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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1968/12/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Tuesday December 17, 1968 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, Hamilton, Scott, McAllister Absent: Mayor McCorquodale Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Associate Planner Manganelli In the absence of Mayor MeCorquodale, Mayor pro tem Scott presided and led in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. Statement The City Clerk hereby states that he did post within twenty-four hours of adjournment, as provided by law, the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of December 17, 1968. INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS Mr. Jack Unger, Vice-Chairman of the Sister City Friendship Commission introduced David Meyers and Connie Benton, Foreign Exchange students who will be representatives of Chula Vista and spend one year with two families in General Roca, Argentina. Mr. Unger also introduced to the Council Mr. Eduardo Longo, Foreign Exchange student from General Roca, Argentina, who presented to the Council, on behalf of his City, a pennant. Mayor pro tem Scott accepted the pennant on behalf of the City of Chula Vista. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION A certificate of recognition was presented to Miss Lisa Stearns for having been selected as Junior Miss to represent San Diego County during 1969. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of December z3, 1968, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Appeal of Mrs. Charles Smith and Alvin May of Planning Commission action granting conditional use permit to Willard Layton for mobile home park This being the time and place,as designated, for the continuation of the hearing on this appeal of Mrs. Charles Smith and Alvin May, Mayor pro tem Scott declared the hearing reopened. No one wished to be heard. It was moved by Coun- cilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the hearing be continued until January 7, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. at which time all Councilmen are expected to be present. PUBLIC NEARING - Appeal of John Holz of Planning Commission action denying him a permit to convert garage at 972 Nolan Way from a two-car to a one- and one-half garage This being the time and place, as advertised, for consideration of the appeal of John Holz of Planning Commission action denying him a permit to convert his garage at 972 Nolan Way to a one-and-one-half car garage, Mayor pro tem Scott declared the hearing open. Mr. John Holz, 972 Nolan Way spoke in support of his appeal. Others urging the Council to grant the variance for conversion of the garage were: Steve Pieard, representing National Housing Company contract, Joseph Hayes, 978 Nolan Way and Alvin Glatt, 966 Nolan Way. No others wished to be heard. There were no written communications. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the hearing be continued until January 7, 1969 at 7:00 P.M. at which time all Councilmen are expected to be present. ~'PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration of rezoning from R-3 and R-2 to R-1 for property located in the 500 block of Guava Avenue and Fig Avenue This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed rezoning of property on both sides of Guava Avenue and Fig Avenue in the 500 block from R-3 and R-2 to R-1 and at 408 Shasta Street from R-3 and R-2 to R-3, Mayor pro tem Scott declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. A letter was read from Glen W. Poore opposing the rezoning of his property to R-1. ORDINANCE NO. 1160 - Rezoning property in the 500 block of Guava and Fig Avenues - First reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that this ordinance be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous con- sent. The motion was carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 4994 - Appropriating funds for architectural services for Norman Park Center expansion project 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, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 4995 - Approving extension of time of tentative map - Dalseth Hills Subdivision, Units No. 6, 7, 8 and 9 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. 4996 - Confirming assessment on 1911 Act Improvement 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, Scott, McAllister, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodate RESOLUTION NO. 4997 - Granting extension of time to Fanco for the East Naples Street drainage project 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, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 4998 - Giving notice of intention to confirm assessment for cer- ~'.-~ ~ tain work performed at 766 Date Avenue Offered by Councilman Sylvester, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmsn Sylvester, Hamilton, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor M¢Corquodale RESOLUTION NO. 4999 - Accepting public improvements - Chula Vista Gardens Sub- division Unit No. 5 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. 