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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1970/02/24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOt~IA Held Tuesday February 24, 1970 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held in the Council Chamber on the above date at 7:00 P.M., with the following Council- men present: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Thorn, City Engi- neer Cole, Assistant Administrative Officer Thomson, Planning Director Warren Mayor Hyde led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of February 17, 1970, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. REPORT BY PORT COMMISSIONER CAMPBELL Port Cormnissioner C. R. Campbell gave his monthly report on Port District development and activities. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Considering the granting of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of ambulances in the City - Aaron Ambulance Service Upon the request of Mr. Steve Ballard, owner of Bay Cities Ambulance~ it was moved by Councilman Scott~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this hearing be continued until the meeting of March 3, 1970 at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Ralph Horman of Planning Commission action denying him reduction in front setback from 15 feet to 5 feet for property at 639-641 Chula Vista Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Ralph Horman of Planning Commission action denying him a reduction in front setback from 15 feet to 5 feet for property at 639-641 Chula Vista Street, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Mr. Ralph Horman, 639 Chula Vista Street, spoke in support of his application for setback reduction. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister and seconded by Councilman Hamilton that the appeal be granted. A vote of four-fifths of the Council being required to override the action of the Planning Cormnission, the motion failed with Council- man Scott and Mayor Hyde voting no. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Castle Plymouth, Inc., of Planning Commission action denying them a zone change from R-3 to C-T for property located at 178 Third Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal of Castle Plymouth, Inc., of Planning Cormnission action denying them a zone change from R-3 to C-T for property located at 178 Third Avenue, Mayor Hyde declared the hearing open. Speaking in favor of the zone change were Attorney Gus Pappas, represent- ing Castle Plymouth, Inc., who submitted 18 letters from persons approving the zone change, Mr. Regler, representing the owner of the property in question, Cecil Sperling, 272 "H" Street, Bill Brown, 868 Fifth Avenue, Herb Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, James Pettier, Coronado and one of the owners of Castle Plymouth, Inc., Bob Sanders, Service Manager, Herman Hawkins, 577 Flower Street and Eugene York, 280 "K" Street. Speaking in opposition to the rezoning were Charles White, 118 Third Avenue, John Keeley, 4661 West Talmadge Drive, San Diego, Fred Gathe, 214 Landis Avenue, Douglas Lindsey, Vice President of Pacific Homes, Clifford Hu~er, 183 Landis Avenue, Administrator of Pacific Homes, and Milton Vest, 174 Landis Avenue, who submitted a petition bearing 39 signatures in opposition. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormnunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Planning Commission be directed to make a detailed study of both sides of "E" Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, and make recormnendations to the Council within 90 days on a plan for the entire area, with a specific report on the property occupied by Castle Ply~nouth, Inc., and at which time the Council to take action on the rezoning hearing just closed. REQUEST FOR MEANS TO ]]~ENTIFY THOSE SPEAKING AT COUNCIL TABLE Mrs. Edith Bremer, 455 "F" Street, stated that it was difficult for the audience to determine who was talking at the Council table. She suggested that something be worked out to rectify this problem. Mayor Hyde referred the matter to the Chief Administrative Officer to determine if there is, in fact, anything that can be done. RESOLUTION NO. 5538 - Approving uncontrolled embankment agreement - rear of 430 Broadway Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5539 - Approving agreement for alley improvements and imposing lien on property located at 527 "H" Street Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent~ passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5540 - Approving agreement for purchase of City-owned property by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5541 - Endorsing in concept Veterans' Memorial - concert shell Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hyde~ McAllister Noes: Councilman Hamilton Absent: None REQUEST FORREVISION OF ZENITH SUBDIVISION FINAL MAP Administrative Officer Thorn stated that in order for the subdivider to complete the final map and improvement plans of the'Zenith Subdivision, it is necessary that the Council determine whether Finch Place or Raven Place should be extended through the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right-of-way for future connection to Palomar Street to the south. Mr. Ted Richmond, representing the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, stated they are opposed to the extension of Finch Place as it would jeopardize future installation of their facilities. Mr. Don Westfall, Engineer for the sub- divider, stated that the subdivision plan as submitted meets all requirements of the Code but they would not object to the extension of Raven Place if required to do so. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the subdivider of Zenith Subdivision be required to extend Raven Place through the San Diego Gas and Electric Company right-of-way for future con- nection to Palomar Street. FLOOD INSURANCE Administrative Officer Thorn reported that recent amendments to the Federal Flood Insurance program have made it possible for California cities to more quickly qualify their residents for Federal Flood Insurance. He recon~aended that the Council adopt a resolution qualifying the City for Federal Flood Insur- ance. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate resolution in order that Chula Vista residents may qualify and be entitled to apply for Flood Insurance. UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES - "H" Street Administrative Officer Thorn stated that, as directed at the Council con- ference held January 5, 1970, the staff has determined that the approximate cost of undergrounding utilities on "H" Street from Third Avenue to Fifth Avenue would be $108~000. Mr. Thorn asked that the Councilmen state their preference between the "H" Street project and the project proposed for "F" Street between Ash Avenue and Interstate 5. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution designating ~'H" Street from Third Avenue to Pifth Avenue~ or further if funds are available~ as the next Underground utilities District to be programed in the City. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEDICATION CEREMONY Administrative Officer Thorn gave notice that there will be a dedication ceremony for the "H" Street improvement project at Third Avenue and "H" Street at 3:30 P.M.~ on February 25~ 1970. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO ATTEND CONFERENCE Administrative Officer Thorn stated he will be attending the Conference for California City Managers in Newport Beaeh~ February 25 through February 27~ during which time Mr. John Thomson will be acting Chief Administrative Officer. ORDInaNCE NO. 1265 - Approving zone and setback change for property at 609-611, 616 Oakla~n Avenue and 694 "I" Street - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that this ordinance be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Hyde, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None NOMINATIONS REQUESTED FOR VACANCIES Mayor Hyde requested that Councilmen bring to the next meeting names of citizens they would like considered for appointment to one vacancy on the Planning Co~m~ission and to two vacancies on the Human Relations Commission. LETTER ON USE OF SILVER STRAND STATE PARK FOR CA/tPING Mayor Hyde stated he has received a letter from the Deputy Director of the State Department of Parks and Recreation relating to the Council suggestion that the Silver Strand State Park be kept open for campers during the winter season. The Director stated the suggestion will be evaluated and a report made in the near future. REqUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that fees be waived on their application for a zone change for property located at 231 Fourth Avenue. Referred to City Attorney for report back at next meeting. LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Alfred M. Madison tendering his resignation as a member of the Human Relations Commission. It was moved by Mayor Hyde~ seconded by Councilman Scott~ and carried that the resignation be accepted with regret and a letter written expressing appreciation for his service on the Commission. CARE IN SCREENING APPLICANTS FOR CITY SERVICE REQUESTED Mr. Paul Kincade,~ 715 Nolan Avenues stated he has volunteered his services to both the Human Relations Commission and Sister City Commission but has never been called to serve. He was told the reason was because his wife serves on the Safety Commission. For the record, Mr. Kincade wanted it known he is not related to the Mrs. Kincaid on the Safety Commission. He requested that more care be exercised in screening applicants for City service. He is not now available for service. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M.~ sine die. City Clerk/