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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/11/22Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA November 22, 1966 PA 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 Coun- cilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross, Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg, Administrative Assistant Sullins Mayor McAllister 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 McCorquodale, and carried that the minutes for the meeting of November 15, 1966, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING - Request of owners of Mona Lisa Restaurant, 13 Naples Street, to remain open until 2 A.M. Saturdays and Sundays This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the request of Mr. Gaspare Apparito, for permission to keep the Mona Lisa Restaurant at 13 Naples Street open until 2:00 o'clock A.M. on Saturdays and Sundays for the sale of food and beverage, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. H. Florentine, representative of the Tavern & Restaurant Association spoke on behalf of Mr. Apparito in support of his request. No others wishing to speak and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that the existing conditional use permit for the property at 13 Naples Street be modified to permit the Mona Lisa Restaurant to remain open until 2:00 A.M., Saturdays and Sundays, providing that this modification applies only to the Mona Lisa Restaurant and i$~ present ownership. Councilman Sparlfng voted no. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Victor Builders to Planning Commission action denying rezoning from R-3 to C-1 and change in setbacks for property at 329-333 "H" Street This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appeal by Victor Builders to the Planning Commission action denying them rezoning from R-3 to C-1 and change in setbacks for property at 329-333 "H" Street, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Wendel Leo~ard, representing the owner of property at 329 "H" Street spoke in opposition to the rezoning. He requested that the commercial zoning be stopped at its' present location or extend it on down for the full length of "H" Street. PMB~IC REARING - (continued) Mr. Elmer Fineman, speaking on behalf of Victor Builders, requested that the hearing be continued for 60 days due to the fact they now own the property to the east of the property being considered for rezoning, and it is not now certain how they will develop the property. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that the hearing be continued until January 24, 1967 at the hour of 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Intention to vacate a portion of "D" Street This being the ti~e and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of "D" Street lying between 119 and 123 Minor Avenue, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 4237 - Ordering vacation of a portion of "D" Street Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None w/.ORDINANCE - Amending the City Code relative to the control of drainage areas and ~nd water courses Upon the request of the City Engineer, for more study on this proposed ordinance,action was held over until the meeting of December 6, 1966. ORDINANCE NO. 1027 - Amending procedural portion of zoning ordinance - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that the ordinance be amended by deleting from Section 33.72, ~ subsection "a", the words "and such other property owners who, in the opinion of the Director of Planning, would be affected by the zone change." Councilman McCorquodale voted no. ORDINANCE NO. 1027 - Amending procedural portion of zoning ordinance - First reading It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that Ordinance No. 1027 be placed on its first reading, as amended, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None ORDINANCE NO. 1028 - Approving Elks-Telegraph Canyon Road Annexation - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that Ordinance No. 1028 be placed on its second readSng, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted: The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester None None ORDINANCE NO. 1029 - Amending Section 4.20 of the City Code relating to dis- turbing the peace and the commission of nuisances by dogs - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that Ordinance No. 1029 be placed on its second reading, that read- ing of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Andm~son, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester None None ORDINANCE NO. 1030 - Amending Chapter 4 of the City Code relating to the regu- lation of beekeeping - Second reading Cecil Stephens, 630 First Avenue requested that the Council reconsider the proposed bee regulation ordinance in order to allow boy scouts, who get merit badges for beekeeping, to keep a hive of bees in their yards. It was moved by Councilman Sylvester, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that adoption of the proposed bee ordinance be held over until December 6th and that Mr. Stephens get together with Administrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg in order to try and work out a solution to the problem. P, ESOLUTION NO. 4238 - Approving improvement agreement - Flair Annex Subdivision Unit No. 1 Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote: to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 4239 ~ Accepting offer of dedication of Marl Court - Flair Annex Subdivision No. 1 Offered by Councilman sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NOo 4240~- Approving agreement between Les Chateaux relative to street right-of-way - Flair Annex Subdivision No. 1 Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None R~SOLUTION NO. 4241 - Authorizing the Cit~ Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings - Flair Annex Subdivision No. 1 Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote- to-wit: ~AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale · ~Noes: None ~bsent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4241 - (continued) Administrative Officer Ross stated that a letter has been received, copies of which have been received by the Council, from Robert L. Bergen, Attorney for Princess Park Estates, Inc., protesting the fact that the City is using their power of eminent domain in this instance and that they do not believe it will be something that is to the best interest of the general public. RESOLUTION NO. 4242 - Granting driveway variance request at 795 Fourth Avenue Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NOo 4243 - Approving encroachment permit - Pacific Telephone Company Offered by Councilman Sylvester, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. 