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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1969/03/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday March 18, 1969 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, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Robert Smith, Scout Explorer Troop 831, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of March 11, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of zone change from R-2 to R-3 and reduction of setbacks for property at 556, 560 and 564 "G" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider a zone change from R-2 to R-3 and reduction of setback from 20 feet to 15 feet on "G" Street and from 15 feet to 10 feet on Smith Street~ Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written cormmunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1176 - Changing zone and reducing setbacks for property at 556, 560 and 564 "G" Street - First reading It was moved by Councilman Hamilton that this ordinance 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 Hamilton~ McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott~ Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of change in front setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for property on north side of "F" Street in the 400 block This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing to consider a change in front setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for property on the north side of "F" Street in the 400 block~ Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 1177 - Approving change in front setback for property in the 400 block of "F" Street - First reading It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance 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 Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of application for certificate of public convenience and necessity for ambulance service This being the time and place~ as advertised, for a hearing on the applica- tion of Pacific Ambulance Service for a certificate of public convenience and neces- sity to operate an ambulance service in the City, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. A1 Curtis, owner of Pacific Ambulance Service in E1 Cajon~ spoke in support of his application. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the application of Pacific Ambulance Service be denied. PUBLIC ~IEARING - Review of Planning Commission action granting extension of time on conditional use permit - Care and Retirement Enterprises Plannimg Director Warren stated that the Plamning Commission in October, 1967, approved a conditional use permit for construction of a convalescent hospital facility on property at the southeast corner of Fourth Avemue and Center Street. In conjunction with this, the owner of the property entered into an agreement with the City to utilize a portion of City property north of the Recreation Cemte= to accommodate part of the off-site parking requirement for the proposed hospital. Mr. Warren stated that upon request of Care and Retirement Enterprises, Inc., the Plamning Commission has granted an extension of time for one year for the condi- tional use permit, said permit to expire April 23, 1970. This beimg the time and place, as advertised, for Council review of the Planning Commission action granting an extension of time to Care amd Retirement Enterprises for a conditional use permit for a convalescent hospital at the south- East corner of Fourth Avemue and Center Street, Mayor McCorquodale declared the hearing open. Mr. Eugene York, President of Care and Retirement Enterprises, Inc., stated that he was of the opinion they have performed on their conditional use permit and was of the opinion an extension of time was mo~legally negded. He outlined steps taken so far toward the eventual construction of the convalescent facility and reviewed series of evemts which have led to its delay. He urged that the Council seriously consider upholding the Planning Commission action and grant the exten- sion of time. No others wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending denial of the extension of time on the conditional use permit and use of City prop- erty for off-site parking. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester that the action of the Plamning Commission be sustained. The motion failed to carry with Mayor McCorquodale and Councilmen Scott and Hamilton voting no. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, and seconded by Councilman Scott that the permit be denied. A four-fifths vote of the Council being required, the motion failed with Councilmen McAllister and Sylvester voting no. ORDINANCE NO. 1178 - Amending Code relatimg to regulation of sale, use and pos- session of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco substitutes - First reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Scott that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by umanimous consent. The ordimance was passed and adopted~ as an emergency ordinance, by the followimg vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absemt: None Councilman Scott suggested stricter enforcement of the law now on the books pertaining to sale and use of tobacco by minors. ORDINANCE NO~ 1179 - Amemding City Code relating to the administration and regu- lation of Park and Recreation facilities - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sylvester that this ordinance 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 Sylvester, Hamilton, MeCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5094 - Establishing rules and reEulations for the conduct of persons using the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course Offered by Councilman Hamilton~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consents passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale~ McAllister: Scott~ SylYester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5095 - Approving agreement between the City and San Diego Country Club for the utilization of the sewer disposal facilities of the City 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: Councilnmn Scott, Sytvester, McAllister