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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/03/14Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA March 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 Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Father William Hanghian of St. Plus Catholic Church gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 7, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~UBLIC HEARING (continued) - Prezoning of property on the northwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street from R-1-B (County) to R-3 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning from County R-1-B to R-3 of property at the northwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Speaking in favor of the R-3 zoning were Mr. George Edwards, 1394 Hilltop Drive; Nicholas Besker, 1382 Hilltop Drive, and John Guillroy. Mrs. Richard Crocker spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Edwards requested that regardless of what action is taken on the pre- zoning, something be done to lower the traffic hazard on Hilltop Drive in this area due to lack of sight distance. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communica- tions, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale and seconded by Councilman Sylves- ter that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting an ordinance prezoning this property R-1. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sylvester Noes: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting an ordinance prezoning this property R-3-B-3-D. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling Anderson, McAllister Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, McCorquodale Absent: None Councilman Sparling was of the opinion the R-3 zoning was justified be- cause the condition of Hilltop Drive makes the property untenable for R-1 zoning and the fact that there is a trailer park, the Jay-L-Jay apartments and a ferti- lizer plant near by.  UBLIC HEARING (continued) - Prezoning of property on the southwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street from R-1-B (County) to R-3 This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed prezoning of property on the southwest corner of Hilltop Drive and Quintard Street from R-1-B (County) to R-3, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. The find- ings of the Planning Commission were read. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale and seconded by Councilman Sylves- ter that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting an ordinance prezoning this property R-1. The motion failed to carry by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sylvester Noes: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAllister Absent: None It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting an ordinance prezoning this property R-3-B-3-D. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Anderson, McAlltster Noes: Councilmen Sylvester, McCorquodale Absent: None ~R~BLIC HEARING - Proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance establishing provision for temporary storage of wrecked vehicles in C-2 and M-1 zones with~a conditional use permit This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance establishing provision for temporary storage of wrecked vehicles in C-2 amd M-1 zones with a conditional use permit, Mayor McAi- lister declared the hearing open. Mr. Jim McCormick, President of the San Diego County Auto Dismamtlers Assoc- iation, stated he was not opposed to the proposed ordinance with the restrictions as they are spelled out but he wanted to know if the ordinance is adopted, will it be regulated and enforced. Administrative Officer Ross stated that every at- tempt will be made to enforce the ordinance to the best of our ability with the staff we have. City Attorney Lindberg pointed out that conditional use permits are subject to review by the Planning Commission at periodic intervals. No others wishing to be heard, and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1043 - Establishing provision for temporary storage of wrecked vehicles in C-2 and M-1 zones with a conditional use permit - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1043 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HF-~RING - Proposed rezoning of certain property at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and "D" Street and one lot north of "D" Street, 160 feet east of Fourth Avenue from R-1 to R-3-D This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 to R-3-D of property at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and "D" Street and one lot ~orth of "D" Street, 160 feet east of Fourth Avenue, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Speaking in opposition to the R-3 zoning were Claude Yates, 66 Glover Court; M. K. Anderson, 89 Glover Court; L. B. Sutton, 67 Glover Court, and John Bernhard, 99 Glover Court. A telegram was read from Graydon T. Stout opposing the rezoning. A petition was read bearing the signatures of forty-four property owners who were against the rezoning. The findings of the Planning Commission were read to the Council. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having no other written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1044 - Rezoning certain property located at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and "D" Street, and one lot north of "D" Street, 160 feet east of Fourth Avenue to R-3-D - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that Ordinance No. 1044 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The motion carried by the following vete, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, Sparling Councilman McCorquodale None RESOLUTION NO. 4350 - Approving revised tentative map of Flair Subdivision Administrative Officer Ross recommended that the following two conditions be added to those of the Planning Commission for acceptance of this tentative map: (1) Subdivider will dedicate or convey by grant deed all property shown as open space on the revised tentative map in accordance with mutual agreement be- tween City and subdivider prior to approval of any final map. (2) Prior to sub- mission of Unit No. 2 of this map, an irrigation system acceptable to the staff shall be designed and installed for the rear of those lots adjacent to the canyon. Resolution offered by Councilman Sparling, subject to the additional con- ditions recon~nended by the Administrative Officer, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4351 - Approving agreement for acquisition of open space land - Flair 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, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4352 - Accepting quit-claim deeds for open space land - Flair Sub- division 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4353 - Approving improvement agreement - Flair 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4354 - Approving final map of Flair 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: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Dennis Wittman, authorized representative of Les Chateaux, a Limited Partnership, stated that all conditions of the map and improvement agreement are ful~ satisfactory. RESOLUTION NO. 4355 - Approving improvement agreement - Hilltop Terrace View S~b- division 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4356 - Approving final map of Hilltop Terrace View 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: · None RESOLUTION NO. 4357 - Requesting Board of Supervisors to revise Freeway Route 805 agreement to provide for full interchange at "H" Street 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, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4358 - Opposing annexation of Casey Annexation to Spring