4244 - Amending Schedule II of Traffic Code to include a stop sign at intersection of Flower Street and Guava Avenue Offered by Councilman Sylvester, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYeS: NSes; Absent: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling None None STUDY AUTHORIZED FOR INTERSECTION OF FIFTH AVENUE AND "I" STREET Councilman McCorquodale inquired if studies have been made recently to determine if traffic conditions at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and "I" Street warrant the installation of traffic signals or at least four-way boulevard stops. City Engineer Cole replied that the Traffic Engineer reports signals could be justified at this time and that another study would be made if so requested. Councilman A~derson stated she would like to see the City proceed on the installation of signals at this intersection. Administrative Officer Ross indicated a new study would be made with a full report to the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 4245 - Establishing sewer connection fee and approving repayment contract for sewer installation on Hilltop Drive - Whittington Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NO. 4246 - Accepting public improvements - Palm Garden Estates Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION2NO. 4247 - Notice of intention to annex the Mahy's Sweetwater Valley Ahnexation Hearing set for December 13, 1966 Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. 4248 - Amending Civil Service Rule IV and Rule V regarding final grades on examinations and eligible lists Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen McCorquod~le, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NO. 4249 - Awarding bids for miscellaneous vehicles Offered by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following vote,'to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absentl Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NO. 4250~- Dedicating for park purposes the Fred H. Rohr Park in the Sweetwater Valley Offered by Councilman Sylvester, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: ' Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Noes: None Absent: None RES~LUTIOAN NO, 4251 - Approving agreement with Bayly, Martin & Fay, Inc. - Liability Insurance Offered by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes; Absent: Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester None None RESOLUTION OF DEFAULT AUTHORIZED PREPARED FOR NEXT MEETING Upon the reconm~endation of Administrative Officer Ross, it was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried, that the City Attorney~be directed to prepare for the next meeting a resolution of default against Princess Park Estates, Inc., for non-completion of improvements in Prince~s Manor Unit No. 4. ~"'POLICE CHIEF WINTERS AUTHORIZED TO GO TO INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT Administrative Officer Ross reported a letter has been received from the Institute of Government, University of North Carolina, requesting that the Council authorize Police Chief Winters a leave of absence of one week in order that he might lecture at a proposed Police Management Institute. The Institute would be from December 12 through December 16, 1966 and all expenses of Chief Winters would be paid by the Institute. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that Chief Winters be granted a leave of absence to attend the Institute, as requested. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, that the claim of Mrs. Margaret M. Evans in the amount of $85.00 for damages alleged to have been received from a clogged storm drain, be denied. ~CHAMBER OF COM}IERCE REQUEST THAT COUNCIL OBTAIN ASSURANCE FROM PROPERTY OWNERS THAT THEY WILL CANE FOR STREET TREES IF REPLACED A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce offering to replace the street trees that have died on "E" Street between Broadway and Third Avenue, if some sort of guarantee is received from the property owners that they will care for the trees. They asked that the City contact the owners by letter, offering the trees and obtaining the care guarantee. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO MOVING POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THIRD AND "K" STREET Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway stated he was opposed to the moving of the Police Department to a location away from the Civic Center complex. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO LIGHTING OF CIVIC CENTER PRIOR TO LANDSCAPING Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway stated he was opposed to spending money on lighting up the palm trees in front of the Civic Center when the Civic Center landscaping was such a hideous sight and eyesore to many citizens. He stated that the Park and Recreation Director has plans for the re-landscaping of the Civic Center if funds are available. Mayor McAllister said his remarks would be taken under consideration. OPPOSITION EXPRESSED TO MANDATORY TRASH SERVICE Mr. John Murphy, 569 Parkway expressed opposition to the imposition of ~ mandatory trash pick-up service for residents of Chula Vista. RESOLUTION NO. 4252 - Authorizing special appropriation of $800.00 for four Councilmen to attend National League of Cities Conference in Las Vegas Offered by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None REOUES~ FOR USE OF PORTION OF ROHR PARK BY JUNIOR HISTORIANS C~uncilman Anderson asked that the Council direct that the City Attorney draw up some form of lease or use agreement which would allow the Junior His- torians ~o maintain a ~uilding on a portion of Rohr Park to house data pertaining to th~history of Chula Vista. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried, that the matter be referred to Administrative Officer Ross and City Attorney Lindberg for action. ~- REOUEST THAT LEAVES IN EUCALYPTUS PARK BE TAKEN CARE OF Councilman McCorquodale reported that leaves are piling up on the north side of the fence beside the Y.M.C.A. (on park property) and suggested that they be cleaned out as the fence appeared to be caving in at this point. City Engineer Cole stated he would look into the matter. REQUEST FOR CHECK ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT INTERSECTION OF FIRST AND "H" STREETS Councilman Sparling requested that the Administrative Officer have the Traffic Engineer make a check on the traffic at the intersection of First Avenue and "H" Street at any time during the early morning hours when the west bound traffic is backed up at "H" Street and in the evening when the east bound traffic is backed up the same way. LETTERS REQUESTED ON FREEWAY OFF-RAMP PROBLEM It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried, that letters be redirected to all concerned from the Governor on . . down in the Legislature, with a copy going to Jake Dekema on the traffic problem caused by traffic attempting to get off Montgomery Freeway and into Chula Vista. Councilman Anderson suggested that letters also be written urging that direct access to the South Bay be provided from the Coronado bridge in the initial building. GET TOGETHER DINNER FOR ALL SAN DIEGO COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SUGGESTED Councilman Sparling suggested that thought be given to having a dinner for all San Diego County elected officials in order to get acquainted with the newly elected officials. It was suggested that the dinner might be sponsored by the Council, Chamber of Commerce, and any other interested parties; if possible, prior to the first of the year. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 9:10 P.M.,sine die. City Clerk