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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1967/10/31Held Tuesday MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULAVISTA, CALIFORNIA October 31, 1967 An adjourned 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 McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, City Engineer Cole, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor Sylvester led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of October 24, 1967, be approved, copies having been sent to each of the Councilmen. UBLIC HEARING - Proposed increase in the schedule of taxicab fares This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on a proposed increase in the schedule of taxicab fares, Mayor Sylvester declared the hearing open. Attorney Paul Engstrand, appearing on behalf of the San Diego Yellow Cabs, Inc., the Carnation Cab Company and the Diamond Cab Company, spoke in support of the proposed fare increase. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. HESOLUTION NO. 4584 - Establishing new schedule of taxicab fares 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1084 - Approving on an emergency basis, an amendment to the zoning ordinance establishing amusement enterprises as uses subject to a conditional use permit in the C-2, M-1 and M-2 zones - First reading and adoption It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1084 be placed on its first reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted as an emergency ordinance by the following vote, to-wit~ AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ~ ORDINANCE NO. 1083 - Prezoning Helm's Sweetwater Valley Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman McAllister that Ordinance No. 1083 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, Sparling, Noes: C~mcilmam McCorquodale Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1081 - Approving Helmls Sweetwater Valley Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling that Ordinance No. 1081 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 1082 - Approving Quintard Annexation No. 1 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1082 be placed on its second reading and that reading of the text be waived by unanimous consent. The ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester~ McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4585 - Acceptzng ~iJs ama awarding contract for purchase of Diazo reproduction machine for Public Works Department Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None~~ RESOLUTION NO. 4586 - Withdrawing Bonita Cove Annexation No. 3 from the Bonita- Sunnyside Fire Protection District Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4587 - Withdrawing Killers Quintard Annexation from the Montgomery Local Fire Protection District Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sytvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4588 - Withdrawing Mahy's Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 2-from the Lower Sweetwater Fire Protection District Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4589 - Accepting final map - Harbor Side Subdivision Unit No. 2 Reversion to acreage Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: . AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale~ Anderson, Sylvester~ McAllister~ Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4590 - Approving an agreement to provide for future grant of ease- ment - Inland Industries, Inc. 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, Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4591 - Rescinding sewer service charge variance - Tyce Engineering Corporation Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorqnodale~ Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4592 - Rescinding sewer service charge variance - Chula Vista Driving Range Offered by Councilman Sparling, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4593 - Approving tentative map of Mestler Manor Subdivision Units No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent and the resolution adopted with the following change to the Plan- ning Cormnission recon~nendations: That the words "pay for" in Item 8 be deleted and the words "participate in" be inserted. Also that the following additional condition be imposed: "That the exact terms of the City participation in Planning Con~nission recommendations No. 8 and No. 9 will be determined by future agreements." The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4594 - Granting appeal of William Bauer Offered by Councilman Anderson, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister, Noes: Councilman Sparling Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4595 - Appointing canvass board for special bond election Offered by Councilman Sparling~ the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, McCorquodale~ Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4596 - Approving agreement with San Diego State College regarding training program through the College's Education TV station and appropriating funds therefor Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, the readin~ of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McCorquodale, Anderson, Sylvester, McAllister~ Sparling Noes: None ABsent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4597 - Approving Agreement with Greater Southwestern Corporation for parking development 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, Sparling, Anderson, Sylvester Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL BY COUNTY PROPERTIES, INCo Administrative Officer Ross stated that the Planning Con~nission, upon Council request, has reconsidered the application of County Properties, Inc., for a conditional use permit to construct an automatic car wash on the east side of Woodlawn Avenue~ south of "E" Street. After reconsideration, the Planning Com- mission recommends approval, subject to seven conditions listed in their letter to the Council dated October 25, 1967. Mr. Elmer Faiman, representing County Properties~ Inc., stated they were in full agreement with the Planning Commission recommendations unless the Council wished to consider the recommendation pertaining to a maximum sign area of 50 square feet. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to prepare for the next meeting the necessary resolution sustaining the action of the Planning Commission. SPORT ON PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMATION OF A PUBLIC HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Administrative Officer Ross read a report on the proposed joint powers agreement for the formation of a Public Hospital Authority. Mr. Ross recommended that the Council approve a request to the Hospital and Health Facility Planning Council of San Diego County for their formal support of the joint powers authority and direct the City Attorney to initiate the necessary action for the preparation of a joint powers authority agreement between Chula Vista and the County of San Diego. Dr. Lewis Palmer submitted a list of questions to the Council for consid- eration during their deliberations on the matter. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the Council hold a Council Conference on Monday, November 6, 1967 at 3:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber to discuss the matter. REQUESTS FOR RELIEF FROM COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE Administrative Officer Ross reported that Mr. Harry DeMenge has withdrawn his request for relief in the form of a waiver from the requirements of Section 29.2 of the swimming pool ordinance No. 1049 Eot his apartment complex at 545 Parkway. On the request of Robinhood Homes, Inc., for a variance from the provi- sions of the swimming pool ordinance for property at 490 Fourth Avenue, Adminis- trative Officer Ross stated that the Building Department has inspected the premises and recommends that the request be granted. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that action be held over until the Safety Cormmission studies the re- quest and makes their recommendations. ~REQUEST FOR CITY PARTICIPATION - Street improvements, Quintard Street from Hilltop Drive to Tobias Avenue Mr. C. P. Kiffe stated that the City Engineer has indicated that the grade of Quintard Street between Hilltop Drive and Tobias ~vmnue should be changed in conjunction with the development of his subdivision, at his expense. Mr. Kiffe was of the opinion the City should participate in the improvement of this street as his obligations should not go beyond the middle of the street and the owner of the property on the other side of the street was not yet ready to develop the property. Mr. George Edwards, owner of property in the area, stated that there was a drainage problem in the area and contended that it was caused by engineering errors. It was his opinion the City was responsible to correct the errors and not the property owners. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the matter be referred to the staff for a full report back to the Council in two weeks. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Councilman Anderson nominated Marguerite Falkenborg for appointment to the Civil Service Commission. Councilman Sparling nominated Dr. Robert Thomas. There being no other nominations, the Mayor declared the nominations closed. A ballot was taken with Miss Falkenborg receiving the majority of vo~es. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that Miss Falkenborg be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to fill the unexpired term of William Ryan, resigned, said term to expire June 30, 1969. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHlVIENT PERMIT FOR RUBBISH RECEPTACLES A letter was read from Robert Caplan, representing Chula Vista Center, requesting a temporary encroachment removal permit in order to permit rubbish receptacles to remain on the City right-of-way in the rear of the Center. To be considered by the Council at the meeting of November 7. ~,/-SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WILLOW STREET A letter was read from the Safety Commission recommending that the cul de sac on Willow Street be removed, making it a through street to Glover Avenue. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and car- ried that the letter be referred to the staff for report back at the earliest possible date. REQUEST TO PLACE SALVATION ARMY KETTLES A letter was read from the Salvation Army requesting permission to place their Kettles for the Christmas season at the Third Avenue and "E" Street Bank of America, the Post Office, Sprouse Reitz on Third Avenue, Unimart and at the Chula Vista Shopping Center. It was moved by Councilman McAllister, seconded by Coun- cilman McCorquodale, and carried that the request be granted. LETTER FAVORING PURCHASE OF PARKING LOT A letter was read from Dr. Joseph Casey favoring the purchase, by the City, of the Westy's Lumber Company on "F" Street for a City parking lot. ~.'LETTER OF APPRECIATION A letter was read from Mr. Robert Hastings, expressing appreciation for the cooperation received from all City departments for help received during the Fiesta de la Luna. vMATTER OF RETAINING WALL REFERRED TO BOARD OF APPEALS Councilman McCorquodale stated that Mr. H. L. O'Brien, 2630 Bonita Road, has a problem in that the wooden retaining wall back of his property is being pushed in by the dirt back of it. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter be referred to the Board of Appeals. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON USE OF VACANT LOTS FOR PLAYGROUNDS REQUESTED It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the staff be directed to study the feasibility of using vacant lots throughout the City for playgrounds. LETTER OF CONDOLENCE REQUESTED Et was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McAllister, and carried that the City send a letter of condolence to the family of Dr. Ira E. Lake~ ~ublic Information Coordinator for the County Civil Defense Organization for the past 15 years, and who just recently passed away. STATEMENT CORRECTED Mr. Eugene York, 66 '~" Street, stated he would like to correct a state- ment made by Administrative Officer Ross that he represents the Greate% South- western Corporation. He said he represents the Convalescent Rehabilitation Enter- pri~es. INVITATION TO VISIT PROMOTION DISTRICTS Mr. Niek Slijk~ representing the Downtown Association, requested Council- men to participate as their guests in a visit to E1 Monte, Pomona and Upland to look at the Promotion Districts as established in these cities. The tour is set for November 16, commencing at 7:00 A.M. REQUEST FOR STUDY OF HILLTOP DRIVE Mr. Clarence Kiffe requested that when the study is made on Quintard Street that the lowering of Hilltop Drive also be studied for a distance of from 500 feet to 1,000 feet each side of Quintard at the same time. DISSENT EXPRESSED OVER CHANGE IN POSITION OF MAYOR Individuals expressing dissent over the replacement of Councilman McCor- quodale as Mayor by Councilman Sylvester were John Bilbo, 993 Guatay; Hugh Chris- tiansen, 696 Woodlawn Avenue; Nell Haas, 91 Fourth Avenue; Charles Brooks, 580 "D" Street, and Dennis Jackson, 824 Riverlawn Avenue. SATISFACTION EXPRESSED OVER CHANGE IN POSITION OF MAYOR Mr. James Matherley, 402 Oaklawn Avenue, stated he was proud to have Councilman Sylvester as Mayor. yNOTICE OF MEETING Administrative Officer Ross stated that there will be a meeting on Wednes- day, November 8~ 1967 at 7:30 P.M., in National City between the City of National City and the South Bay Irrigation District to discuss the proposed joint powers agreement between National City and the South Bay Irrigation District. CORRECTION IN TIME OF COUNCIL CONFERENCE ON HOSPITAL Upon the request of one of the doctors, it was moved by Councilman McA1- lister, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Council Conference set for Monday, November 6, at 3:30 P.M. to discuss the proposed joint powers agreement for the formation of a Public Hospital Authority be set, instead, for Wednesday, November 8, at 3:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. ADJOUILNMENT Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. sine die. City C ler ~,