expire June 30, 1969. ~/LETTER OR RESIGNATION A letter was read from Mr. Ted Goff tendering his resignation from the Sister City Friendship Commission. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appreciation for his service on the Commission. P, EQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION A letter was read from Miss Hortensia Lara requesting that the Council take action to solve the transportation problem for students attending South- western Junior College, there being no public transportation at the present time. ~/0PPOSITION EXPRESSED TO PROPOSED PARKING METERS A letter was read from Mr. Paul Miller stating he is unalterably opposed to the installation of parking meters in the "E" Street and Garrett Avenue areas, as proposed by the Parking Place Commission. BIDS RECEIVED ON CITY PROPERTY A bid was received in the amount of $4,001.00 from Lo~is Gerken and one in the amount of $3,000.00 from Ole Knudson for the City-owned lot at the north- west corner of Third Avenue Extension and Kimball Terrace. Both parties would bear all closing charges and escrow fees. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. ~REQUEST FOR BLOCK PARTY APPROVED A letter was read from Commander Carl Johnson, 853 Klm Avenue, requesting that the 800 block of Elm Avenue be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:00 to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 26, 1967, for observance of the annual block party. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be approved. COld, UNITY HOSPITAL OF CHULA VISTA BUILDING PROGRAM A letter was read from Mr. H. Goodell, President of the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Conununity Hospital, outlining the financial condition of the hospital and the need for an adequate general hospital in the area. The letter indicated Mr. Goodell would be before the Council within the next sixty days with a reasonable and practical solution to the financing of a new addition to the Com- munity Hospital. ~/'ANNUAL REPORT COMMENDED Councilman Sparling reviewed the City's Annual Report and commended each department for their efforts in helping to compile the report. Councilman Spar- ling was of the opinion the City should increase its participation in the Neigh- borhood Youth Corps program. ~'HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE Councilman McAllister requested that Administrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg bring back in two weeks or thirty days the mechanics needed to set up a Human Relations Committee to be composed of from seven to fifteen members. v.TELEGRAM TO BE SENT TO SOUTH BAY PONY LEAGUE It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Administrative Officer send a telegram of praise to the man- ager of the South Bay Pony?League at its regional baseball tournament in San Bernardino. p/~OUNCIL CONFERENCE SET It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the Council meet in conference on August 14, 1967, at 3:30 P.M. in the Administrative Conference Room to consider the proposed redesign of the Sweetwater flood control channel. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P. M., sine die. City Clerk