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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1969/02/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFOILNIA Held Tuesday February 4, 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, Scott, McAllister Absent: Mayor McCorquodale Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engi- neer Cole, Planning Director Warren In the absence of Mayor McCorquodale, Mayor pro rem Scott presided, and led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Rev. Collett of the First United Methodist Church gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of January 28, 1969, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of granting of certificate of public necessity for additional taxi cabs This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the applica- tion of Diamond Cab Company for a certificate of public necessity to operate three additional taxi cabs in the City, Mayor pro rem Scott declared the hearing open. Mr. Bill Hilton, General Manager of Yellow Cab Company, stated that in 1966 their application for additional cabs in the City was turned down. He asked that the Council check out the service in the City and consider granting certificates to Yellow Cab for operation of additional cabs in the City. Mr. Lee Moore, owner of the Diamond Cab Company, stated he has no objection to the granting of additional certificates for operation of more cabs to Yellow Cab Company, but was of the opinion more cabs are needed in the City. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor pro tem declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman M~cAlltster, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for the next meeting, the necessary resolution granting certificates of public convenience and necessity for operation of three additional cabs in the City to Diamond Cab Company. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Otay Land Company from Planning Commission action deny- ~tng their request for rezoning from R-1 to R-3 and C-1 for 47.4 acres of property north of Telegraph Canyon Road between Hilltop Drive and "L" Street A:lette~ ~a~:~ead'::fr~m~t~OtayLamd Compamyr~q~e~ing' that thehearimg It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the hearing be continued until February 18, 1969 at 7:00 P.M., as requested. Councilman Sylvester abstained until the City Attorney can rule on the possibility of a conflict of interest. Mr. Frank Meyer, 23 E1 Capitan Drive, requested that the City Attorney study the possibility of a conflict of interest due to the alleged ownership of property in the vicinity by Councilman Sylvester. ORDINANCE NO. 1170 - Amending dance hall ordinance relating to issuance of licenses - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAltister that this ordinance 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1171 - Adopting, on emergency basis, an amendment to zoning ordinance regulating height of signs in cormnercial and industrial zones - First reading and adoption It was moved by Counoilman Sylvester that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted on an emergency basis by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1167 - Changing front setback for east side of Fifth Avenue between "C" and "D" Streets - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1168 - Rezoning property north of "K" Street, east of Fourth Avenue, and reduction in front setback - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Sytvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ORDINANCE NO. 1169 - Amending City Code relating to off-street tandem parking - Second reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman McAllister 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 McAllister, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5045 - Granting appeal of Lorne Dunseith pertaining to setback ~reduction for property at 126 Jefferson Avenue 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5046 - Approving special appropriation for additional personnel in Administrative Office Offered by Councilman Hamilton, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hamilton, Scott, McAllister, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5047 - Accepting, naming and dedicating certain real property in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 2 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 McAltister, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5048 - Accepting grant deed for control lots in Southwestern College Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 3 Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following votes to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5049 - Accepting offer to dedicate from Church of Latter Day Saints certain real property for street purposes Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester~ Hamilton~ Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5050 - Accepting offer to dedicate real property from Alli~dCon- tractors for street purposes Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unan- imous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5051 - Approving agreements for emergency towing services within the City 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, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale ~CALL FOR BIDS AUTHORIZED FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FIFTH AVENUE AND "G" STREET Upon staff recon~nendation, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Mylvester, and carried that the staff be authorized to call for bids for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and "G" Street. ~RE~UEST FOR ACCESS ACROSS ONE-FOOT LOT AT NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF CAMINO DEL CEILRO GRANDE Administrative Officer Ross stated that Mr. Ray Koenig requested that the Planning Cormnission consider the vacation of a one-foot lot at the northerly termi- nus of Camino del Cerro Grande in Country Club Heights Subdivision (Bonita Bel Aire), in order to have access to his property which is in the County. The re- quest has been denied by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ross stated the staff has met with Mr. Koenig, studied the site and ~a~ recommended that the matter be continued for 60 days and referred to the Plan- ning Department for study of the entire area before action is taken by the Council on vacation of the one-foot lot. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be continued for 60 days (April 8, 1969~, as requested. DANCE PEtLMIT APPROVED Administrative Officer Ross stated an application has been received from Mr. Jack Thomas to have dancing at his bar and restaurant at the Chula Vista Munici- pal Golf Course. An investigation and report by the Police and Fire Departments indicates the premises meet all requirements of the code and the applicant seems qualified to conduct public dances. It was moved by Councilman Sytvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the dance license be granted. ~/WEED REMOVAL AUTHORIZED Administrative Officer Ross stated he has received a request from the Fire Department for authorization to remove combustible vegetation and debris from Parcel 573-460-49 on Third Avenue in conformance with Ordinance No. 430. It was moved by Councilman McAllister~ seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the Fire Department staff be directed to pro, ced with the necessary arrangements to have the properties cleaned as requested. REPORT ON BOOKLET OF LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that this matter be carried over one week in order for Councilmen to see and study the booklet. STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTIONS CODE, SECTIONS 5300 to 5304 This item placed on the agenda by unanimous consent of the Council. City Attorney Lindberg reviewed the statement prepared by the Finance Officer which deals with estimated tax rates per $100 of assessed valuation should the $3,500,000 drainage bond issue be approved by the voters at the March 18 special election. As per the elections code, copies of the statement will be sent out with the sample ballots. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the statement be approved. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor pro tem Scott reported that the Mayor was in Houston, Texas, with Parks and Recreation Director Jasinek and Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Welden to accept the award which was given to the department for being the best in the United States for cities the size of Chula Vista. INVITATION An invitation was read for Councilmen to attend the annual installation luncheon for the Stamp Out Crime Crusade, to be held at noon, February 13, 1969, in the Don Room, E1 Cortez Hotel. LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Clarence Knight, 117 Jefferson Avenue, expressing appreciation to the Council for action taken in granting the appeal of Lorne Dun- seith from the Planning Commission action granting a variance for a reduction of front setback for property at 126 Jefferson Avenue. REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS A letter was read from the Chula Vista Rotary Club requesting that the Council match the $500 the club has granted to Mr. Bill Bernard to help him defray part of his loss of income during a two-month visit to France this spring on a Rotary International Foundation Exchange. Referred to staff. OTAYMESAMEDICAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY A letter was read from Caspar Weinberger, State Director of Finance, written in response to Council Reselution No. 5034 regarding the Otay Mesa medical correc- tional facility. He advised that the decision not to proceed with the facility at this time, will stand. ~COUNCIL CONFERENCE It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a Council Conference be held on Tuesday, February 11, 1969 at 3:30 P.M., to discuss the proposed revisions of the City Code relative to requirements and regulations for construction of improvements in public rights-of-way. STAFF ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION MEETINGS REQUESTED Councilman Hamilton requested that a member of the administrative staff be directed to be present at each LAFCO meeting. The staff suggested that represen- tation be at only those meetings where matters pertinent to the South Bay area are to be discussed. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the staff request LAFCO to provide copies of their agenda and minutes of their meetings. He then suggested that the staff refer to the agendas and de- termine what meetings to attend. PROTEST TO UNDERWRITING ROTARY EXCHANGE TRIP Mr. Herbert Hillson~ 537 Hilltop Drive, opposed the Council matching funds of the Rotary Club to send Mr. Bill Bernard to France on a Rotary International Foundation Exchange. He was of the opinion this would be a poor policy to establish. ADJOLrRNMENT Mayor pro rem Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:20 P.M. sine die. ~-~-~' City Clerk ~