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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1966/07/26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday July 26, 1966 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 Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, ~ity Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, ~anning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer ~tenberg Mayor McAllister led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Rev. Donald Bergeron of the Calvary Baptist Church. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquo- dale, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of July 19, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. ~/~PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD PIN Mayor McAllister presented a service award pin to Robert H. Boyce for his twenty years' service with the City in the Fire Department. ~,zfPUBLIC HEARING - To consider an application for variance from the Code require- ment that electric wiring be undergrounded - Loma Verde Subdi- vision (Whittington) This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the re- quest of Frank L. Whittington for a variance from the City Code requiring under- ground electric wiring in his Loma Verde Subdivision, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Frank Whittington, owner of the subdivision, spoke in support of his application for variance. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Spar- ling, and carried that the request be denied. Mayor McAllister voted no. fPuBLIC HEARING - of south of Bonita Road and Proposed rezoning property east of Otay Lakes Road - R-l-B-20 to R-2-B-20-D This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-l-B-20 to R-2-B-20-D of approximately three acres south of Bonita Road and east of Otay Lakes Road, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Steven Ga'ssaway, speaking on behalf of the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, gave three arguments for and three arguments against the proposed rezoning but recommended that the rezoning be denied. Attorney Richard R. Gore, representing Dr. A. R. Grunke and Mr. E. E. Anderson, owners of property adjoining that proposed for rezoning, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. E. E. Anderson, 4525 Calle Mesita, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Lloyd Lee would prefer single family units on smaller lots. Mr. Ross Willhite, owner of the property proposed for rezoning, spoke in favor of the rezoning. A letter was read from Alfred Lansley, 4500 Calle Mesita, opposing the rezoning. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor de- clared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the two most easterly lots of the area proposed for rezoning, both already improved with single family dwellings, be deleted from the rezoning. ORDINANCE NO. 1006 - Rezoning property south of Bonita Road and east of Otay Lakes Road from R-l-B-20 to R-2-B-20-D - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Ordinance No. 1006, as amended, be placed on its first read- ing and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Noes: ~orquodale Absent: None ~ j.-~UBLIC HEARING - Proposed rezoning of property alomg south side of Bonita Road and east of Sandalwood Drive from R-3-D to C-1-D and front setback from 25 feet to 15 feet This being the time and place, as advertimed, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-3-D to C-1-D and a reduction in setback from 25 feet to 15 feet for property on the south side of Bonita Road, east of Sandalwood Drive, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Frank Ferreira, owner of the property in question, requested that the hearing be continued for thirty days. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodate, seconded by Councilman Syl- vester, and carried ahat the hearing be continued until August 23, 1966, at 7:00 P.M. and the Planning Director be directod to initiate proceedings to revert the property located at 2800 Bonita Road and upon which a conditional use permit was recently granted for a convalescent facility, back to R-3 from C-1 zone. ORDINANCE NO. 1005 - Amending City Code to establish new housing permit fees - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylves- ter, and carried that Ordinance No. 1005 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sparling Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4155 - Approving tentative map of Dalseth Hills Subdivision Units 6, 7, 8 and 9 Administrative Officer Ross stated that in addition to the five con- ditions imposed by the Planning Commission as requirements for approving the tentativenmmp, he would recommend the following condition: "The completion of permanent improvements on Nacion Avenue to the future permanent~lignment of East "J" Street shall be secured." · Offered by Councilman Sparling, with the additional condition as recom- mended by the Administrative Officer, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4156 - Accepting easements for East Naples Street and obligating the City to make improvements Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4157 - Intention to vacate the easterly ten feet of First Avenue adjacent to Hilltop Terrace View Unit No. 1 and setting August 16 as date of hearing Offered by Councilman Sparling~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McCorquodale Councilman McAllister None RESOLUTION NO. 4158 - Accepting bid and awarding contract for installation of chain link fence at Rohr Park Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister' Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4159 - Approving special appropriation to amend 1966-1967 budget Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~ARING DATE SET FOR AMENDMENT TO CODE - Garage requirements It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that September 6, 1966, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. be set as the time for a public hearing on the Planning Commission recommendation that Chapter 33, Section 33.16 of the Code be amended relating to requirements for two-car garages. A S FETY COUNCIL RECCMMENDATIONS A letter was submitted from the Chula Vista Safety Council recommend- ing that the speed limit be increased from 25 MPH to 30MPH on East "J" Street from Monterey Street to Hilltop Drive and that "K" Street be closed at the railroad tracks at such time as it becomes necessary, rather than pay for in- stallation of beaoon signals at that location. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the recommended "K" Street closing be referred to the Planning Co~m~ission for proper action. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordin- ance increasing the speed limit on East "J" Street from Monterey Street to Hill- top Drive from 25 MPH to 30 MPH. Councilmen Sylvester and McCorquodale voted no. ii. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM CITIZENS INTERRACIAL CCMMITTEE Administrative Officer Ross gave a report on activities of the Citizens Interracial Co~ittee in this area and because of the fact that the work of this committee is only indirectly related to local affairs, he recommended that the Council deny their request for funds. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the request be denied. w/CHULA VISTA 20-30 CLUB REQUEST FOR USE OF "F" STREET SCHOOL SITE FOR CIRCUS It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Ander- son, and carried that this item be continued one week pending receipt of re- quested insurance coverage. WEED REMOVAL AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a memo from the Fire Inspector requesting that the Council authorize the removal of vegetation and debris from real estate parcels No. 565-192-20, 569-27-23, 619-30-11, 573-46-24, 32, 623-250-1, 3, 6 and 618-20-11 in accordance with requirements of Ordinance No. 430, Section 1. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Council- man Anderson, and carried that the Fire Inspector be directed to proceed with the removal of weeds from the parcels as recommended. ACTION ON REQUEST OF SAFETY COUNCIL FOR RAISED MEDIAN ON THIRD AVENUE, NORTH OF "H" STREET Administrative Officer Roas stated that the Engineering Division has made an investigation into the recommendation of the Safety Council that ara raised traffic bar be installed for a distance of 150 feet north of "H" Street on Third Avenue to eliminate the traffic hazard caused by traffic in and out of the Heavenly Doughnut Shop. The Division's recormnendation is that the traffic bar be installed. Attorney William J. Bauer, representing Heavenly Doughnut Shop, stated that the main problem seems to be from patrons of the shop making a left-hand turn out of the shop to go north on Third Avenue. He stated they wou~d be willing to install a "no left-hand turn" sign at this driveway, at their own expense, to solve the problem. They were opposed to installing a traffic bar on Third Avenue. Mr. Harry Irvine~ owner of the Third Avenue Pet Shop, expressed oppo- sition to the installation of the traffic bar on Third Avenue. After discus- sion, it was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the "no left-hand turn" sign idea of Attorney Bauer be tried to see how it works out. [..APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD Councilman McCorquodale nominated Mrs. Dorothy Rudolph for appointment to the Library Board. Councilman Sylvester nominated Mrs. Myrtle McDonald for appointment to the Board. There being no other nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. A ballot was taken with Mrs. McDonald receiving the majority of votes to fill the unexpired term of John Hallman, said term to expire June 30, 1968. ~zi~EQUEST OF PLANNING COMMISSION ON CURBSIDE MAIL BOXES A letter was read from the Planning Commission asking that the Council reiterate their opposition to the requirement of curbside mail boxes by sending personal letters to various individuals in the federal government administration. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the appropriate letters or resolution, or whatever is necessary, be written, wording them as strong as possible that the requirement of curbside mail boxes be eliminated for the City of Chula Vista. ADJOURiqMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M. sine die. City Clerk