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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1966/04/26Held Tuesday MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA~ CALIFORNIA April 26, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers on the above date at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling Absent: None Also present: City Engineer Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Administrative Officer Ross~ Planning Director Warren, Assistant Administrative Officer Stenberg 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 Sylvester, and carried that the minutes for the Council meeting of April 19, be approved, copies having been sent to each Councilman. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) - Amending the Code regulating the display of political signs This being the time and place, as designated~ for the continuation of the hearing on a proposed amendment to the code pertaining to the display of political signs, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. No one wishing to be heard either for or against the amendment and the Clerk having received no written com- munications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Councilman McCorquodale suggested that the proposed ordinance be amended .to provide for signs of 16 square feet instead of 12 square feet. Councilman Sylyester suggested that a provision be made requiring that signs be mounted on a bonded surface to prevent their blowing away. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the ordinance in its present form be brought back to the Council at the next meeting for introduction. Councilm&nMaCorquodale voted no. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Ernest Houghton to Planning Cormnission action This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the appeal of Ernest Houghton to Planning Commission action denying him rezoning from M-1 to R-3 for property south of "L" Street, west of Broadway, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Herbert Hirsch stated that the Rather Manufactur- ing Company should be made to bring the over-all improvement of the outside of their plant up to original specifications and if he does, not allow R-3 improve- ments in the area. The Clerk read a letter from Kevin W. Midlam~ Attorney rep- resenting Mr. Houghton, stating that Mr. Houghton has dropped his appeal and no appearanc~ will be made.. No others wishing to be heard and there being no other communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the action of the Planning Commission be sustained, and the ap- peal denied. PUBLIC HEARING - Prezoning Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 1 to R-lB-20 and A This being the time and place, as advertised, for a public hearing on the proposed prezoning of Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 1 to R-lB-20 and A, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Steven Gassaway, representing the Sweetwater Valley Civic Association, urged that the Council listen to the pleas of the property owners and keep the zoning compatible to this area and the area surrounding it. Mr. John Allen and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Miner spoke in opposition to the proposed prezoning. Milton Fredman, Attorney for Mr. Robert Casey, devel- oper of a portion of the property being prezoned, stated that at no time has his client requested zoning for lots which would be less than 20,000 square feet net and that they would agree at this time not to ask for smaller lots. Mr. Herbert Hirsch requested zoning that would require lots not less than one-half acre. Mr. and Mrs. Walton were of the opinion the prezoning was pre- mature~ and asked that the proposed prezoning be turned down. Mr. Fred Nimtz asked that the Council guarantee that the proposed 20,000-square-foot lots will not be reduced. Mr. Webb, 3532 Valley Vista Road~ asked that the character of the valley be maintained as it now exists. Mrs. Katherine Streib stated this was an excellent time to build the kind of trust in the staff that has been in- dicated exists. Mr. John Allen requested that the proposed prezoning be turned down and a review be made on the basis of 25,000-square-foot lots. Mr. Ernest Schneff stated he was not opposed to the proposed prezoning if it is compatible with the area and 20,000-square-foot lots would be assured. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Commission recommending that the Council consider attaching the "D" zone to this property if the proposed prezoning is approved. ORDINANCE NO. 979 - Approving prezonin~ of Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 1 to R-1B-20-D and A - First reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that Ordinance No. 979 be placed on its first reading, amended to add the "D" zone as recommended by the Planning Commission, and that reading of the text be waived. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson~ McAllister Noes: Councilman McCorquodale Absent: None ~QUEST FOR CONSENT TO FILE NEW APPLICATION FOR SWEETWATER VALI~EY ANNEXATION NO. 1 AUTHORIZED It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the matter of the Sweetwater Valley Annexation No. 1 be brought back to the Local Agency Formation Commission at their next meeting for reconsidera- tion or consent to file a new application. UBLIC HEARING - To consider granting certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of additional taxi cabs in City - Carnation Cab Company This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appli- cation of the Carnation Cab Company for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate five cabs in the City, Mayor McAllister declared the hear- ing open. Mr. Clarence Stewart, owner of the Carnation Cab Company, spoke in support of his application. Mr. Ed Ellingsworth, representing Cab Drivers Local 101 of San Diego, urged that the Council consider the welfare of the cab drivers and consider whether or not additional cabs in the City will be an asset or liability. Mr. Paul Yeager was of the opinion all cab companies should be given an opportun- ity to operate in the City at least on a trial basis and urged that action be taken to guarantee that some cabs will be available in the City at all times. Mr. Bill Hilton, representing the Yellow Cab Company, asked that the Council not grant licenses for other companies to come into the City. Mr. Nell Haas spoke in favor of the Carnation Cab Company being granted a certificate to operate in the City and also recormmended that a certain number of cabs be kept in the City at all times. Mr. Tom Hamilton stated that he feels there is a definite need for more cabs in the City. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written correspondence, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. ~PUBLIC HEARING - To consider granting certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of additiomal taxi cabs in City - Diamond Oab Company This being the time and place as advertised, for a hearing on the appli- cation of the Diamond Cab Company for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate five cabs in the City, Mayor McAllister declared the hear- ing open. Mr. Lee R. Moore, owner of Diamond Gab Company, spoke in support of his application. Mr. Bill Hilton, representing the Yellow Cab Company, urged that the Council keep one company only operating in the City. Mrs. Lee Moore and a driver for Mr. Moore stated they do receive many complaints on the service of the Yellow Cab Company. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written con~uunications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING - To consider granting certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of additional taxi cabs in City - San Diego Yellow Cab Company This being the time and place, as advertised, for a hearing on the appli- cation of the San Diego Yellow Cab Company for a certificate of public conveni- ence and necessity to operate three additional cabs in the City, Mayor McAllister declared the hearing open. Mr. Bill Hilton, representing the Yellow Cab Company, spoke in support of his application. Barbara Single complained about the service now provided by Yellow Cab Company. MC. Robert LeBre and Mr. Lawrence Stevens spoke against monopolies and urged that certificates be granted other taxi com- panies to operate in the City. Mr. Ed Ellingsworth, representing the Cab Drivers Local 101 of San Diego~ asked that the Council consider the cab drivers and not flood the town with cabs so that none of the drivers could make a living. Rev. Geise spoke in favor of reduced rates to take the elderly to church. No others wishing to be heard and the Clerk having received no written communications, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that a decision be made at the next Council meeting on the matter of granting additional certificates of convenience and necessity for the opera- tion of additional cabs in the City° Councilmen McCorquodale and Sparling voted no, ORDINANCE NO. 976 - Approving Telegraph Canyon Annexation No. 3 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 976 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted° The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, SylYester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None ORDINANCE NO. 977 - Approving East Oxford Street Annexation No. 2 - Second reading It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that Ordinance No. 977 be placed on its second reading, that reading of the text be waived and the ordinance adopted. The motion carried by the fol- lowing vote~ to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale Noes: None Absent: None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4056 - Giving notice of intention to annex proposed Sweetwater Valley No. 2 Annexation by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4057 - Opposing proposed constitutional initiative legalizing the sale and purchase of marijuana by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered vote, to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4058 - Amending Rule II of Civil Service Rules - Providing for 5% salary differential for night watering at golf course by Councilman McCorquodale, passed and adopted by the following Councilmen McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4059 - Accepting and dedicating certain real property for street purposes on "L" Street and Fourth Avenue by Councilman Sparling, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale None None RESOLUTION NO. Offered to-wit: AYES: Noes: Absent: 4060 - Accepting cooperative agreement for expenditure of ColRer- Unruh funds on State highways by Councilman Anderson, passed and adopted by the following vote, Councilmen Anderson, McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester None None ~PLANNING COI~ISSION REPORT ON WAIVER OF CONDITIONS - Bayfront Steel A letter was submitted from the Planning Commission recommending that the conditions imposed on Bayfront Steel Company, 130 Bay Boulevard, for improving their property be deferred until such time as the' widening of the Montgomery Freeway takes place since this widening will necessitate the State's condemna- tion of 130 feet off the east side of the property and will result in the re- moval of every facility on the property with the exception of a machine shop. It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the conditions be deferred as recommended by the Planning Com- mission. ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE BEER LICENSE - 250 Bay Boulevard Administrative Officer Ross reported that the application of Mardell L. Benston to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for an on-sale beer license at the premises at 250 West Bay Boulevard was, in reality, for a bona fide public eating place with ample parking to be provided. It was moved by Councilman $parling, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to write a letter to the ABC Board opposing the general license and calling attention to the fact that the applicant'has promised to make applica- tion for a bona fide eating place license rather than the general beer license and that, in this case, the Council will not oppose the license for the bona fide eating place. Councilman Sylvester and Councilman McCorquodale voted no. CHULA VISTA AND NATIONAL CITY TO BE INCLUDED IN PORT LIMITS OF SAN DIEGO A~legram was read from Senator George Murphy advising that the Bureau of Customs has favorably considered Council Resolution No. 4000 and appropriate action will be taken in the near future to include corporate limits of Chula Vista and National City within the Port limits of San Diego. TRAFFIC HAZARD AT "E" AND "H" STREETS ON MONTGOMERY FREEWAY CITED Councilman McCorquodale stated that the traffic, at peak hours, is back- ing up on Montgomery Freeway at the off-ramps at "E" and "H" Streets and sug- gested that until such time as a solution to the problem is forthcoming, traffic on the freeway be directed on so that at no time the cars are backed up below the entrance to the ramp and onto the freeway. He suggested this be done by simple administrative request. ~NEED AND NECESSITY ORDINANCE Councilman McCorquodale stated he would like to see some work done toward amending our need and necessity ordinances by requiring a determination of the need and necessity of a certain amount of equipment in a certain business and to include some standard of service to be expected. No action taken. REQUEST FOR HOTEL-MOTEL TAX It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman Sylvester, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up for presentation within the next two weeks an ordinance imposing a hotel-motel tax. Mayor McAllister voted no. ~..REQUEST FOR CIGARETTE TAX It was moved by Councilman Sparling, seconded by Councilman McCorquodale, and carried that the City Attorney be directed to draw up an ordinance imposing a cigarette tax and that a report be brought in at the same time on the amount it is estimated the tax would bring in.to the City. RESOLUTION NO. 4061 - Proclaiming May 1, 1966 as Law Day USA Offered by Mayor McAllister, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen McAllister, McCorquodale, Sparling, Sylvester, Anderson Noes: None Absent: None CHILDREN REPORTED WALKING IN STREET ON "H" STREET Councilman Sylvester reported that children were having to walk in the street on "H" Street between the Bay General Hospital and Fifth Avenue because of the weeds growing along the street. Administrative Officer Ross to look into the matter. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS REQUESTED ~ Reverend Geise, on behalf of his congregation at Concordia Lutheran Church, t 26~xford Street, requested permission to install small directional signs at the intersections of Oxford Street with Broadway, Third Avenue and Hilltop Drive. Referred to Administrative Officer Ross. REQUEST FOR COPY OF WORKING BUDGET Mr. Charles Puttullo requested that copies of the Councilmen's working budget be made available to those who wished one in order to follow the budget sessions. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Syl- rester, and carried that three additional copies of the preliminary budget be made for each Councilman. SUBSIDY ON AMBUIANCE SERVICE REQUESTED Mr. Steve Ballard, owner of the Bay Cities Ambulance Service, and Mr. Lowell Crawford, owner of the Crawford Ambulance Service, stated that due ta new Federal labor laws, ambulance service employees have been placed under the mini- mum wage law which provides for payment of $1.25 per hour plus overtime. Also requested was a new rate schedule. Because the new law takes effect May 1, 1966, they pointed out it would be imperative that the Council take immediate action if the ambulance services are to stay in business. Mr. E. E. Crawford, owner of the Acme Ambulance Service, also spoke on the new law and how it affects the ambulance companies. It was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that a hearing be set if necessary and in any event that the matter be brought back to the Council at the next meeting. ~/'MAyoR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED Upon the recommendation of Mayor McAllister, it was moved by Councilman McCorquodale, seconded by Councilman Sparling, and carried that the Mayor be authorized to appoint an advisory committee of twelve to meet periodically to discuss common problems. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 10:30 sine die. City Clerk