Valley Sanitation District 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None v'DISCUSSION ON ~FT-~ STOOGE ~S ON "E" STREET AT FIRST, SEC~D A~ FIFTH A~N~S Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Engineering Department has, in one way or another, contacted the property owners on "E" Street at the intersec- tions of First, Second and Fifth Avenues to determine what possibilities there were for increasing their off-street parking if left-turn storage lanes (which require restrictions for on-street parking) are installed on "E" Street. As a result of the contacts, it is the recommendation of the staff that the Council authorize installation of the left-turn storage lanes at all three intersections. Mr. Victor Wood, 110 '~" Street, opposed the painting of the curbs in front of his home red for a no-parking zone. Mrs. Virginia Loria was of the opinion if the lanes were installed at the intersection of "E" Street and First Avenue, it is going to create a traffic problem. Mrs. Olsen, 111 "E" Street, was opposed to the installation of the left-turn lane at First Avenue. Mr. Gene York was of the opinion a left-turn lane at First Avenue was not necessary but suggested a study be made on the need for one at Bonita Road and "E" Street. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale and seconded by Councilman Syl- rester that the City Engineer be authorized to install left-turn storage lanes on "E" Street at Second and Fifth Avenues. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the motion 6f Councilman McCor- quodale be amended to authorize installation of left-turn storage lanes at Fifth and '~" Street only. Councilman Sylvester voted no. The original motion carried, as armended, authorizing installation of left- turn storage lanes on "E" Street and Fifth Avenue only. REPORT ON REQUEST FROM SCOTTY'S KIDDY RIDES Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Parks and Recreation Con~nission have indicated a desire to take no action at this time on the request of Scotty's Kiddy Rides to lease a portion of park property to locate a children's playland in the City. Because of this and a report from the P~lice Department on the ex- perience the City of National City has had with this company, it was the recommen- dation of the Administration that the request be denied. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the request be denied as recommended. ~/zKEPORT ON PROPOSED SEWER MAIN INSTALLATION - 660-670 "F" Street City Engineer Cole reviewed his written report to the Council, dated March 9, 1967, pertaining to the cost of extending the sewer on "F" Street to serve all property not now served east of Woodlawn Avenue and west of Broadway. Estimated cost to serve all of the remaining property is $13,962.00, including a ten per cent contingency. The benefited frontage is 1,770 lineal feet or a front foot cost of $7.0813. It was proposed that Mr. Ray Halpenny, who is mak- ingi~ application at this time to connect to the sewer at Woodlawn and "F" Street, be authorized to connect to the existing sewer providing he deposits $970.00 with the City for his share of the cost. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that negotiations be carried out with Mr. Halpenny for the deposit of his $970.00 in order to connect to the sewer at Woodlawn Avenue and that the City Engineer through the Administrative Officer be authorized to contact the property owners in the area to determine to what extent they are willing to par~ ticipate in the extension of the sewer east on "F" Street, and report back to the Council for further action. ~/~OLICE CHIEF WINTERS AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CRIME CONTROL Administrative Officer Ross stated that President Johnson has called for a National Conference on Crime Control and is asking for representation from cities of 50,000 population or over. Estimated cost to send Police Chief Winters to the conference would be $375.00. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the Chief of Police be authorized to attend the conference in Washington, D. C., on March 28-29, 1967, and that the City attorney be directed to prepare, for the next meeting, a resolution appropriating the necessary $375.00. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO BOARD OF APPEALS Matter held over one week for submission of names for consideration. PETITION FOR VACATION OF ELM AVENUE A letter was read from Louis Cotarelo, Jr., 155 Madrona Street, together with a petition signed by twenty residents, requesting the closing of Elm Avenue between Madrona and Cypress Streets. Because of the fact the letter mentioned the street as being a traffic hazard, the matter was referred to the Safety Coun- cil. k/CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A verified claim for damages from Mrs. Reino Eskola in the amount of $105.10 was read to the Council. The claim alleged that a truck from the City Pound backed into and broke her fence. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the claim be denied. ~/REQUEST FOR SUPPORT ON PROGRAM TO AMEND MAYO-BREED FORMULA FOR ALLOCATION OF GAS TAXES A resolution was read from the Southern California Regional Association of County Supervisors relating to legislation to revise the Mayo-Breed Formula for the allocation of State Gasoline Taxes and asking support from each City Council and Board of Supervisors in the thirteen southern counties in the state. RESOLUTION NO. 4359 - Relating to legislation to revise the Mayo-Breed Formula for the allocation of State Gasoline Taxes 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, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ~-~OTICE THAT APPLICATION MUST BE MADE TO P.U.C. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS A letter was read from the San Diego & Arizona Eastern Railway Company informing the City that the City has not yet made application to this company for an agreement to cross its right-of-way at "E" Street in connection with the extension of "E" Street to Tidelands Avenue. The letfer indicated that an appli- cation to the P.U.C. would have to be made before a crossing of the tracks could be established. ~.~AMB~R OF COmmeRCE RECOI~ENDATION ON STREET TREE PLANTING A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that fifteen- .gallon or larger Podocarpus Elongatus (fern pine) be planted in the recently acquired street treei~easement along Fourth Avenue and that the staff be authorized to proceed with the ~lanting of these trees. City Engineer Cole stated they are determining the number of trees that can be logically planted along this street and will then seek a supplier and be back before the Council for an appropriation to purchase the trees. MX'ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AFFIDAVIT FOR MISSION CABLE TV City Attorney Lindberg stated he has received an affidavit from Mission Cable TV, Inc., which they are requesting that the Administrative Officer sign. The affidavit, which is to presented by Mission Cable TV, Inc., at hearings before the F.C.C., supports the effort of Mission Cable TV, Inc., to receive the authority to fill its obligation:under the franchise awarded by the City to construct and operate a cable TV system. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Administrative Officer Ross be authorized to sign said affidavit. ~/~RDIHANCE RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF IGNITION KEYS FROM UNATTENDED VEHICLES It was moved by Councilman Sparling that the proposed ordinance relating to the removal of ignition keys in unattended vehicles be brought back to the Council for passage after it has been reviewed by the City Attorney toward the possibility of improving it in any way. The motion died for lack of a second. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 10:05 P.M. City Clerk