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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/05/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday May 2, 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: City Engineer Cole, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Diirector Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McCorquodale 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 Anderson, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of April 25, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL Mr. Nell Haas, Chairman of the Chula Vista Safety Commission, presented a plaque from the San Diego County Traffic Safety Council, to the City for out- standing cooperation in helping develop the San Diego County Pilot Traffic Safety Project. Mayor McCorquodale gave special recognition to City Engineer Cole0 Traffic Engineer Murray, Police Chief Winters, Safety Commission secretary Stringer and Administrative Officer Ross for their assistance in making the pro- ject a success. PUBLIC HEARING - (continued) Consideration of prezoning of five acres on the west side of Vista Drive approximately 330 feet south of Bonita Road to C-2 This being the time and place, as designated, for the continuation of a hearing on the proposed prezoning of five acres on the west side of Vista Drive approximately 330 feet south of Bonita Road to C-2, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. A petition was read, signed by approximately 106 property owners in the area, protesting the proposed prezoning to commercial zone. Mr. Lloyd Courts, 11 Vista Drive, representing a group in the Sunny Vista area, spoke in opposition to commercial zoning. Mr. J. C. Johnson, 257 Eucalyptus Court, representing several Bonita Cove residents, spoke in opposition to commercial zoning for the area. Mr. Frank Ferreira, applicant for the commercial zoning, spoke in support of ~a application, and had his engineer, Mr. Norris Ludke speak on the proposed development of his property and estimated costs. Mr. William Huston, .10 Vista Drive and Lois Brundred, Rancho San Miguel also spoke in opposition to the commercial zoning. No others wishing to be heard the Mayor declared the hearing closed. City Planning Director Warren stated that the Planning Commission studied the request of Mr. Ferreira that his property be prezoned C-1. After the study the Commission reiterated their original recommaendation to the Council that the property be prezoned R-1 with the same findings of fact. After discussion it was moved by Councilman Sparling and seconded by Councilman Anderson, that the City Attorney be directe~ to prepare for the next meeting the necessary ordinance prezoning this property R-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion failed to camy by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary ordinance prezoning this property C-1. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Noes: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1056 - Creating the Chula Vista Safety Commission - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1056 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 McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1055 - Permanently zoning various interim-zoned properties Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister~that Ordinance No. 1055 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the ~ext be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman McAllister, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4390 - Approving improvement agreement - Nestler Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman Sparling, the read£ng 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' Mr. James Craig, Engineer for Mr. Nestler, did state that the conditions as contained in the improvement agreement for Nestler Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 are agreeable and there is no objection to any of the conditions contained therein. RESOLUTION NO. 4391 - Approving final map - Nestler Manor Subdivision Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman Sylvester~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4392 - Accepting grant of easement for sidewalk purposes in Chula Vista Gardens 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4393 - Approving 2107 Gas Tax Program for 1967-68 fiscal year 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. 4394 - Adopting and submitting a budget ~or expenditure of 2107.5 Engineering funds for 1967-68 fiscal year 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, McCorquod~e, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4395 - Opposing Senate Bill No. 615 and Assembly Bill No. 1310 placing cable television service under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Cormmission 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 n~RECOMMENDATION OF PARES AND RECREATION CO/~{ISSION REGARDING REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Administrative Officer Ross reported that the Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission both have submitted recon~nendations to the Council that support be given to the plan of the San Diego County Horsemen~s Association to continue or extend the California Riding and Hiking Trail west of the UoS. Customs Mexican-Border Installation and Interstate 5 Freeway paralleling the Mexican Border all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Councilman Sparling stated that there is now a bill before the State Legisla- ture which would establish this trail all the way from the north to the south but that much opposition is being received from property owners who do not wish it crossing their properties. Action on the same matter has been delayed by the County Board of Supervisors until further information is forthcoming from the State. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that action be delayed until receipt of further information through the City Attorney. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BOARD OF ETHICS It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried, that these appointments be held over for one more week for submission of more names for consideration. ~,LETTER FROM SPRING VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT - Regarding Robinhood Homes, Inc. Annexation A letter was read from the Board of Directors of the Spring Valley Sanitation District stating that they had received a letter from the Department of Special District Services requesting that the Board delay proceedings pertaining to the annexation to the Spring Valley Sanitation District that territory known as Robinhood Homes, Inc. Annexation. The delay was requested while an agreement is being formalized between the District and Chula Vista for transfer of Metropolitan Sewer System capacity rights. Administrative Officer Ross stated that such an agreement will be forthcoming for Council approval within the next two or three weeks. Matter was referred to Mr. Ross until a time when the agreement is ready. ~TTERREGANDING INTERCHANGE AT FREEWAY 805 AND "H" STREET A letter was read from DoK. Speer giving notice that the process to amend the Freeway Agreement on Freeway 805 has begun. The Division of Highways will first obtain Bureau of Public Roads permission to alter the agreement during which time the Division of Highways will be studying alternate interchange designs so that a full interchange may be planned and constructed at "H" Street and Freeway 805. ~//~ANNOUNCEMENT OF 19th ANNUAL INSTITUTE ON GOVERNMENT A letter was read from Ken Goodman, General Chairman, for the nineteenth annual Institute on Government announcing that the institute will be held this year at San Diego State College on Thursday June 15, 1967. Administrative Officer Ross was asked to encourage attendance to the Institute. /REQUEST FOR COPY OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET Mr. Charles Pattullo, 311 Twin Oaks, requested a copy of the preliminary budget in order that he can follow along with the Council at the coming budget sessions. Administrative Officer Ross stated that ample copies would be available. ~f~REQUEST THAT ACTION BE TAKEN TO REMOVE WEEDS FRC~FREEWAY Mr. Hugh Christensen, 680 Woodlawn Avenue complained about weeds along the right of way on Interstate 5 Freeway and requested that pressure be put on State officials to have them removed. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that Administrative Officer Ross direct a letter to the Highway Department on this matter. ~,/REQuEST FOR NOTIFICATION OF ITEM ON COUNCIL AGENDA Mr. Dusty Rhodes, 428 Minot Avenue, representing the Chula Vista Veterans Coordinating Council and speaking for the Veterans Employment Council requested that he be notified when the proposed amendment to the Civil Service Commission rules relating to Veterans' preference comes before the Council. He was informed that he would be notified. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. May 3, 1967. City Clerk