Noes: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5096 - Approving negotiation and/or condemnation for acquisition of property at northeast corner of "F" Street and Garrett Avenue 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: Councilman Sylvester Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5097 - Urging support of Senate Bill No. 4 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5098 - Appropriating funds for attendance of City Council members to Legislative Institute in Sacramento Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the followimg vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5099 - Appropriating funds for Attorney's attendance at Govern- mental Management Institution 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, Scott, Sylvester, Hamilton, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5100 - Granting request for driveway in excess of maximum allowed by Municipal Code - 422 '~" Street 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, Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5101 - Amending utilities agreement with State Division of Highways for sewer improvements at Freeway 805 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5102 - Accepting public improvements in Flair Subdivision Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, McCorquodale, McAllister, Scott, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5103 - Establishing parking regulations on both sides of Garrett Avenue, south of "F" Street 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5104 - Establishing parking regulations on First Avenue, south of "L" Street 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, McOorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 5105 - Establishing boulevard stop on '%" Street at intersection of West Bay Boulevard 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, McCorquodale, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM BAYVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH FOR PARK 1AND Administrative Officer Ross stated that both the Parks and Recreation Com- mission and the Planning Commission have recommended that the City negotiate for the purchase, for park purposes, of the Bayview Baptist Church property lying west of Melrose Avenue, east of Monserate Avenue, north of Kellogg School. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the staff consider the possibilities of using this property for future park purposes and authorize negotiation with the property owners. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the Parks and Recreation Commission study the possible utilization of the Church building for recreation purposes. CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF CITY-OWNED LOT 10, PALM GARDENS ESTATES SUBDIVISION Administrative Officer Ross stated that the offer by Mr. William Calhoun to purchase Lot 10 of Patm Gardens Estates, from the City, has been withdrawn, so no action is necessary by the Council. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the staff and Parks and Recreation Com- mission might give a report on the possible use of this property for the proposed tennis center. Councilman McAllister suggested that City-owned parcels and their locations, which are for sale, might be listed in the Civic Center Newsletter. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor McCorquodale suggested that the Parks and Recreation Commission might look into the possibility of increasing parking facilities at Norman Park Center by installing a parking lot across the rear end of the shuffle board courts. ~LETTER OF RESIGNATION A letter was read from Helen Tice tendering her resignation from the Human Relations Commission. Mayor McCorquodale directed that a letter be written to Mrs. Tice expressing appreciation for her service on the Commission. REQUEST FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS ON BROADWAY A letter was read from the Broadway Association requesting that the Council establish four or more undergrounding utility improvement districts on Broadway between "C" and "L" Streets. The size of each district to be such that it can be covered by the yearly undergrounding fund provided through the PUC by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company; that the Council set aside the undergrounding funds in successive years until such time that the entire length of Broadway will have underground utilities. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the matter be referred to the Chula Vista Underground Utilities Advisory Committee. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A claim was read from Russell Homer in the amount of $31.40 for damages alleged to have been received from broken sewer lateral. It was moved by Council- man McAllister, seconded by Councilman Scott, and carried that the claim be denied. A claim was read from Rayford S. Butler in the amount of $10,000 for alleged false arrest. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Syl- rester, and carried that the claim be denied. ~ REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE A letter was received from the South Bay YMCA requesting that the building permit fee be waived on the proposed addition to their building. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the re- quest be referred to the staff. SUGGESTION THAT CITY TRANSPORT FOOD TO NEEDY Mr. Herbert Hillson, 537 Hilltop Drive, suggested that the City take on the responsibility of transporting the government surplus food to the needy with no transportation, if volunteer and service club help does not work out as expected. ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED Councilman Sylvester suggested that the Police Department enforce the ordinance covering vehicle noise. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET A Council donference was set for Tuesday, March 25 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss all aspects of Phase I of the Civic Center plan. Mayor McCorquodale suggested that if possible two items should be scheduled for Council conferences in case one does not take much time. ADJOIfRNMENT Mayor McCorquodale adjourned the meeting at 9~30 P.M., sine die. City Ct~rk --