5000 - Approving improvement agreement - Corky McMillin's Sub- division Unit No. 3 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, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale RESOLUTION NO. 5001 - Accepting final map of Corky McMillin's Subdivision Unit No. 3 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, Scott, McAllister Noes: None Absent: Mayor McCorquodale REPORT ON PROPOSED BOND ELECTION FOR DRAINAGE PROJECTS After having reviewed the report of the City Attorney dated December 3, 1968 pertaining to proposed election schedules for a special 3.5 million dollar bond election for drainage facilities, it was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the election be held on March 18, 1969 and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare, for the next meeting, the resolution of interest and necessity. REPORT ON TEENAGERS RIDING IN POLICE PATROL CARS Administrative Officer Ross reported that the request of Councilman Sylvester for a program whereby teenagers would ride with police officers on patrol has been studied and has met with favorable response from the Police Chief. In order to implement the program it was reco~mended that an additional police officer be hired. Mayor pro tem Scott indicated he would like more infor- mation on the proposal before taking action. It was moved by Councilman Hamilton, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the matter be held over until the meeting of December 30, 1968 for further study. ACTION ON APPEAL of Lorne Dunseith of Planning Commission Action granting set- back reduction at 126 Jefferson Avenue Associate Planner Manganelli reported that the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on January 6, 1969 on the matter of changing the front setbacks to 15 feet in the area bounded by D Street, Flower Street, Woodlawn Avenue and Madi- son Avenue. He recommended that the Council take no action on the Dunseith appeal until after the Planning Commission hearing. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that action on the Dunseith appeal be held over until the meeting of January 28, 1969. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor pro tem Scott reported that the Mayor's Committee has met on the subject of a new City Seal and their proposal will probably be presented to the Council at the meeting of January 7, 1969. The Committee, not favoring the designs presented to date, propose that a contest be held at Southwest Junior College for a new design. Upon the recommendation of Mayor pro rem Scott, it was moved by Coun- cilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Hamilton, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to attend the next meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission and attempt to have them reconsider their action authorizing the Soden Annexation to the Spring Valley Sanitation District. Mayor pro rem Scott stated he would like a report on his recent pro- posal for a Park Ranger. Administrative Officer Ross stated it would be made an agenda item for a future Council meeting. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TAXI CABS A letter was read from the Diamond Cab Company requesting authoriza- tion for three additional taxi licenses for use in Chula Vista. Referred to Staff for investigation and report. Councilman Sylvester asked if it is possible to give those taxi companies operating in Chula Vista a blanket license to operate any number of cabs in the City over the holidays. City Attorney Lindberg stated that the present ordinance does not allow it, but was of the opinion the companies would tend to meet the demands over this period. Councilman Sylvester hoped that the companies would be notified that the City will encourage their opera- ting cabs in excess of those permitted during the holidays. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED A verified claim for damages was read from James R. Warren, in the amount of $593.05 for damages alleged to have been received because of sewer backup at 132 "K" Street, It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the claim be denied. ~' REPORT ON PARK DEVELOPMENT WEST OF BROADWAY A letter was read from the Parks & Recreation Commission stating that the Park-School Committee has studied the matter of park sites west of Broadway. The Committee indicated that priority should be given to turfing of elementary school sites with the City and School District participating jointly. The sion considered a proposed site on "G" Street, 200 feet west of Broadway, and agreed it would be desirable but questioned whether the City was in a position to pay the price asked for the property. Referred to the staff for report. ACQUISITION OF LAND IN SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE AREA REQUESTED A letter was read from the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting that the Council obtain an option or acquire a site adjacent to Southwestern College Estates Subdivision Unit No. 4 for a park site. Referred to Staff for study and report and also the Park-School Committee. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO BE PLACED ON AGENDA Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Council- man McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the tentative map of Princess Manor Unit No. 6 Subdivision be placed on the Counail agenda for the meeting of January 7, 1969. REPORT ON MEETING Councilman Sylvester gave a brief report on the meeting of the Council on Youth Opportunity which he and Administrative Assistant Sullins attended on December 5, 1968 in San Francisco. · LETTER OF APPRECIATION Administrative Officer Ross read a letter from Mr. John Patton, Manager of the California-American Water Company expressing appreciation to the Council for having taken the time and effort preparing and adopting a resolution commending Mr. A1 Poulter upon his retirement from the Company. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SET Mayor pro tem Scott stated there would be a Council Conference, Monday, December 23, 1968 at 3:30 P.M. to meet with the members of the Planning Commission to discuss minimum lot sizes in the R-1 zone. AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED FOR USE OF PROPERTY City Attorney Lindberg stated that in conjunction with the improvement of Bonita Road, a temporary detour will be required over property leased by the John Burnham Company. The Company is agreeable to the using of their property for the detour provided they are given a hold-harmless agreement in case of difficulties arising from use of the property. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare such an agreement for presentation to the Council at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem Scott adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. until December 30, 1968 at 7:00 P.M. - '"~-~.-,- City Clerk / '